Breastfeeding
The benefits of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding: getting started

Breastfeeding positions

Top tips and advice for breastfeeding

Is my baby getting enough milk?

Your breastfeeding questions answered

Breastfeeding in public

Top tips for breastfeeding in public
Expressing
Benefits of expressing

Using a breast pump

Storing expressed baby milk

Tips and advice for expressing milk
Bottle feeding
Bottle feeding basics — what you’ll need

Preparing a bottle feed for your baby

Moving from breastfeeding to bottle feeding

Bottle feeding positions

How often should I bottle feed my baby?
Sterilisation
Sterilising baby feeding equipment
Your well-being
Eating well while breastfeeding

The importance of sleep

Finding a baby routine that works for you

Top tips for establishing a routine for your baby
Baby’s health
Baby colic – what you need to know

Top tips for helping your baby sleep

Common worries

Milk allergies

Newborn baby concerns — getting the right advice

How often should I bottle feed my baby?

As with breastfeeding you should bottle feed your baby breast milk or formula on demand.

In the first few days it is normal for your baby to demand very small and frequent feeds. Babies are expected to lose weight in the first few days and regain it by about day 10.

Newborns may take very small volumes of formula. The volume of feeds demanded will gradually increase until you start weaning and then the frequency and number of feeds should be decreased. Average feeding amounts are:


Approximate Age	Approximate single feed volume		Number of feeds/day

	mls	ozs

1 to 2 weeks	50-70	2-3	7-8

2 to 6 weeks	75-110	3-4	6-7

2 months	110-180	4-6	5-6

3 months	170-220	6-7	5

6 months	220-240	7-8	4

Babies don’t always drink the same amount at each feed and should always be allowed to stop when they have had enough, rather than being coerced to drink the same amount at each feed or finish every bottle.

Extra fluid

In exceptionally hot weather your baby may become thirsty in between their usual feeds. You can offer them drinks of boiled then cooled water. Don’t give them flavoured or sweetened waters.

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