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Query regarding feeding the new born
My baby is 18days old. Can I use well sterilised bottle to feed her? Is it safe? Please suggest. I'm not comfortable with spoon feeding.
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Please avoid bottle feeding as well as top milk. Give only and only breast feeding
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To be avoided as far as possible, chances if infection increases with bottle. Direct feeding may hamper.
Nipple confusion can occur.
In case if direct feeding will not happen then can introduce with proper aseptic precautions.
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encourage direct feeding. if failure can contact lactation consultant.
feeding cup available which can try.
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Avoid bottle feeding
If still an issues, pls opt for video call consultation with us for details
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Dr. Shailee Dixit- Savalia
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes u can but only sterilised bottle and don’t touch the nipple. Wash the bottle if it falls. Have 3-4 bottles so that u can use 1 and others r in process of sterilisation
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