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Introduce the bottle based on your feeding goals
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5 simple bottle-feeding tips
Whether combo-feeding or exclusively bottle-feeding, these expert and parent tips will help ease your bottle-feeding journey.
My son is breastfeeding and drinking about 8 to 12 oz of formula a day. I love that I can provide nutrition, but also get help when I’m overly exhausted. My original plan of exclusive breastfeeding for six months has turned into a plan to combo feed for the first year.
- BabyCenter Parent
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Combination feeding:
Experts recommend waiting until your baby is 3 weeks old to let breastfeeding settle in before adding a bottle.
Exclusively bottle-feeding:
You can easily start with a bottle from the beginning, thanks to your baby’s sucking reflex.
Choose a nipple that feels like mom’s
MAM Easy Start
Anti-Colic Bottles have a SkinSoft nipple that is accepted by 94 percent of babies, making it easy to switch between breast and bottle.
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Slow flow nipples have been key for us, so that the rate of flow from the bottle more closely matches the rate of flow from the breast.
- BabyCenter Parent
Try an anti-colic bottle to reduce gas and burping
Swallowing too much air during feeding can cause gassiness. An anti-colic bottle can help by providing a smooth drinking flow.
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The MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle has a patented, vented base that regulates pressure, and keeps air from baby’s tummy.
Select a bottle that’s self-sterilizing and easy to wash
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As a dad and registered nurse, I used MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles because they’re easy to get completely clean and sterilized. Knowing that there was no mold hiding in tiny parts gave me such peace of mind.
- Ryan Hilliard, BSN, RN
Set up a bottle-feeding station
Make feeding time easier by having your supplies together and at the ready. Include clean bottles, a breast pump, formula, bottles of water, wipes and tissues.
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Feeding is a wonderful time to bond with your baby. If you need feeding support, call your healthcare provider or a lactation consultant.
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As a dad and registered nurse, I used MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles because they’re easy to get completely clean and sterilized. Knowing that there was no mold hiding in tiny parts gave me such peace of mind.
- Ryan Hilliard, BSN, RN
