Bottle Feeding

A father feeding his baby a bottle. There is so much conflicting information when you look up storage guidelines for breastmilk. And heating it? That is a whole other can of worms. How do you know what to look at, what to believe, and what guidelines to follow? First, it helps to understand the terminology used by health organizations: Guideline : A general rule, principle, or piece of advice. Recommendation : A suggestion or proposal for the best course of action, usually pu

I often get asked which bottle to use. With so many choices available, it can feel overwhelming. It has taken me years to navigate all the different brands, flows, shapes, and textures of bottles. Then you have to consider the baby—the shape of their mouth, the strength of their suck, and whether the suck is organized or unorganized. Giving a parent a simple, direct answer isn’t always possible. I do have some favorites, but that doesn’t mean another baby won’t do better with