All About Formula Feeding

• Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

  Making a decision to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is a personal one. There are some points to consider to help you decide which option is best for you and your baby.

• Burping Your Baby

  Here’s a quick guide to an important part of feeding a baby: burping.

• Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

  Toddlers have little tummies, so serve foods that are packed with the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong, and limit the sweets and empty calories.

• Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

  Whether you’ve chosen to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby, your infant will let you know when it’s time to eat.

• Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

  When can babies eat baby food? What are good first foods for baby? Here’s what experts recommend for ages 4 to 7 months.

• Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

  At this age, babies start to explore table foods.

• Feeding Your Newborn

  These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what’s right for you and your baby.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started

  Shopping for formula-feeding supplies can be daunting. Here are answers to some common questions about formula feeding.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

  Get answers to some common formula-feeding inquiries, from how much newborns eat to what their diapers might look like.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

  Check out these formula-feeding bottle basics, from how to mix bottles to how to store them safely.