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NHS – Bottle Feeding Guidance - Free NHS feeding information
NHS Bottle Feeding provides free, evidence-based guidance to help parents safely feed their babies using expressed breast milk or infant formula. It covers preparing feeds, sterilising equipment, responsive feeding and managing common difficulties. Families can access practical advice, understand their baby's feeding n...
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NHS Bottle Feeding provides free, evidence-based guidance to help parents safely feed their babies using expressed breast milk or infant formula. It covers preparing feeds, sterilising equipment, responsive feeding and managing common difficulties. Families can access practical advice, understand their baby's feeding needs and build confidence in safe bottle feeding.
- Free NHS guidance on feeding expressed breast milk or infant formula.
- Learn about cleaning bottles, sterilising and safe formula preparation.
- Follow responsive feeding advice and recognise feeding cues.
- Contact your health visitor or GP if your baby feeds poorly or seems unwell.
Important: Seek medical advice if your baby is feeding poorly, has fewer wet nappies than expected, repeatedly vomits or appears unwell. Call 999 for a medical emergency.
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Organisation: NHS (National Health Service) Resource type: Infant feeding education, bottle feeding and formula preparation Geographic coverage: NHS England guidance, publicly accessible online Cost: Free Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing: MP-015 Source checked: 23 October 2026 Next suggested review: April 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 30 October 2026 · Review due 30 April 2027
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