Bottlefeeding is straightforward, but you will need to make sure that your baby is swallowing properly, and that he is not taking in air with the milk.
Never leave your baby with the bottle popped up on a pillow or cushion; it can be dangerous. He could become very uncomfortable if he swallows a lot of air with the feed, and he could choke
Tilt your baby on your arm. It is very difficult for your baby to swallow when he is lying flat so don’t feed him in this position; he may gag or even be sick
If your baby has a blocked nose, he cant swallow and breathe at the same time. Your doctor can give you nose drops to be used before each feed
Your baby knows when he’s had enough, so don’t try to force him to finish the bottle after he has stopped sucking. He may posset the excess which he didn’t require.
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