Bottle Feeding

If your baby has breastmilk or formula milk from a bottle you can promote your baby’s brain development by remembering to FOCUS.

F Feed your baby on demand and avoid strict schedules. Look out for your baby’s cues which tell you when he/she is hungry.

O Only you and very close family members should feed your baby when possible. Feeds are an important time for bonding with your baby.

C Cuddle your baby close to you during feeds. Consider putting your baby skin to skin when you can.

U Use the bottle in a slightly tipped horizontal position. This will help your baby to stop feeding when he/she has had enough.

S Swap which arm you hold your baby in at each feed to promote equal eye and brain development.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR BABY TO FEED ALONE OR USE PILLOWS TO PROP THE BOTTLE UP, THESE ARE A CHOKING HAZARD.