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How to give a feed
Gather everything that you need around you. Warm the bottle of milk by standing it in a
jug of hot water. Shake it well, then test that it isn’t too hot by pouring a few
drops on the back of your wrist. Choose a chair you feel comfortable in and that gives you
plenty of back and neck support.
- Hold your baby on your lap, in a semi-upright position. His head should be in the crook
of your arm
- Tilt the bottle so that there are no air bubbles in it, and offer it to him. He will
open his mouth if you put a few drops on his lips and start to suck
- Make sure the bottle remains tilted so he doesn’t take in any air bubbles
- If he is sucking the teat flat, gently rotate it, or pull it towards you, so that it can
refill with milk
- Follow your baby’s pace, and don’t push
him to have more than he seems to want in order to finish the bottle
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