Feeding a Baby (liquids)

Amelia Raia and Sam McVey

BREASTFEEDING A BABY

Positions for Feeding a Baby:

• Cradle Hold• This is the classic breastfeeding position.• Cradle the baby’s head with the crook of

your arm. • Sit in a chair that has a supportive armrest

and rest your feet on a stool.

• Cross-over Hold• It differs from the cradle hold in that you

don’t support the babies head with the crook of your arm.

• Clutch/Football Hold• You tuck the baby under your arm like a

football or handbag.

• Reclining Position• When nursing while in bed you should ask

your partner/helper to place several pillows behind your back for support.

Breastfeeding Techniques

• You should try breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth.• Tease your Baby• Open Wide• Break Suction• Take your Time• Recuperate

How to store breast milk video.http://video.about.com/breastfeeding/Storing-Breast-Milk.htm

BOTTLE FEEDING

Bottle feeding video.http://video.about.com/fatherhood/Feed-a-Baby-With-a-Bottle.htm

Babies should be bottle fed:

1. When their cues indicate hunger rather then on a schedule.

2. Held in an upright position.3. With a switch from one side to the

other side midway through a feed.

4. For 10-20 minutes at a time.5. Gently.6. Consistent with a breastfed rhythm.

• The best way to heat up a bottle is to warm it up in a pan of hot boiling water or by running it under warm tap water.

Benefits of bottle-feeding in this manner:

1. Infant will consume a volume appropriate to their size and age, rather than over-or under-eating.

2. This can minimize colic-like symptoms in the baby whose stomach is distended or over fed.

3. It supports the breastfeeding relationship.

Picking a Formula:1. Commercial iron-fortified infant formula is

the next-best option, right after breastfeeding.

2. Select a formula with a composition of protein, sodium, fats, and sugars simulating that of breast milk.

3. If your baby has diarrhea or gas or seems fussy, they may be having trouble digesting. Check out lactose-free formulas, but consult your doctor first.

4. Decide what formula type will work best for your lifestyle and budget.

5. Know what powered formulas are the cheapest and can be bought in bulk.

6. Understand the concentrated liquid formulas come in sans and you must dilute them with water before using.

• 7. Ready-to-use formulas packaged in individual bottles are the most convenient choice.

• 8. Read and follow the directions carefully when mixing formula.

• 9. Talk to your doctor if you think your baby has a problem with a chosen formula. Avoid switching formulas without consultation.

Washing a bottle:

• Make sure the brush isn’t scratching the surface of a plastic bottle.• Make sure the brush has soft bristles or to

use a bottle sponge if you’re worried about scratching.

• A dishwasher-safe basket to keep the bottle nipples, rings, and caps in a place while they are getting washed.

• You need a bottle drying rack when you wash them by hand.

• A non-antibacterial, non-concentrated dish soap.• Antibacterial soaps kill off bad and good

bacteria, this can encourage stronger bacteria to grow, which is the last thing you want for your baby.

Cleaning a Baby Bottle video.http://www.ehow.com/video_4992720_clean-baby-bottle-nipples.html

Sterilizing Bottles:

• It is recommended for babies with immune disorders, preemies, and before using brand-new bottle.• It is recommended to sterilize bottles infants

2 months and younger.

Getting the Baby to accept a Bottle:

• Don’t offer your baby bottle before four weeks of age.

• Introduce the bottle about 2 weeks before you return to work.

• Fathers are often the logical choice to offer a baby their first bottle.

• It may take some experimentation to discover your baby’s bottle-feeding preference.

• Experiment with different positions for bottle feeding.

• Try walking around while offering a bottle.

• Try nipples that resemble; as much as possible, the shape of the areola and nipple.

• A milk flow of one drop per second is easy for most babies to handle.

• If baby is unhappy with one type of nipple, try another one.

• Warm the nipple before offering it to the baby.

Feeding Schedules:

• Birth to 3 weeks: 2-4 ounces; Every 2-3 hours; 16-24 ounces/day

• 3 weeks to 2 months: 4-6 ounce; Every 3-4 hours; 21-24 ounce/day

• 2 to 6 months: 5-8 ounces; Every 3-4 hours; 24-32 ounces/day

• 6 to 9 months: 6-9 ounces; Every 4 hours; 24-32 ounces/day

• 9 to 12 months: 7-9 ounces; Every 4-6 hours; 28-32 ounces/day

Creating a Bottle Feeding Schedule.http://www.ehow.com/video_4992843_making-newborn-feeding-schedule.html

Memorizing Strategy

T.O.B.T.R• T. tease• O. open wide• B. break suction• T. take your time• R. recuperate

Quiz• When should you start breastfeeding?

• What are the 5 steps in getting your baby ready to breast feed? 1.2.3.4.5.

• What is the best way to heat a bottle?

• How often should you feed the baby?

• What are the cleaning supplies needed to clean a baby bottle? 1.2.3.