Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

Babies don't come with an instruction manual.  Moms and caregivers may benefit from some advice on introducing a bottle and how to bottle feed a breastfed baby when at work or whenever the need arises. #1.  Introduce the Bottle at 6-8 Weeks This time frame is optimal because it allows enough time for mom and baby to establish a good latch and breastfeeding rhythm.  Waiting longer than 6-8 weeks can sometimes make it more difficult for baby to want to transition from breast to bottle.  The goal is to use this window of opportunity so that baby goes back and forth from breast to bottle seamlessly.   #2.  Choose the Bottle with Intention The intention behind choosing a bottle is that the nipple is silicone with a wide triangle shape so that baby opens wide simulating the same latch as they would on the breast. Some recommended bottles and nipples are Spectra, Evenflo Balance , Lansinoh Naturalwave , and Pigeon .  Glass bottles allow the fat in breast...