Bottle Feeding Upright Position

O hold baby in a semi upright position 45 60 degrees or position baby in an elevated position on a cushion.

Bottle feeding upright position.

This helps baby to control the flow of milk better. O bottles should be held horizontally to reduce the flow of liquid. He doesn t have to be at an uncomfortable 90 degree angle but only slightly reclined so that the bottle isn t pouring down into baby s mouth. Cradle her in a semi upright position and support her head.

Brown s bottle can help with that too and can be performed anywhere. That way your baby isn t swallowing air. O baby is allowed to feed from the bottle for approximately 20 30 seconds or 3 5 swallows and then the bottle is tipped gently to the side of baby s mouth or downward. Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.

Hold the bottle so that milk completely covers the nipple. It involves you sitting upright with your baby positioned on his side his head and neck laying along your forearm and his body against your stomach in a tummy to mummy position. Position the bottle at an angle rather than straight up and down so the milk only comes out when your baby sucks. Don t feed her lying down formula can flow into the middle ear causing an infection.

Propping up the bottle denies baby the emotional satisfaction of close time with you and can increase your child s risk of choking. You can sit them up on your lap and let their body rest against your chest or inside your arm. This position is best for older babies who have a bit more body control. Best positions for bottle feeding cradle him.

When bottle feeding it s best to do it sitting upright not lying next to your child in bed or propping up a bottle while in a highchair. When holding your baby during feedings make sure you know the correct way to bottle feed. 3 although it s a very popular position it s not always easy with a newborn because it doesn t give your baby as much support as some other holds. Hold baby in an upright position as opposed to laying down.

The upright feeding position is perfect for babies who are dealing with acid reflux or gas the dr. When feeding your infant tilt the bottle so the milk completely fills the nipple. Place your baby in a feeding position. A pillow or cushion behind you and a breastfeeding pillow across your lap propping up your baby or your arms may give you more support and avoid strain on your.

More important than the type of bottle or nipple you use is how you position your baby when she eats. Feeding baby when they are sitting upright. Watch your baby for cues that he or she is full and then stop even if the bottle is not empty. Place the baby s head in the crook of your arm and your other arm around the baby or underneath him.

Don t lay your baby flat in your arms as this causes. You ll want to support her in a semi upright position with her head cradled in the crook of your arm.