Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Feeding

Hello ladies, what steriliser is everyone using or plan to use? I was quite set on the Vital Baby UV steriliser but I’ve recently saw that UV is the only method that the NHS does not recommend so now I am unsure. I’m looking for one that makes life easier such as sterilising and drying! So I’m thinking steamer. I’v...

My 11 month old hasn’t been finishing his bottles. I’ve been giving him 3-4 oz bottles at least 4 times a day since he turned 11 months and he’ll leave about an oz to an oz and a half. I have been at giving him about an oz of whole milk once a day at lunch time to start weaning him off of formula but that doesn’t re...

I know it says 5ml from 1 years old but she’s a chunky baby and I’ve noticed that when she has 2.5ml it’s not doing much for her and doesn’t last long! Do you think I could give her the 5ml dose a month early?

Does anyone know of a good baby week-by-week guide? I had “What to Expect when you’re expecting” during my pregnancy and found it useful to look at each week. Does anything similar exist for newborns? I feel like I don’t know any milestones or when to start introducing routine etc. Recommendations welcome!

Had our 9-12 month HV check for my 11 month old she’s 12 month 21/2. She isn’t the best eater. She likes Greek yogurt, LOVES raspberries, toast and mainly finger foods. Hates anything mashed and also not a big fan of hot food so it’s always on the cooler side. Anyway I would say she has 2 meals a day as dinner is h...

Hey everybody, just wondering how everybody has found transitioning their little ones to cows milk? I’m struggling to know where to start as there are so many different options. My little boy currently has two 10oz bottles of formula a day, one in the morning and one before bed. Any advice would be appreciated xx

Hi, i just wondered how important milk is after 1? My little boy turned 1 almost 2 weeks ago, has 3 meals a day and snacks and 2 6oz bottles but I'm finding that he really just doesn't want the milk. I give him vitamin drops and he has whole milk in food. I've also started to try and give him whole milk in his sippy...

My little girl is turning 1 on wednesday and so far she’s tried actual milk a total of 2 times and hasn’t minded it but i’m not quite sure if i should just go fully into it or easy it in with some formula any suggestions? pic added so we don’t get lost 💕

Did you do sign language with your babies? Did it help?

My baby is still in formula and I want to start switching to whole milk. Wondering how many times a day do you offer whole milk. My baby still drinks about 4 bottles of formula. He is not the best eater so I’m worried about the switch. Please let me know if you have a picky eater too and if they are on whole mi...

Hey mommas, any guide on feeding in ml for babies? Mine is currently on formula only (hoping to move to breastfeeding once milk establishes). Baby born few days ago (24th jan). Please any advice on ml for feeding. Im giving her kendamil infant milk (liquid not powdered)

How do i get my 7 week old to enjoy formula shes having breast milk but i feel shes always hungry so i decided to to give her a bottle of formula before bed but but shes refusing it and i have no more breast milk to give her ..ive started her on aptmail.. We are on day 5 off having a bottle off formula before bed

Might be a silly question but as a First time mom I never thought of this? I have been buying ready to use formula and not powder. Starting to use powder and wondering what water do you all use? Just bottled water or is there a special water?

My little one is 1 and absolutely loves milk. I started him on cows milk a week or two after his first birthday. I’ve read online that a lot of cows milk isn’t good for you but he would happily take 4 8oz bottles. Over the past week I’ve downed his bottles to 3 7oz bottles. Is that too much milk still He still e...

We've been on the same formula pretty much since the start but recently it seems really tough for my LO to drink it. Always stopping/pulling bottle out after about 90ml. Could he have gone off of that type of milk? Should I try a bottle of an entirely different formula to test it out? What do you think?

Since 3:30 this morning I have added up he’s had 18.5 ounces so far (it is currently 6:30 in the evening) He is 12 weeks old His feeding has been like the below throughout the day - he’s such a little and often but it’s a worry! 4.5 ounces at 3:30am Then 2 ounces 2 ounces 3 ounces 2 ounces 1 ounce 4 ounces

For those that disliked the toddler stage, did you find yourself enjoying later stages? Please comment your favorite stage and why!

Hey mamas, can anyone with a 3 month old formula fed baby help share any feeding routines? I’m currently feeding 180ml x 5 per day as suggested by the formula brand (Aptamil) but I’m wondering when these 5 feeds should be? Should they all be between 7am and 7pm when baby goes to bed? I’m currently doing the la...

My little girl (8w) has never managed to go more than two hours between feeds. Unless she's asleep on a walk or in the night she is screaming for a bottle sometimes as early as 1h45 after the start of her last one. The gp recommended smaller bottles to help with her reflux (hasn't helped) and overall less intake, ...

Is anyone else’s baby dropping their milk? My LO is 8 months and is doing brilliantly with his solids, loves food but I’m fully aware it shouldn’t be replacing his milk. Since he’s started solids he’s slowly reducing his milk intake. He was on 5 bottles a day and doing between 8-9oz, he’s now on 3-4 bottles a day, ...