If you plan to breastfeed your baby, introducing him or her to a bottle is still important in many cases, especially if you plan to go back to work or share feeding sessions with loved ones.
Tips to introduce baby to bottle:
- Try the first bottle shortly after your baby’s evening feeding (no more than one ounce of breast milk).
- Try to be away (out of the house, if possible)
- Let a family member or loved one feed the first bottle
- Try a slow flow nipple
It is important to try to implement these tips for a smooth transition. Your baby can smell you (even from a distance), and may be confused as to why they aren’t receiving their milk from the breast.
Make use of a breast pump
Aeroflow Breastpumps can help you easily find out if you qualify for a breast pump at little-to-no cost to you through your insurance. Simply complete our Qualify Through Insurance form and let us take care of the rest. An Aeroflow Breastpump Specialist will work with your insurance provider to verify your coverage and will contact you within 3-5 business days to discuss your breast pump options.
Benefits of pumping & storing breast milk
Pumping will not compromise the immunities or health benefits passed from mother to baby by breastfeeding, and will still release the same hormones and burn the calories that promote postpartum weight loss. If your baby is having a rough time adjusting to the bottle feedings, make sure the breast milk is warmed to body temperature before feeding, or try when the baby is sleepy/ just waking up.
Bottle feedings can allow you to share the joys and bonding experience of feeding your baby with your loved ones and family and can give you a little freedom to go back to work, or simply have time away from home. Of course, you will need to be able to store your breast milk, and likely will have to pump away from home (especially if returning to work).
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Information provided in blogs should not be used as a substitute for medical care or consultation.
