Bonding with your baby can happen whether you breastfeed or feed your baby with a bottle (either expressed breastmilk or infant formula). Practice responsive feeding when bottle feeding.
How much formula does baby need: Video transcript [1]
Your baby's age, how much they weigh, the time of day, their activity level and their rate of growth can all affect your baby's formula needs.
The formula tin will list general guidelines.
Babies are usually fed on demand, so learn your baby's signals. For the first few days, your baby may finish the bottle.
Most formula-fed newborns will need around 6 to 8 feeds in 24 hours for the first few weeks.
Gradually increase the quantity (size) of each feed during the day. When your baby is about 2 months old, there will probably be 3 to 4 hours between feeds.
Your baby is getting enough formula if they are:
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