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Bottle feeding

How to bottle feed including how to make up formula and equipment you will need

How to give a bottle

How to prepare and check a baby's bottle before feeding

Types of formula milk

Read about the types of formula milk to use and which to avoid

Preparing baby formula

Read a step-by-step guide to safely prepare a bottle

How to prepare equipment

Find out about what equipment you'll need for bottle feeding

Adding to a bottle

Find out why you should not add things to your baby's bottle

Vomiting after a feed

Why your baby brings up milk and how to reduce vomiting

Store and warm feeds

Find out how to safely store and warm bottle feeds

Bottle feeds away from home

How to safely bring made-up bottles on long journeys

Deciding to bottle feed your baby from birth

Read advice on how to bottle feed your baby

Support with feeding a newborn

Read about where to getting support with feeding your newborn baby

Drinks for babies 0 to 12 months

What drinks you should give your baby aged 0 to 12 months