Tips for bottle feeding

• Do not prop the bottle and let the baby feed alone. It increases the danger of choking. It is not recommended to use a device to hold the bottle as this is also dangerous.
• Most babies prefer milk that is warmed to room temperature. Warm the bottle by placing it in a bowl of hot water. Sprinkle a few drops on your wrist to make sure its not too hot.

NOTE

Never warm a bottle of formula or human milk in the microwave. The bottle itself may feel cool while the liquid inside can be very hot.

• Make sure the nipple hole is the right size.
• Try different nipple shapes to see which one your baby prefers.
• Angle the bottle so that your baby is not sucking in air. 
• It is important not to let your baby sleep while sucking on a bottle of milk especially if he’s teething. Milk pooled in your baby’s mouth can cause serious tooth decay, known as nursing-bottle caries.

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