6 - 9 Months

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Combination feeding with bottle and breast requires a little patience and adjustment for everyone involved. Here are some combination feeding tips to consider as you go along.

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Ideally, wait until breastfeeding is well-established (up to six weeks) as changes can interfere with mum’s supply.

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Start with one bottle feed a day. Make sure baby isn’t hugely hungry for the first one, it’s best if they’re relaxed and happy.

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Using formula milk will reduce the amount of breast milk your body produces.

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If you’re returning to work, try to introduce combination feeding to your baby a few weeks before.

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Ready-to-use formula cartons can be handy for combination feeding.

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Try to set a combination feeding schedule of bottle-feeding or breastfeeding at the same time each day. It doesn’t have to be rigid, just make sure you’re responding to your baby’s ‘I’m hungry’ cues.

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Make up each formula feed as and when you need it. Check you’re following the manufacturer’s preparation and storage instructions.

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For hygienic reasons, discard unfinished feed as soon as possible. If your baby struggles with bottle feeding, try different teats until they’re happy.

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