Even though you are breastfeeding, there may be occasions when you have to give supplementary bottles of formula.
If you have a blocked duct or a particularly sore nipple, you may wish to give supplementary bottles, although many mothers prefer to express milk from the affected breast and use this in the bottle.
A baby who has become used to the mother’s nipple may dislike rubber nipples. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell whether your baby just dislikes the nipple or is not hungry. She’ll get used to the bottle if you persist, but you may then find that she doesn’t want to go back to the breast. If this happens, try giving the milk from a sterilized spoon or cup.
Bottles containing your own expressed milk can be given to your baby if you are unable to breastfeed or are leaving the baby with someone else.
