Formula feeding your baby
Formula milk, at its best, can only replace most of the nutritional components of breast milk. It is just a food, whereas breast milk is a complex living nutritional fluid containing antibodies, enzymes, long-chain fatty acids and hormones, many of which cannot be included in the formula.
Any breastfeeding is valuable, and we support mothers in helping their babies receive as much breast milk as they can. Although experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants, breastfeeding may not be possible for all women so formula provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow.
Supporting you with formula feeding
Before you go home, our team will ensure you know how to make up a feed, sterilise equipment and show you safe techniques to bottle feed. If you haven’t been shown please ask.