Baby Feeding

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Running out of formula

We’re coming to the end of a box of formula .. but my baby is 1 on Thursday - can I just start him on whole milk now? I’m trying to make it last by doing 3oz formula/4oz milk

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Teat size change ?

How do you know when to change test size ? Currently hes flatting the teat I think through sucking so hard the teat is collapsing on its self , does this mean he needs an upgrade ?

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Ounces of breast milk

Hey! My 10 week old is drinking 3-3.5 oz every 3 hours is this normal? Everything I read says they should be drinking 4-5oz. I try to give him a little extra but he doesn’t want it after 3-3.5 oz. Is this normal?

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Snack feeding

Any of you experienced snack feeding? Our 3 week baby only eats small amounts 1 oz of formula and breastmilk every hour or so. I will make a bottle of 2-3 ounces and she will fall asleep while she had one ounce and then take a nap for 30 minutes and then cry and have another 1 oz.nor sure what to do

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Mam bottles - sterilise at every use?

Hi would anyone be able to clarify to me whether i have to sterilise a mam bottle after every formula feed or can i sterilise it once every 24 hours and then wash it out with soapy water after each use before needing to sterilise again after 24 hours? Thank you

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10 days old - how much formula?

Hi all, My baby was born on 30th of April, so he's about 10 days old. He was 9lb 6.5oz when born, and is now above his birth weight (not certain by how much). He's been having 120ml of formula, every 3 hours. But the past few feeds he doesn't seem to settle after his feed like usual. He's very fussy, seems to show...

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Too much milk?

My 3yr old still drinks a lot of milk - if she is at home she will ask at least 3x a day, she wants a really big cup, and she will demand it very forcefully and get quite distressed if we say no. She isn't very consistent about eating her meals and I'm wondering whether too much milk is damaging her appetite for pro...

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Weaning onto formula

I’m thinking of weaning my 10 month old son onto formula but have no idea where to start. If anyone has done the transition has any tips or tricks I’d really appreciate it

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Drink in heat

Has anyone given their 3 month old anything other than formula/ breast milk in this heat? Google/nhs says tap boiled water is fine but I’m still worried to give it to my boy. He’s breastfed during the night and on formula durning the day as I don’t have enough breast milk to satisfy him during the day. But I don’...

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Milk intake

How much milk are you giving your toddler(s)? Ounces & bottles.

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Formula on the go

Anyone know how to make formula on the go for 60ml with hot boiled water and cool boiled water need to know asap help! :)

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Sterilise bottles

Not sure if it’s a silly question but at what point do we stop sterilising bottles, feels pointless at the minutes. Literally everything he gets his hands on is going in his mouth, he’ll be having a bit off time rolling around on carpet next minute he’s licking it. Like when do we stop sterilising them lol

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Baby bottles in cleaning products

My partner but a floor solution in the bucket in my sink where all my babies bottles was by accident, I have washed and sterilised twice and cleaned the bucket. Should I throw the bottles or will sterelizing kill anything that touched the bottle?

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Kendamil Measurements

Is kendamil the only formula that works in mls not oz?! Is there loads different as would be so much easier to measure out my cooled boiled water in oz not ml and the maths is no good for my sleep deprived brain 😂😂

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Transition from one baby to two

Just wondering if you found it harder the transition to being a first time mum or whether having a second baby was harder? Our little one is 1 and now feels like the right time to start thinking about a second child. I found becoming a first time mum hard to begin with but hopeful now I’ve been through it. Also for ...

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Bedtime milk

My 2 year old still has a bottle of milk for bed but I don't want him to still be using a tommee tippee bottle with a teet. Can anyone recommend or tell me what they give their toddler bottle wise for their bedtime milk

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