I found the best way to help with sore nipples was to squeeze a little milk onto them and let them air dry. They healed so much better than any creams and also cold Savoy cabbage leaves in your bra. My silver cloud to introducing a bottle so early was they fact that my lg who is now six months will happily take a bottle if I go out or need a break whereas a lot of my BF friends can't leave their babies as they ring take one. Breastfeeding is best. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. Follow On Milk is only for babies over 6 months, as part of a mixed diet and should not be used as a breastmilk substitute before 6 months. We advise that the use of formula milks and the decision to start weaning should be made only on the advice of a doctor, dietitian, pharmacist or other professional responsible for maternal and child care based on baby’s individual needs. Use Toddler Milk as part of a varied, balanced diet from 1 year. Approx. age: 1 week*, Approx. weight: 3.5kg, 7 3/4lb, Single feed: 30-70ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 6

Your baby may need more or less than the feeding guide above. This information is given as a guide only. Consult your healthcare professional if you require more advice. For hygiene reasons, discard unfinished milk in the feeding bottle immediately after use, and always after 1 hour. Approx. age: 8-12 weeks, Approx. weight: 5.4kg, 12lb, Single feed: 180ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6 Big hugs Emma. If you are set on breastfeeding please don't be put off, it was a roller coaster for me too, in the beginning. I would definitely recommend finding out where your local breastfeeding support group is and go there, they helped me so much when I was stressing that I was starving my baby. Approx. age: 2-4 weeks, Approx. weight: 3.9kg, 8 1/2lb, Single feed: 120ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6Newborn babies may take only small amounts of infant formula to start with. Assumes weaning at 6 months. Your baby may need more or less than the feeding guide above. This information is given as a guide only. Consult your healthcare professional if you require more advice. Store in a cool, dry place. Bottles should remain in the box or in a dark place to protect the contents from light. Approx. age: 4-5 months, Approx. weight: 6.9kg, 15 1/4lb, Single feed: 210ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6 Approx. age: 4-8 weeks, Approx. weight: 4.7kg, 10 1/2lb, Single feed: 150ml, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6 The starter bottles only have an hour on them from the bottle but in the early days I used to tip what wasnt needed into a sterilised bottle and pop in the fridge for later. I understand how frustrating it can be my 6eknold has just been diagnosed with tongue tie and I'm so so sore, lansinoh has been my best friend until now, his latch has become so much stronger and I'm ready to give up and can't wait soon enough for the referral to come through.

Newborn babies may take only small amounts of infant formula to start with. Assumes weaning at 6 months. Definitely get the TT snipped ASAP, I know mums of TT babies and they say it's like they had a completely different baby afterwards. Approx. age: 4-8 weeks, Approx. weight: 4.7kg, 10 1/2lb, Single feed: 150ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6 Approx. age: 2-4 weeks, Approx. weight: 3.9kg, 8 1/2lb, Single feed: 120ml, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6 Approx. age: 3-4 months, Approx. weight: 6.2kg, 13 3/4lb, Single feed: 180ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6

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Approx. age: 4-5 months, Approx. weight: 6.9kg, 15 1/4lb, Single feed: 210ml, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6

Approx. age: 3-4 months, Approx. weight: 6.2kg, 13 3/4lb, Single feed: 180ml, No. of feeds per 24 hours: 5-6We will base the list on what Aptamil confirm and allow you to decide whether each product is halal. It’s also worth noting, Aptamil class using Fish oils and Lactose (milk) in products as unsuitable for vegetarians. My daughter was diagnosed with a TT after quite a bit of weight loss and being told it was my milk that wasn't good enough. It was a breast feeding consultant at a clinic at my sure start centre that referred me and she had it cut five days later. In the meantime I was topping up with expressed and formula as well as feeding her so I know how hard you are finding it and how tired you must be! Approx. age: up to 2 weeks*, Approx. weight: 3.5kg, 7 3/4lb, Single feed: 70-90ml, No of feeds per 24 hours: 6-8 To warm the feed, stand sealed bottle in hot water. Remember to test the temperature on your wrist before feeding the baby.