Your infant is expected to take between 2 and 4 ounces per feed during his first few weeks, and would typically get hungry every two or four hours. Use this time-frame only as a guide. Feeding your baby on demand is the best choice. Even if the container is finished and he’s already sucking vigorously, give him some. This article would give you ideas to support you feed your baby with a bottle by using the best bottles for breastfed babies.

1. Cradle your baby. Place baby’s head in the crook of your arm, and the other arm around or under the baby. Lift your arm towards your baby’s head, and he’s in a semi-upright spot. If he is laid back, you never want to feed the baby — the formula will spill into the middle ear, causing infection.
2. Sit the baby up. For babies with intense gas or acid reflux, this role fits well. Place the infant on your lap, so that he’s upright. Let his head get rested on your chest, or in your arm’s crook.
3. Set him up in your lap. This functions whether you are lying or seated with your legs straight. Place the kid on top of your chest, his head resting on your knees and his feet resting on your abdomen. It is an ideal feeding place, because you and your baby face each other, allowing you to have a lot of eye contact.
4. Tilt the bottle. Tilt the bottle while feeding your baby, ensuring that the milk reaches the nipple entirely. This lowers the volume of air the kid is expected to consume, reducing her risk of developing uncomfortable smoke.
5. Opt to use a boppy. Many babies sleep good on a Boppy pillow while laying back. It holds the head of your little one somewhat raised, which is helpful when your arms are tired. Only make careful to keep the bottle of your infant for her — you never want to set up the container and leave it unattended for drinking.

Tips For Burping After Bottle Feeding

            When babies suck air during feeding, they get fussy and cranky, as it makes them feel uncomfortably complete. This occurs more often with bottle-fed infants, though breastfed infants may swallow air as well. The fussing may become a vicious cycle, forcing the baby to suck ever more air and get even more agitated.

            Allow the baby to burp frequently — after every 2 or 3 ounces of formula — to prevent a tummy full of air. Even after a couple of minutes of trying, your baby doesn’t burp again, continue feeding. These are the top 3 positions:

• Over the shoulder: Drape over your child over your shoulder and hug or rub her back firmly.
• In the lap: Stand your baby straight, rest her weight against your hand’s heel and touch or massage her back tightly.
• Lying down: Put your infant stomach-down on your lap and rub or touch her back firmly.