Tips: Feeding Baby

In the first few weeks of your infant's life, it may seem as if you are constantly feeding him. As his tummy grows, however, you won't be feeding quite as often.

1. If you are breastfeeding, you'll probably feed your infant every two to three hours in the first couple of months.
2. If the formula you are feeding your infant seems to upset her tummy, contact your pediatrician before switching formulas.
3. If you are going to supplement breast feeding with bottle feeding, look for nipples that will be similar to your breast to avoid nipple confusion in your baby.
4. You should never heat a bottle in the microwave. Instead, you can heat a cup of water in the microwave for approximately one minute, then place the bottle of milk or formula into the cup for a few minutes to warm it. Be sure you test the temperature of the milk after you have shaken it and before you give it to your baby!
5. You should not keep thawed breast milk any longer than twenty-four hours. You can store breast milk in a refrigerator styled freezer for up to three months and in a deep freeze for up to six months.
6. Once you begin feeding your baby solid foods, wait a few days before introducing each new food to rule out any food allergies that your child might have.