Baby Feeding

From formula feeding to weaning, we’ve got you. Explore expert advice and real stories from real mamas on Peanut.

From the community

Recent discussions
All
More

Feeding times

How do people time their feed to the next one, do you time it from when the feed begins or ends?

A
6

Bottle cleaning

Hey mamas!! What do you use to clean baby bottles? I'm using milton bur my local asda has finished it. What do you use? :) thank you

S
8

Bottle refusers

Hi! For those who have/had bottle refusers and so were EBF, at what age did your LO’s start taking milk from another source ie straw cup/ open cup etc ? How quickly were they able to learn to do this?

A
5

Sterilising in hotel

How do I clean and sterilise on holiday in a hotel? We won’t have a microwave in our room? I want to take the minimal amount of stuff where possible thanks

Incognito
8

Baby bottle teets

How do you know when it’s time to change the size of baby teets ?

E
1
3

Mam bottles

Anyone else use mam bottles and find their babies swallows air constantly? I can’t work out why it’s happening when their meant to be good for not allowing air in

L
2
3

9 week old feeds

Hey, I'm transitioning from breast to formula and have so far dropped the morning, lunchtime and bedtime feed. How much does your little ones drink at each feed , my boy seems to only do around 30/40 mls per feed. I know this is probably because he is getting breastfed in between but just curious as to how much form...

Incognito
1

Routine

Does everyone here have a routine for their little one? If so, what does that look like? My little girl is 11 weeks and I’ve just been following her lead but conscious it should perhaps be more structured by now.

R
1

Breastfeeding & frustrated

My baby eats for a few minutes 4-6 times an hour. I haven’t slept in a week. I don’t know what to do. He refuses to take a bottle and will not eat long enough to get full. He wants to constantly feed with a few minutes between. I’m so frustrated and want to give up but we’ve tried 3 formulas and he won’t take it. 😭

Incognito
2

Feedings

How many bottles of milk and oz is everyone’s 9 month old having?

Incognito
8

Transition from formula to whole milk

Hello, I’ve read/ heard mixed ideas around this if someone could just simplify it for me I’d really appreciate it. My baby has 3 bottles a day of formula. She’s 20 pounds. When she’s one, do I slowly transition to whole milk or should I start that now at 11 months so she’s on whole milk by the time she’s one? Will I...

Incognito
2

Not interested in formula??

Baby girl is 10 months on the 16th but lately these past 2 weeks I’ve been noticing she is refusing to drink her milk. She will have at most 2-3oz from a 6oz bottle(she won’t take more than 6oz) she’s having nowhere near what she’s supposed to be taking. She has 3 meals during the day, breakfast , lunch & dinner and...

A
5

Morning milk

Hey ladies, Anyone else struggling with getting the morning bottle into their little ones?? Lucky if I get 3 oz in her and that's with trying again later but before breakfast. You would think after 12 hours of no liquids they would be thristy as hell !!!???

T
2

Milk ladder help

Anybody any resources on the milk ladder they could show me please?? We’ve had IGE ruled out for a month now and been ready to go but are STILL waiting on the feeding clinic to contact us with advice so I’ve started it on my own. He’s tolerated 2 biscottis yesterday and we started with half of one, but from looking ...

M
2

Combi feeding. How did you introduce formula and what does your routine look like?

Bedtime only? First bottle of the day? Both? Just formula when not with mum? I don’t want to express as struggle to get enough and find it time consuming but would like to introduce a bottle at least once a day as feel it will help our family routine more.

Incognito
1

Demand feeding and cooled boiled water

My baby is 13 days old and still 100% demand feeding every 2/3 hours. I have just found out my prep machine is not reaching safe temp to kill the bacteria in the formula… so scary! Can I store cooled boiled water in preparation? How can I store it? Should I put it in a sterilised bottle and can just leave it at room...

C
1
Fact-checked by experts

Fact-checked by experts

We work with acclaimed women’s health experts and leading voices in fertility, motherhood, and pregnancy
to ensure our content is medically reviewed, expert-approved, and written with care.

Learn more

From the Blog

Related articles
All
More
How Long is Formula Good For?

How Long is Formula Good For?

By Tassia Agatowski
A Nifty Guide to Bottle Feeding

A Nifty Guide to Bottle Feeding

By Tassia Agatowski
The Art of Formula Feeding On the Go: Tips, Tricks & Must-Haves

The Art of Formula Feeding On the Go: Tips, Tricks & Must-Haves

By Tassia Agatowski
How to Wean from Breastfeeding: Your Complete Guide

How to Wean from Breastfeeding: Your Complete Guide

By Catherine Craik
Why Do Babies Get Milk Drunk?

Why Do Babies Get Milk Drunk?

By Deborah Vieyra
When Can Babies Drink Water?

When Can Babies Drink Water?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
How Many Ounces Should a Baby Eat? Use This Chart

How Many Ounces Should a Baby Eat? Use This Chart

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Probiotics for Babies: What We Know So Far

Probiotics for Babies: What We Know So Far

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Can You Mix Breast Milk and Formula?

Can You Mix Breast Milk and Formula?

By Deborah Vieyra
When to Start Baby-Led Weaning

When to Start Baby-Led Weaning

By Deborah Vieyra
What is Baby-Led Weaning? Baby’s First BLW Foods

What is Baby-Led Weaning? Baby’s First BLW Foods

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Different Types of Baby Formula: How Do You Choose?

Different Types of Baby Formula: How Do You Choose?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Milk Allergy in Babies: What You Need to Know

Milk Allergy in Babies: What You Need to Know

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
What to Know About Peanut Butter for Babies

What to Know About Peanut Butter for Babies

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
When Can Babies Have Honey?

When Can Babies Have Honey?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Can Babies Eat Fish?

Can Babies Eat Fish?

By Team Peanut