Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Feeding

I’m going to be using mam bottles for my baby, to start off with at least. I know you can sterile them in the microwave but I’m torn whether I should buy a steriliser as well, or would that be a waste of money?

Has anyone got any of the old style tubs for sale? Happy to pay full price but lo is constipated on the new tins. Thanks!

Any tips on how to get my baby to drink larger volumes less often. Current on 120ml every 2hrs (8am-9pm) mostly draining the bottle. Ideally like to get up to 150ml every 3 hours. Currently if I make 150ml he wouldn’t even take 120ml of it and stops at around 100ml which is a waste. On the odd occasion he does ta...

I’ve just found out about baby no2 I’m excited but little nervous on how my little boy will be, will he be jealous, and adjust well etc? Ages gap will be 2 years 4months How did you mums find adjusting to 2 x

Has anyone used the Lidl own formula? I see articles saying that most brands contain the same ingredients and this is half the price of other brands. Any reviews would be most appreciated! X

I’m a bit worried because my 4 week and 2 day old (2.9kg) is having 90ml every 3 hours. Guideline says 150ml -5 feeds a day.

I have a 10mo old, and I’m currently 5mo pregnant : so my babies will have 14mo gap, so my 1st will still be a baby when my 2nd will arrive… How to prepare him? How was the transition ? Was your 1st ok ? I’m so worried that he will be feeling bad ☹️ I speak to him ofc, sometimes I put his hand on my belly and care...

I formula feed and breastfeed. Only reason I formula feed is because I believe I don’t make enough for her. She would drink her formula without a problem, but this morning she’s refusing and just wants the boob. I can’t have her starving! Any suggestions?

Currently breastfeeding but topping up with formula as baby was dropping weight so obviously not getting enough from feeds with me. I am also expressing but only getting about 30 ml and hospital have advised me to top up to 50ml. So she gets about 20ml formula. We are on day 6 of introducing formula and she’s strug...

My two boys are fighting CONSTANTLY! One is about to turn 3 in June and the other is 14 months. You best believe it’s my youngest starting it all🤣🤣🤣

We’re combination feeding using ready to feed formula for convenience but now looking to switch to just formula soon so need to move to powder. Is the perfect prep/rapid cool worth getting? Or a waste of money? Willing to pay for something that will make my life easier. Never made formula bottles so not sure how m...

My son is on a size 1 teat at 18 weeks old, he is playing with the teat, unlatching often and never finishing his bottles but he chokes on a size 2 (we tried size 2 for a few weeks). Feeds are fussy and allover the place. Any advice on how I can get him to transition as I feel he's ready but then still struggles wi...

I’m currently planning for the postnatal period with a newborn and a toddler (my son will be 3.5yo by the time baby comes). I want us all to be as prepared as possible for that period as I really struggled mentally last time so I’d love to know… what really helped you during those first weeks with a newborn and todd...

Hey all, Just want to know how much formula your 4 week old is taking? Mine is taking between 40-110 ml.. is that okay?

My baby is 3 months old, he is formula and breast feed. I’m not an over producer,my milk supply is on the lower side. He’s currently only taking 3 oz formula along with breastfeeding in between feeds. I’m not sure if this is too little for him at his age? Is it okay to give some water as well because of the formula?...

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I already have a baby brezza. It was to save my mom and I from going crazy from formula making but should I get the washer too? It only does 4 bottles but it could be so helpful at night. I think it could wash my toddlers sippy cups as well.

Stupid question… do we have to sterilise all of the weaning stuff? Plates, utensils etc?

So since having my baby, I’ve figured a few things out to make my life easier - first being: Putting a bottle of boiled water in the fridge to cool, and using 3oz boiling water, 3oz cool boiled water to make the perfect temperature 6oz formula bottle. Absolute game changer! I was wondering whether any of you have yo...

My baby girl is breastfed, however I am thinking of expressing & giving her a mam bottle every now & again, what size teat would people suggest would be best? I’m thinking of size 1 or 2 as other sizes might be too fast flowing for her? Thanks