Tips to Transition from Breast to Bottle for Breastfeeding Baby

 From the breast to bottle: A big step for the baby! Many mothers fear nipple confusion, nipple refusal, disruption in bonding, and other purported evils. The best thing is that, with patience and the right techniques, a bottle for breastfeeding baby can go smoothly without stress.


Start Slowly and at the Right Time


Experts suggest waiting until breastfeeding is well established-an approximate duration of three-to-four weeks- before offering the baby any bottle. Slowly do not allow confusion while giving too much resistance in the longer wait.



Choose the Right Bottle


Selecting the best bottle for breastfeeding baby is essential. Look for bottles with slow-flow nipples that mimic the breast, allowing the baby to suck at a natural pace. Anti-colic designs can also help reduce gas and fussiness.


Let Someone Else Offer the Bottle


Babies associate the mother with breastfeeding. Hence, it would smoothen transition for a partner, grandparent, or caregiver to bottle feed. The baby simply will not expect the breast. 


Maintain Skin-to-Skin Contact


If you are bottle-feeding, it is good to hold your baby close, keep skin contact, and make sure he or she feels secure. The baby maintains an emotional tie akin to what is present during breastfeeding.


Patience and Flexibility


Some babies really adjust quite quickly. But, other babies may take time. Try different positions for the feedings, try different nipples, and try to offer it when a baby is calm and not really hungry or fussy.



Conclusion


Changing your baby from breast to bottle does not mean the loss of a beautiful bonding relationship. If the bottle is well suited for the baby who has been breastfeeding, and if there is enough patience and a gentle approach, the mother can reasonably combine both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding without any issues of baby happiness and nourishment.

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