You hold the bottle close to horizontal, keep your baby fairly upright, and follow their cues for pauses and fullness rather than encouraging them to finish. It can reduce gulping, spit-up and overfeeding, and makes it easier to switch between breast and bottle.
Glossary
Paced bottle feeding
Paced bottle feeding is a slower, baby-led way to give a bottle that lets your baby control the flow and pause, more like breastfeeding.
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Paced bottle feeding
A gentle, baby-led way to give a bottle that lets your little one set the pace and stop when they're full.
Bottle-feeding basics
Whether you're feeding formula, expressed milk, or a mix, slow and responsive bottle-feeding helps your baby stay calm, comfortable, and in control.
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General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.