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Getting Your Baby To Use The Feeding Bottle

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  For various reasons, you may need your baby to take a bottle. It may be just for a few hours (like when you need to step out or for those exhausted mommy nights) or as a more permanent way of drinking formula or breastmilk. Some babies are comfortable and can latch on to the feeding bottle nipple instinctively. Some babies, especially those who have been exclusively breastfed till then, have a tough time feeding from the bottle. There are some babies who absolutely refuse to even try out the bottle even when they are hungry which makes them cranky and the parent / caregiver very frustrated.  There are some tried and tested ways of getting the baby to take the bottle. They may not all work for your baby since each baby is different - and yes, they can be very stubborn customers! At least some of the tips given below coupled with tons of patience should be able to help your baby. Time it right! Hungry babies are more likely to be cranky if you try to introduce a new method of ...
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Choosing a Feeding Bottle for Baby

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Almost every new baby has a feeding bottle of his / her own, irrespective of whether he / she is breastfed or feeding on formula milk. Choosing the right feeding bottle can be a daunting task when you have to pick from the multitude of choices that are flooding the market. The best way to choose a bottle would be to first identify the unique requirements that your baby has and his / her feeding habits.  You should ask yourself the following questions before taking a decision:   Is the bottle going to hold breastmilk or formula milk? Breastmilk is thin and flows easily through the bottle and nipple and it is easier for the baby to suck it in. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the milk does not gush in too fast and flood the baby’s mouth. The nipple will need to have a smaller opening at the mouth and slim neck bottles are more suitable. Formula milk is comparatively thicker and is slightly grainy (if not mixed sufficiently). A feeding bottle with a wide neck and nipple ...
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