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Portable bottle warmer suggestions

We got the cordless momcosy one but I don't like it as you cannot sterilise the main part. Any suggestions that would work with the MAM bottles? Thanks!

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Teat size

Hi everyone I was just wondering what teat size everyone is using? I'm currently using MAM bottles and was wondering what signs to look out for to move up to the next teat

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Teat size?

Hey everyone I was just wondering what teat size everyone is using? I'm currently using MAM bottles and was wondering what signs to look out for to move up to the next teat?

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Sterilising bottles

We use the Milton cold water steriliser and we have done for the past 12 weeks, me and my partner have had dry cracked hands and I’ve started developing a rash/dry skin on the backs of my hands, we think it’s from the solution (I’ve added photos of my hands in the comments) I’m just wondering if it’s safe to use l...

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Formula feedings

How many total ounces are your 5/6 month olds eating per day (formula)? How many ounces/times per day?

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Feeling so Guilty About formula Use

DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT TRYING TO MAKE ANYONE FEEL BAD ABOUT USING FORMULA. NO JUDGEMENT ABOUT OTHERS, JUST MYSELF HAHA. Can someone just bring me back to reality? I have a 6 week old son, my second boy. He's been solely breastfed. Recently, I've been doing formula just if we are going to be somewhere that makes breas...

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Almost 3 year old refusing milk

Hi, my almost 3 year old is refusing milk most days. He has his morning milk but not having any through the day or before bed. Have you experienced this with your little one? Any tips on what worked for you and your little one? Just a bit concerned that he is not getting enough calcium.

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Pump parts in UV steriliser

Has anyone used a UV steriliser for their pump parts? I am too scared to try and wondering if any mums has tried this and worked. I am getting tired of washing, boiling, air drying them. Help a mama out. Thank you.

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SMA formula

Does anyone know what the difference is between these other than the price?

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Bottle recommendations?

I'm transitioning from MaM bottles and recently bought the Dr Brown's Milestones Narrow Sippy Straw Bottle, but he's not taking it very well, what bottles do you use for your LO?

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What kind of water do I use to mix baby formula?

Is purified water fine? Or avoid if it has additives Or use distilled water?

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Teat size

Hey, baby is 3 weeks old today (but 7 weeks premature) I’ve been using size 0 mam teat but feel like his been on 60ml for a while now and he doesn’t always finish his bottle but seems like his having to suck quite hard, how do I know when to move him to size 1? X

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3 tins of Aptamil Pepti 1 for grabs

Unopened and in date until 2025. Pics of the cans and their expiration dates in the comments. Based in Andover so if you need them the lets we can arrange pick up ☺️

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bottle refusal?!

so my 16 week old was EBF until like 3 weeks ago when we introduced my husband giving her a bottle of formula every night (after much persistence over the past few months and her refusing) - she has been taking it really well, however today and tonight she completely refused it and just wanted to feed from me! reall...

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Drink

How much milk is your baby drinking? Formula or breast if expressed

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Trying to convince 1 year old to drink enough!

Anybody else feel like they are constantly chasing their 1 year old around trying to get them to drink? We are moving from formula in a bottle to milk in a cup and it’s so hard to get him to drink enough to make up for his bottles! We also offer water of course. Any tips?

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Goat formula

Hey, am looking to intro some formula and heard Kendamil is good but I can only get hold of the goat formula. Anyone used it?!

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Formula feed

My little girl is three weeks old today and Shez currently feeding on 5oz ( 150ml) on formula at every feed , really wondering how much Shez going to end up taking by 4 weeks old cos I’m currently using the jul perfect start bottle set and it has only the 150ml and the 300 ml bottle set , and she feeds every 2 and h...

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Bottle steriliser and dryer

Does anyone have a bottle steriliser that also dries? I know it will be an investment but I feel like I spend my life washing sterilising and drying bottles. They never seem to air dry completely either. So wondering if it’s worth getting one that dries too.

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2nd child decision

Our 1st child is 15 months, and we're deciding whether to have a 2nd. If we do, we'd prefer sooner because we're both a bit older (37f, 43m) to minimise complications. For me, the idea of repeating the 1st year of babyhood is quite unappealing, as it is very demanding full time and even more so with a toddler. I l...

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