If done correctly, bottle-feeding will not lower your milk supply, nor does it need to replace any nursing sessions you would like to keep at the breast. Read our tips for Introducing a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby.
Research indicates that pacifiers should be avoided within the first four weeks of life if mother and baby want to establish a long-term breastfeeding relationship. Once a baby has cleared specific feeding milestones a pacifier can be used effectively in the correct circumstances.
Find out what the CDC advises on safely storing, thawing, and serving breast milk (including freshly pumped milk, refrigerated milk and thawed milk), as well as infant formula.
