How to give a feed

Gather everything that you need around you. Warm the bottle of milk by standing it in a jug of hot water. Shake it well, then test that it isn’t too hot by pouring a few drops on the back of your wrist. Choose a chair you feel comfortable in and that gives you plenty of back and neck support.

• Hold your baby on your lap, in a semi-upright position. His head should be in the crook of your arm

• Tilt the bottle so that there are no air bubbles in it, and offer it to him. He will open his mouth if you put a few drops on his lips and start to suck

• Make sure the bottle remains tilted so he doesn’t take in any air bubbles

• If he is sucking the teat flat, gently rotate it, or pull it towards you, so that it can refill with milk

• Follow your baby’s pace, and don’t push him to have more than he seems to want in order to finish the bottle