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A Video on Alternative Feeding Methods for Newborns

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two women cup feeding newborn baby

 

Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the first six months. However, for some new mothers, breastfeeding may not be possible (especially if your baby is preterm).

Here is a video on Cup Feeding and other Alternative Methods to help. Supplements are not recommended for your newborn. Read our article on Formula Feeding to learn more.


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Resources & Links:
Breastfeeding
Bottle-Feeding
Combining Breast-Feeding and Formula-Feeding
Choosing Baby Bottles and Nipples
Formula Feeding Your Baby - Safely Preparing and Storing Formula

VIDEO: Admission to Postpartum - Keeping Your Baby Skin-to-Skin
VIDEO: Baby's Feeding Cues and Behaviours
VIDEO: Breastfeeding Positions
VIDEO: Hand Expressing Milk
VIDEO: Latching Your Baby

Last Updated: August 14, 2013