Bottle Feeding Directory
Whether you use breast milk or formula, bottle feeding comes with many decisions: Should you bottle feed exclusively, what formula is best for your baby, what type of bottles and nipples should you use, and so many more. Don't worry, you don't have to make these important decisions alone. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about bottle feeding, how to do it, and much more.
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Should You Sterilize Your Baby's Bottles?
Should parents still sterilize baby bottles? Don't bother. WebMD tells you why.
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Glass vs. Plastic Baby Bottles
WebMD explains types of baby bottles and how to choose the best one for your baby.
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Choosing Baby Bottles and Gear
Baffled by the myriad bottles and other baby-feeding equipment out there? WebMD helps you navigate the choices to find what you need.
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Tips for Bottle-Feeding Your Baby on the Go
You’re heading out on a trip with your baby. Whether you’re going across town or across the country, you’ll want to be ready to feed your little one. Get tips to make it easier.
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How to Offer Your Breastfed Baby a Bottle
Mothers who nurse their babies can learn how to introduce babies to bottle-feeding.
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12 Health Rules You Can Bend - Sterilizing Baby Bottle Nipples and Pacifiers
Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK -- and sometimes even good -- to break.
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What Products Help With Bottle-Feeding My Baby?
Bottle-feeding your baby is pretty simple, but there are some products that could come in handy. Find out what really helps.
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Bottle Feeding & Formula: Expert Q & A
From how to hold the bottle to how much to feed, new parents havemany questions about feeding. Here are some answers.
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Choosing Baby Bottles and Nipples
Rounding up appropriate supplies before bottle feeding a baby is essential. We help with the selection, care, and cleaning.
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Choosing an Infant Formula
Finding the right formula for your baby doesn’t have to be complicated. We help sift through the selections step by step.
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Baby Bottle and Formula Problems
How much formula does a baby need? What are some typical bottle frustrations? We offer guidance, step by step.