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.
The strategy of early supplementation is often referred to as Early Limited Formula (ELF), and studies have shown that ELF, rather than derailing breastfeeding efforts, can actually lead to long-term breastfeeding success.