Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Feeding

Is anyone else’s baby not a huge milk drinker? It’s so disheartening! Some days I can get loads down her and then others she hardly had any. We’ve just done a few days where she’s been having 6oz bottles every 3/4 hours then today she’s back to nearly drinking 4oz at a time 😭

I feel so guilty about not being able to breastfeed my LO, we tried so hard and trialled some many things, none of which worked. Then whilst we have been out and about we have been using the ready made aptamil bottles which I wasn’t a fan of using however my husband was keen to use this as opposed to taking formula ...

What is everyone doing with their babies (under 1) cutlery once sterilised? Is it going in with everyone else's knives and forks or do you store them somewhere else?

Hi all my baby is 8 weeks old today we recently upped his milk to 150 mil but now he seems hungry again he’s taking roughly 180-190 mil every four hours has anyone else had this because the kendamil tin recommends for his age to be on 120 mil but there is no way he will take that.

My little one is nearly 4 months old and uses mam bottles she’s been on size 2 teats for at least 2 months and has started spitting out the bottle playing with the teats not wanting it I’ve tried size 3 teats and she’s still doing the same. Anyone have any advice?

Anyone’s 3 month old drink 6 ounces of formula per day? My LO is currently taking around 36 ounces per day in total

Any tips for switching to toddler formula or milk?? I didn’t get much guidance from doctor and guessing will need to switch to a different cup than bottle

Hey Mamas We are flying tomorrow morning, and I'm just wondering if you're allowed to take a flask of boiling water through security for baby's bottles?? I've got boiled cooled water prepared, but i need some boiling for a hot shot. Plus, we are flying about 10 hours, so we need a whole flask worth I reckon. Will th...

Hello has anybody’s baby been diagnosed with CMPA? How were you able to tell and what tests were they done to your baby to determine this allergy to cows milk? Last but not least what were the recommendations if you are breast-feeding and also if the pediatrician sent any formula what formula they sent? I just want...

Hi my baby is 16 weeks old how much formula should she be having a day?

Is anyone else EBF and wanting to introduce formula? I enjoy feeding him but if I’m honest I feel like I want my body back a little bit. 😅 we’ve never been amazing at feeding. He always seems unsettled and I think he’s hungry. Any advice/experience is welcome please xx

Hi my little one is 7 months and since we've started weaning hes refusing some of his milk feeds throughout the day. I've tried giving him little but often but even then he still doesn't seem to be interested. Any tips on how to make sure he's still getting the right amount of milk he needs

This is probably a silly question but my son has just turned 1 and I’m low on formula so will be trying him with cows milk. I have the mam bottles with loads of parts. Can I just put the milk in the bottle and put in the microwave to warm up without the lid on or do I have to warm the milk and then put in the bottle...

Feel like I’m constantly questioning whether I’m doing the right thing every time my 4 weekers routine changes! I formula feed and I’ve noticed my little girls ‘routine’ or feeding pattern tends to be she’ll take as many oz as hours she goes inbetween feeds, for example 4 oz every 4 hours, or if she stretches to 5 h...

Hey, My son is recently been put on Carobel to thicken his milk, anyone know if its ok to add during the hotshot? Also once bottle is made it says to consume immediately however my son sometimes doesn’t drink as soon as its made, he decides to have a breakdown before realising he wants milk 😅🤦‍♀️ thank you x

So my little boy who is 5 months on Sunday would always used drink 7oz every 3 to 3 1/2 hours now he's drinking anywhere in-between 3-4oz I'm following his lead but I don't know if this is normal The health visitor said for his weight he should be have 6oz upto 5 times a day. Just worried that he's not taking enoug...

I’ve been introducing cows milk since last week but he turned 1 yesterday, he’s a picky eater so he’s having pouches still and having 4 meals a day (breakfast lunch tea and supper) how are we introducing cows milk properly I’m struggling is there a limit how much milk they have to have, I’ve read no more than 12oz t...

Just wondering if infacol would be good for our little one. He's mostly breastfed and sleeps well during the day but he takes 2 formula bottles in the evening before bed and spends most of the night grunting and, I think, trying to get himself comfortable.. Not sure if it's a normal nighttime thing regardless of ho...

When you start BLW, will you introduce allergens first and wait longer? I’ve softy started BLW but I’m avoiding allergens for now. Some people say it’s better to introduce earlier other say they are waiting until later. What will you be doing and why?

Struggling to Formula feeding… My little man is 5 months and was drinking his milk just fine until 2 days ago. Yesterday was okay taking 4-7 oz bottles however today refusing his bottles of milk ( managed to get him to drink 3 okay bottles ) went 12 hours on 90 ml / 3 oz ( night and morning ) Just to add he has ...