How to Bottle Feed a Baby?

Wash your hands

Prepare the bottle and nipple

Use breast milk or formula as directed

Check the milk temperature

Hold the baby in a semi-upright position

Support the baby’s head and neck

Touch the nipple to the baby’s lips

Let the baby latch onto the nipple

Keep the bottle tilted so the nipple stays filled with milk

Feed slowly and pause often

Burp the baby during and after feeding

Watch for signs the baby is full

Stop feeding when the baby is done

Discard any leftover milk after the feeding

Clean the bottle and nipple after use

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