Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Feeding

Am I right in thinking I can take a hot thermos flask out with me, the right amount of scoops of powder in a pot, a sterilised bottle and make up the correct volume of formula with the thermos flask and just cool it down under a cold tap?

My lo is 6 months next week and I would like to start the transition from breast feeding to formula. However I have no idea what I’m doing, how many ozs do I give and how far apart? How many bottles a day? I currently give one bottle of formula before bed which is 6oz and that is at 7.30pm. Thanks in advance!

I use tommee tippee bottles and have moved my son upto the size 2 teats (recommended from 3m+) he is 15 weeks now however since moving him up he is finishing a 7oz bottle in about 8 minutes and is screaming for 10/15 mins after. Have I moved him up too soon? Shall I persist with the size 2 in the hope he gets used t...

Should we be sterilising all teething toys before use and between uses? I’m confused if it’s necessary. I only breastfeed so haven’t sterilised much and is there a point when baby just puts everything in their mouth and therefore, you can’t help what is and isn’t sterile? I just need some advice as a confused first...

Has anyone stopped Cows Milk/Bottles all together? My LB is 14 months this week and were down to one bottle of cows milk in the evening before bed (he doesnt feed to sleep) He's loosing interest in it tho, i offer him 7oz and he is maybe taking 4/5oz, but he doesnt look for it, he just takes it as i offer him it....

LO has bronchitis I stopped sterilising in Jan but would it be a good idea to sterilise her bottles whilst she’s poorly? Or no need?

How long is everyone leaving coconut oil on for to treat cradle cap before washing it off? It isn't really working but I don't think we've been leaving it for long enough

How much formula does your baby drink over a 24 hour period? I used to feed my baby 150/180ml every 3 hours, 5 times a day and she would sleep through the night. Now we’ve hit the four month sleep regression and she is needing fed a couple of times a night aswell and I am worried about overfeeding. Would be great to...

My LO has had CMPA since he was 6 weeks old and has been on nutramigen ever since. Has anyone tried kendamil instead ?? Nutramigen in my area is just so much more expensive than everything else and I’m trying to just look at alternatives!

How do you make up your feeds? I use a perfect prep but curious about what other people do. If you use a rapid cool can you explain which method you use?

I'm due with baby #3 soon and I'm wondering if I should buy new baby bottles. I have a ton of MAM bottles from my first baby in 2021 and reused them with our 2023 baby as well. It was just for supplementing, and I replaced the nipples for my second as well. So my question is, where it's been 4 years since they've b...

Daycare told me they think my daughter does better on formula and prefers it over breastmilk. They said she drinks the formula no problem but turns away from breastmilk bottles. Obviously hearing that is not easy, but I want to make sure my daughter is eating enough and is happy with what she is eating. Idk if I sho...

I'm trying to stop the night feed but my baby wakes up screaming and doesn't go back to sleep until she has milk...

I haven’t been washing the silicone nipple separately from the plastic top that screws into the actual bottle - I’ve been keeping them intact. All the videos I see on TikTok moms are separating them before washing. I feel dumb for not following suit, I just figured they could stay in the screw-in part. Am I the on...

My 15mo has not reduced the amount of milk he wants a day at all in months. He’s sinking 10-11oz after breakfast, & the same before bed. Sometimes wants a bottle in the afternoon too. Still waking for 1x 8-9ox in the night. He eats his 3 meals well, and constantly snacking throughout the day. Is this a lot?

Can anyone recommend a good bottle warmer??? Abit worried as some people have said theirs have caused their baby to get colic. Any help would be great?

Has anyone else struggled to transition to cows milk? My little boy will take it no issue what so ever, but it literally just goes straight through him! I’ve tried giving it just cows milk, I’ve tried mixing with his formula and both just got through him! Literally within minutes!! But he can eat things with dairy ...

Is it worth it? My husbands wants us to get it but it’s not cheap. We didn’t use too many bottles with our first as I EBF.

What is everyone doing for food? How many meals is your LO having? How many bottles? I dont know if I’m giving him too much or too little! Weaning is stressful!

My little one has been on size one teats for a while and I started to notice her sleeping on the bottle so have moved her up to size two today. She seems to be struggling, spilling a lot out of the side of her mouth etc but is taking the bottle much faster and is actually taking the full 6oz. Is this just her get...