The Bottle

Thinking about switching your baby from breastfeeding to bottle feeding? Learn everything you need to know about making that transition from boob to bottle -- including tips on bottle sterilization, nipple confusion, and how to know when baby's eaten enough or may still be hungry.

The Bottle: Everything you need to know

Whether you have bottle feeding questions because you're switching to formula or because you're starting to pump, this is the place to go for answers. Bottle feeding babies after they've been breastfed for a period of time can be a significant adjustment, so we're here with tons of tips on bottle feeding. First, there's all the basic bottle feeding things to think about--mainly, bottle feeding gear. We'll tell you all about how to find the right bottles and nipples for your baby. If you're pumping, there's also that equipment--including the pump itself and sterilizing bags--to think about. In this section of Breastfeeding.com, we'll introduce you to all that and more. Our bottle feeding advice also includes tons of help on introducing the bottle (again, whether it's filled with breast milk or formula), and dealing with any potential nipple confusion. Sometimes, once the bottle has been introduced, there can be problems with breastfeeding, and we'll help you deal with those issues as well. This section will also help you with the logistics of bottle feeding, like how many ounces of milk or formula to give baby. If you've already been through the process of introducing the bottle and have advice to spare, this is definitely the place to share it. New mamas (and mamas who are new to the process) will definitely appreciate the help and suggestions. Just add your tips to the expert answers on bottle feeding. Good luck on this new part of your parenting journey!

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