How Do You Bottle Feed A Preemie Baby?
Bottle feeding is one of the main activities of any newborn. Premature babies have a harder time drinking from a bottle due to the energy that it requires.This is hard work for a preemie and hard on the parents. Follow these steps to learn how to bottle feed your preemie. Get the bottle ready around the time that your baby usually eats. Wait for the baby to show signs of feeding such as crying or moving around or sucking their fingers. Let your baby know that food is ready. Touch his cheek with your finger or place a few drops of formula on the baby’s lips so the sense of smell or taste kicks in. Your baby should turn her head towards you in anticipation of the bottle. Keep all air out of the bottle. Always keep the bottle tilted at angle which keeps the nipple full of milk. This insures that your baby is not gulping in too much air which can lead to gassiness and discomfort. There are also specialized bottles available that further reduce air intake. Often a baby will turn away from t
