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Expressing and Storing Breastmilk leaflet

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Expressing and Storing Breastmilk leaflet

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National Breastfeeding Helpline - Helpline

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Drugs in Breastmilk factsheets - The Breastfeeding Network

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These factsheets have been compiled by our Drugs in Breastmilk information service team of pharmacists. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for below, or you still have questions, you can contact the team by sending a private message via our Facebook page or via email. Please provide as much information as possible (age […]

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Good hygiene is very important when making up a formula feed.
Your baby's immune system is not as strong as an adult's. That's why bottles, teats and any other feeding equipment need to be washed and sterilised before each feed.

This will reduce the chance of your baby getting an infection, in particular diarrhoea and vomiting.
Find out more about sterilising baby bottles

Product recall: Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac powdered formula

Some batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac powdered formula, made by Abbott, have been recalled as a precaution because they may contain bacteria. If you have bought or been prescribed either of these types of formula, return them to where you got them from and do not give them to a baby.
Find out more from the Food Standards Agency

Step-by-step guide to preparing a formula feed

Step 1: Fill the kettle with at least 1 litre of fresh tap water (do not use water that has been boiled before).

Step 2: Boil the water. Then leave the water to cool for no more than 30 minutes, so that it remains at a temperature of at least 70C.

Step 3: Clean and disinfect the surface you are going to use.

Step 4: It's important that you wash your hands.

Step 5: If you are using a cold-water steriliser, shake off any excess solution from the bottle and the teat, or rinse them with cooled boiled water from the kettle (not tap water).

Step 6: Stand the bottle on the cleaned, disinfected surface.

Step 7: Follow the manufacturer's instructions and pour the amount of water you need into the bottle. Double check that the water level is correct. Always put the water in the bottle first, while it is still hot, before adding the powdered formula.

Step 8: Loosely fill the scoop with formula powder, according to the manufacturer's instructions, then level it using either the flat edge of a clean, dry knife or the leveller provided. Different formulas come with different scoops. Make sure you only use the scoop that comes with the formula.

Step 9: Holding the edge of the teat, put it into the retaining ring, check it is secure, then screw the ring tightly onto the bottle. Make sure the ring is attached firmly.

Step 10: Cover the teat with the cap and shake the bottle until the powder is dissolved.

Step 11: It's important to cool the formula so it's not too hot to drink. Do this by holding the bottle (with the lid on) under cold running water.

Step 12: Test the temperature of the formula on the inside of your wrist before giving it to your baby. It should be body temperature, which means it should feel warm or cool, but not hot.

Step 13: If there is any made-up formula left in the bottle after a feed, throw it away.

Dos and don'ts of making up formula feeds

Do follow the manufacturer's instructions very carefully, as they vary as to how much water and powder to use.

Do not add extra formula powder when making up a feed. This can make your baby constipated or dehydrated.

Do not add extra water when making up a feed. Too little powder may not give your baby enough nourishment.

Do not add sugar or cereals to your baby's formula.

Never warm up formula in a microwave, as it may heat the feed unevenly and burn your baby's mouth.

Reducing the risk of infection

Even when tins and packets of powdered infant formula are sealed, they can sometimes contain bacteria.

Bacteria multiply very fast at room temperature. Even when a feed is kept in a fridge, bacteria can still survive and multiply, although more slowly.

To reduce the risk of infection, it's best to make up feeds 1 at a time, as your baby needs them.

Use freshly boiled drinking water from the tap to make up a feed. Do not use artificially softened water or water that has been boiled before.

Leave the water to cool in the kettle for no more than 30 minutes. Then it will stay at a temperature of at least 70C. Water at this temperature will kill any harmful bacteria.

Remember to let the feed cool before you give it to your baby. Or you can hold the bottle (with the lid on) under cold water from the tap.

Do not use bottled water to make up formula feeds

Bottled water is not recommended for making up feeds, as it's not sterile and may contain too much salt (sodium) or sulphate.

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How to make up formula milk feeds for your baby correctly and safely.

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Research-based information on baby sleep for parents and practitioners, covering normal infant sleep, sleep safety, where and how babies sleep, SIDS and SUDI, parental sleep and free resources.

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Feeding on demand - Bottle feeding - Start for Life

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Feeding on demand, or responsive feeding is when you feed your baby when they show you they’re hungry, rather than a strict schedule.

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National Breastfeeding helpline and online chat service

The National Breastfeeding Helpline is open 24 hours a day every single day of the year, offering non-judgemental, evidence based, friendly breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it.

Local support drop-in groups

These are local groups run by trained peer supporters where you can access evidence-based information and support or just meet up with other local parents. Use the map below to find out if there are any near to you.

Breastfeeding friendly locations

Many local businesses and venues particularly welcome breastfeeding families and have signed up to our Breastfeeding Friendly scheme to show their support. Use the map below to find those closest to you.

