Bottle feeding question - am I doing this right?

2d ago·1 min read

Our daughter is 6 weeks and we're doing combination feeding. When I give her a bottle, she seems way more content than when my wife breastfeeds. I'm worried my wife thinks I'm taking over or something but I genuinely want to help. Also how do I know if she's getting enough? She seems to drink the whole 4oz bottle pretty quick. Should we be doing more?

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PPhillip M.New Dad1d ago

At 6 weeks you're doing great if she's eating and gaining weight. The pace thing is totally normal - bottle feeding is usually faster than breast because gravity does the work. As long as she's not spitting up a ton afterward, I wouldn't worry too much. How much is she taking per feeding?

SStevenRegular2d ago

Combination feeding here too and yeah the bottle speed difference is wild. Just make sure you're burping her more frequently during bottle feeds. We were getting gassed baby until we started pausing every ounce or so.

AAntonioRegular2d ago

My son does the same thing with bottles vs breast. Pediatrician said it's just easier for them to suck from a bottle nipple so they go faster. We actually use the slower flow nipples and it helps. Also pacing feeds by taking breaks helps with gas.