Changing from one formula to another with ease

There are many different reasons to change baby formula. Maybe you are unhappy with the quality of the product or your baby is having a reaction. Whatever the case, switching formula for newborns requires careful consideration and attention. Here, we will explore the different types of infant formula on the market and provide helpful advice …

How to Prepare a Feeding Bottle

Formula can provide all the nutrients your little one needs during the first 6 months of their life. However, it’s crucial to understand the preparation of formula in a bottle correctly. Choosing the right formula to match the age and nutritional needs of your baby is important, in addition to reading the label carefully, following …

Sterilising

Why? Equipment that comes in to contact with breast milk or formula needs to be sterilised to help reduce the chance of your baby getting sick from germs. When? It is recommended to sterilise all bottle-feeding equipment until your baby is 12 months of age. All equipment should also be cleaned and sterilised as soon …

Bottle-Feeding FAQs

What Are The Important Things To Remember When Making Up Feeds? Bottle-feeding depends on having a safe water supply, clean surroundings and arrangements for sterilising & storing feeding equipment. What Kind Of Water Should I Use To Make Up Formula Feeds? Tap water is the preferred type of water to use. This should be boiled …

Which Steriliser?

There are a number of different methods you can choose from to sterilise your baby’s feeding equipment. These include boiling, using chemicals or a microwave and electrical steaming. Below is some information and things for you to consider about each type. Sterilising By Boiling All you need is a large saucepan and tap water The …

Bottle-Feeding Equipment

Whether you are feeding your baby with infant formula or expressed breast milk, it’s important to make sure you have all of the right equipment. Here are some things to consider. What You Will Need You will need a few different pieces of bottle feeding equipment to ensure your little one stays well fed with …

Infant Formula Storage

There are many factors to consider when feeding and preparing formula for your baby. Aside from the nutritional value and whether your baby accepts the formula, you need to think about how to store leftover formula. Ideally, powdered infant formula should be prepared immediately before use. However, life sometimes gets in the way; if you …

How Much Infant Formula and How Often?

How Much Infant Formula and How Often? As a parent who’s chosen to feed your baby infant formula, it’s important to know how much formula to give your baby. After all, every baby is unique – so the appetite of one newborn may vary wildly from another baby’s appetite. Young babies may also want to …

What Is An Infant Formula?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. However in some situations breastfeeding is not possible for all mothers. Infant formula is the only recommended alternative for the first 12 months and will still help your baby to grow and develop well. Some mothers …