Peer support services

Peer support is at the heart of what we do. It means you can talk to someone who has experience of breastfeeding who is also trained to provide evidence-based information and support to other parents. We offer a range of services in many areas across the UK. Take a closer look to see what might be available in your area.

Drugs in Breastmilk information service

We have a number of factsheets providing information on taking prescription drugs, undergoing various treatments and living with certain health conditions while breastfeeding. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, or you still have questions, you can contact our team of Pharmacists by sending a private message via our Facebook page or via . Please provide as much information as possible (age of baby, dose, frequency and name of medication or drug).

Our service is operational every day of the year within the hours of 8:30am-8:30pm and we endeavour to respond within 24 hours. Enquiries will be answered by our pharmacist volunteers on shift, as soon as possible. This is not an emergency service. In an emergency situation, please access support from a trained healthcare professional. Information on services near you and how to contact them is available on the NHS website.

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Find Breastfeeding support - The Breastfeeding Network

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The National Breastfeeding Helpline is open 24 hours a day every single day of the year, offering non-judgemental, evidence based, friendly breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it.

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ParentLine is a confidential text messaging service providing parents and carers of 0-5 year olds in Dorset to seek advice from our health visiting team about their child's health and development via text message.

Parents and carers can seek advice about a range of issues such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, sleep, toileting, minor illness, behaviour, parenting and more.

ParentLine runs 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding weekends and bank holidays) with a ParentLine practitioner responding to messages within one working day. If a text is sent outside these hours the parent/carer will receive an automated message with advice on where to get help if they require it urgently. This new messaging service is being provided in addition to the current health visiting service offer.

Text 07312 277162 for confidential advice and support from a member of the health visiting team

ParentLine is not an emergency service, for urgent medical attention contact your GP, 111 or 999.

ParentLine is also available for parents and carers of children 5 - 19 year olds in Dorset.

Our school nursing team can provide advice about a range of issues such as toileting, sleep, development, behaviour, healthy eating, mental health, bullying, school refusal and exam stress. Visit our school nursing team web page for more details and the number to text.

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ParentLine confidential text messaging service

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Parents and carers can seek advice about a range of issues such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, sleep, toileting, minor illness, behaviour, parenting and more. ParentLine runs 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding weekends and bank holidays) with a ParentLine practitioner responding to messages within one working day.

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About us

Our Newborn Feeding Clinic Team

The Feeding Clinic team comprises a student midwife supervised by a qualified midwife, along with final-year chiropractic interns supervised by a qualified chiropractor with pediatric experience. Our team offers advice on positioning and comfort, ensuring a supportive environment for mothers and babies.

We collaborate closely with health visitors and midwives. If you know a breastfeeding mother who could benefit from our clinic, please encourage them to contact us directly to schedule an appointment.

What Happens on Your Visit?

During your visit, with your consent, a student midwife and chiropractic student will take a comprehensive history of your pregnancy, birth, and any feeding concerns you may have. You will have the opportunity to breastfeed your baby while the student midwife provides individual support. This may be followed by an examination of your baby by a chiropractic student, who will offer advice on posture and positioning to aid breastfeeding. The consultation is supervised by experienced clinic tutors in midwifery and chiropractic and typically lasts one to two hours. The chiropractor and midwife, where appropriate, may offer advice to enhance your positioning and comfort.

As we are a teaching clinic, there will be one student midwife and a midwifery tutor present in the room with you. Additionally, there may be a chiropractic student and a chiropractic tutor present at times. If you feel uncomfortable about the number of individuals present, please inform us. We strive to provide the utmost support and assistance tailored to your needs.

Appointments

The Newborn Feeding Clinic is open on Monday afternoons as run in collaboration with Bournemouth University's midwifery department.

To book an appointment please complete our enquiry form or call the clinic
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Newborn Feeding Clinic | AECC Clinical & Rehabilitation Services

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We provide guidance on positioning & comfort to support infants, babies & newborns in their feeding journey. Free clinics open on Mondays.

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A Website to Assist Primary Care Practitioners with Best Practice in Infant Feeding

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Pregnancy, baby and parenting

Welcome to Better Health - Start for Life.

We may have a new name and look, but don't worry, you will still find all the trusted NHS advice and guidance you need to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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Get trusted NHS advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Start for Life is your essential guide for having a healthy, happy baby.

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If a small baby is able to swallow but not yet able to feed well enough from the breast, the mother can feed her baby by cup. This video shows how to feed a baby safely using a small cup, as well as a spoon, a paladai, and a Nifty cup.

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Cup Feeding - Video - Global Health Media Project

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If a small baby is able to swallow but not yet able to feed well enough from the breast, the mother can feed her baby by cup. This video shows how to feed a baby safely using a small cup, as well as a spoon, a paladai, and a Nifty cup.

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How to effectively wind your baby - Wonky Winding explained