Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Feeding

My baby is 8weeks and 2 days. She weighs 11lbs and 6oz. She is very long ( I just felt the need to share that bit 😂). Currently I am feeding her 110ml of formula 7 times a day. I’ve just been told I am over feeding her and that she should be having 45ml every two hours or 60mls every 3 hours. My baby would be so…

How much are your formula fed babies having per fed? My 3 week old is now finishing 4oz bottles regularly where she had only been having 2/3 at each feed. Worrying constantly that she’s having too much 😅

Did you try Hipp Anti reflux formula and Aptamil Anti reflux formula? Which one is better? 🤔

My son isn’t taking to weaning very well, won’t open mouth etc however clearly needs the extra as the last 24-48 hours he has been feeding 10-12oz every 3-4 hours 😭 his usual 8oz bottle isn’t satisfying enough… through the night he woke 3 times, every 2-3 hours and milk is the only way to settle him - we’ve tried…

Does anybody have the mam bottles and sterilise them in the microwave for newborns? I have a steriliser at home but I’ll be away for the weekend at my sisters and didn’t fancy taking my steriliser with me as it’s so bulky. Is the microwave sterilising method for newborns ok? My baby is 3 weeks.

My son seems to refuse so many solids lately (like a month ago he didn’t refuse much) but now he just wants milky (his formula or lactose free milk), purée pouches, or snacks like rice husks or puffs, he is starting to spit out almost all solids and I’m thinking it’s because I’m giving in and giving him his milky in...

My 5.5 week old has been easily eating 4.5 ounces of formula at a time for the last 2 weeks. The pediatrician said he should only be having 4 every 3 hours and then try to stretch 4 ounces over 8 hours during the night, only feeding him if he cries for more than 10 minutes. My concern is that now he’s crying incessa...

My baby is being fed with breastmilk through bottle. He has a lot of reflux , his weight gain is not consistent. I am advised to not consume any dairy, soy or eggs. He almost drinks his daily volume but still is not gaining the required weight. I am concerned my milk doesn’t have enough fat for him. Any suggestions ...

I’m trying to give one/two formula bottles to my 8 month old to eventually wean her onto formula when I go back to work but she’s not taking the formula at all, any advice for anyone who has gone through the same thing please?

Has anyone’s baby dropped the amount of milk they’re having?? My little boys gone from having 3/4oz every 2.5ish hours to 4oz every 3/3.5 hours. Overall he was having around 900/950ml now he’s having around 770/810ml. I’m gonna get him weighed on Wednesday but just not sure if it’s a phase x

Is this now ruined by peppa pig? Would u still use it?

When is it best to move onto size 2 teat? My little one is just over 6 weeks old and she will move onto 6oz feeds as 5 isn’t enough for her anymore, she wants for more. I am going to start using bigger bottles ant they come with size 2 teats, not sure if I should keep on size 1 teats and just use them with bigger bo...

When do you stop sterilising your 1 year old bottles? X

Hi. Just looking for some advice on how you’re making your bottles when you are out, with my machine at home I can swirl the powder with hot water before adding cold and I don’t get bubbles in the bottle but how do you avoid shaking the bottles when you’re out?

I’m trying to wean my 9 month old off the breast for naps and then eventually altogether. He used to take the bottle here and there but was never good with it. But now he either takes a tiny sip or just refuses it. We use the mam colic bottles and aptamil. I’m wondering if I should try other bottles or change the f...

I’m curious to know if anyone’s little one struggled with this formula? We have been on it now for coming up to 2 weeks and I’m now worried about the amount he is taking as it has reduced rapidly. When we were on our original formula he was taking 4/5oz each feed now we are on this it’s a struggle just to get him to...

Hello fellow mums! Does anyone have any advice about travelling abroad and milk. My 15 month old still has a bottle in the morning and then one before bed. He has whole milk. We are travelling to Menorca and I don’t know what to do. Do I take pre made bottles of formula. Is it safe to just buy the milk out there? ...

Help! Does anyone know if you’re expressing whether you need to steralise it after every use?

I have very curly hair, my daughter is four months old. Just curious when her curls will start coming in if she will get them? How okd was your baby when his or her curl pattern came in

Hi moms! Question - if I have unopened formula that expires on June 1st. Is it okay to use it beyond that? Or should it be discarded? Can I use within next week? Will that be okay?? Thank you for any advice!