Bottle Feeding
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Bottle feeding can be full of mixed feelings – relief, guilt, gratitude, doubt -sometimes all in the same hour. Here, you’ll find stories that meet you where you are, whether you’re combo-feeding, fully formula-feeding, or still figuring it out. Our posts don’t preach or judge; they talk about what feeding really looks like in the middle of the night, on no sleep, with a baby who keeps spitting the bottle out. You’ll read about what it means to make peace with your choices, how to trust yourself again, and how feeding your baby can still feel tender and connected, even when it doesn’t look how you expected. Here, bottle feeding isn’t second best, it’s just one of the many ways families nourish their babies.
How Many Ounces Should a Newborn Eat? Breastmilk & Formula Guidelines by Age
Find out how much breastmilk or formula newborns need per feeding, how intake changes week to week, and signs your baby is getting enough to eat. Feeding a newborn can feel surprisingly confusing, especially when advice from friends, family, and the internet doesn't always line up. One person says your...
Breastfed Baby Won’t Take a Bottle? 9 Expert Tips to Solve Bottle Refusal
It can be heartbreaking when your baby cries every time a bottle comes near. You’re not failing—bottle refusal is incredibly common for breastfed babies, and it doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. Many babies need time and gentle encouragement to adjust to a new feeding method. Whether you’re preparing to...
I Don’t Want to Breastfeed My Baby
“I don’t want to breastfeed my baby.” Guess what? You don’t have to, and that’s okay. Bottom line, end of article. [Kidding] The breastfeeding journey is one that is pushed onto the vast majority of birth parents, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. The societal pressure to breastfeed is...
Milk Banks in Chicago, IL
Want to know something cool? Breast milk has become significantly more accessible in recent years. Donor milk is available at milk banks and hospitals. So, what are milk banks? According to Human Milk Banking, a milk bank collects breast milk from mothers who have more than their babies need, then...
Should I use a pacifier with my newborn [or will it cause nipple confusion]?
That is the question! Pacifiers are a hot topic. Should you use a pacifier, that's ultimately up to you as parents. But as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, sleep consultant and lactation educator...I am very pro Paci. Let me explain why: Pacifier Concern number one: Pacifiers will effect breastfeeding...
Bottle Feeding Refusal [My baby is refusing their bottle]
Has your baby been taking a bottle like a champ and then suddenly feeding them feels like a huge struggle? Bottle feeding refusal is frustrating; We are here to help! Is your baby breastfeeding and refusing to try a bottle? Check that out here. While a baby that has been...
Best Online Newborn Care Classes
Becoming a new parent is one of life's most exciting and overwhelming experiences. Whether you're welcoming a baby through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption, those first few months can feel like a whirlwind of immense joy - and stressful uncertainty. That's where Baby Care Classes comes in - providing expert guidance...
Understanding Breastmilk and Surrogacy
When considering surrogacy, intended parents may have questions about feeding their newborn, including the use of breastmilk. Do surrogates provide breastmilk? What infant feeding options do intended parents have? Let's explore breastmilk and surrogacy. Here's a guide to understanding feeding options for surrogate-born babies, including surrogate breastmilk typical costs, breastmilk...
5 Top Bottle-Feeding Problems + Solutions
Is your baby having bottle feeding problems? You’re not alone. Come feeding time, so many factors come into play that can affect how well your baby eats. If your baby refuses the bottle, falls asleep, drinks too quickly or too slowly, or spits up a lot, you’re in the right...
Breastfeeding 101
Many new moms are anxious about breastfeeding. New moms wonder, is breastfeeding hard? Will my baby automatically know how to breastfeed? While breastfeeding is a natural instinct, that doesn’t mean it comes without a learning curve. Some babies do latch right on and do great from day one, but most...
Types of Infant Formula Explained
Choosing an infant formula is a big decision. With so many choices, and now with the formula shortage, it can feel especially complicated. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains quality and safety standards for all infant formulas. While there are many different brands and types of...
Why is there a formula shortage?
The 2020s have brought so many challenges that parents never expected to face. Most recently is the 2022 US formula shortage. This spring, parents have faced an unprecedented formula shortage - and unprecedented stress levels. At the beginning of May 2022, 40% of formula was out of stock on US...
Bottle Feeding Your Baby 101
When researching everything you need to know about bottle feeding your baby, the topic can feel overwhelming. From which bottles to use, to breastmilk and formula storage, to how to clean your bottles - the seemingly simple act of bottle feeding your baby can bring up lots of questions. Don’t...
How to Burp Your Baby
Burping your baby is an important part of their feeding routine. During a feeding, babies swallow some air bubbles along with their formula or breastmilk. Babies need help with positioning to expel that gas, which otherwise can become trapped in the digestive system and cause discomfort. Read on for all...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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