Bottle and Breastfeeding Questions and Answers





This page is devoted to bottle and breastfeeding questions and answers. Simply ask your question or describe your problem ... and you WILL get answers.

This feeding Q&A forum is where mothers ask each other for advice and tips about specific feeding issues, concerns, and questions.

In addition to the thousands of moms from around the world who visit the Motherhood Cafe and who can answer your feeding question, I (Stephanie Knaak, mother of two and creator of the Motherhood Cafe) also respond to questions submitted to this forum.

Move down the page to see breastfeeding questions posted by others.



Feeding Questions: Ask Yours Here

Here is where you can ask any and all kinds of feeding questions! It's easy to do. Simply pose your question, problem, or concern....and you WILL get answers. A timely, thoughtful and informed response to your question is guaranteed.

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Read and Share: Questions asked by others

Click below to see feeding questions asked by other moms. Do you have an answer, a tip, or a suggestion for one of these questions? If so, please post it!

Can supplementary food be given to 2 month old baby and stop feeding.  starstarstarstarstar
My son is 2 months old and I have to be back to work next month. Can I start giving solid food or supplementary milk/formula. Should I completely stop ...

How to defrost frozen breast milk?  starstarstarstarstar
Can you defrost frozen expressed milk in warm water then place in fridge until you wish to use it (up to 24hrs)?

can you breast feed and bottle feed your baby at the same time.  starstarstarstarstar
Can you breast feed your baby and then bottle feed them during the same day?

How do I wean my 14 month old off the bottle?  starstarstarstarstar
She refuses to drink milk from a cup or sippy cup.

milk supply  starstarstarstarstar
I have been formula feeding with breastfeeding only about once a day. I am struggling to get back to breastfeeding alone. But, due to lack of supply my ...

Will my baby still want to breastfeed after my breastmilk dries up?  starstarstarstarstar
I have to start antibiotics due to dental surgery and need to stop breastfeeding. Since the start, breastfeeding has been difficult as I have a low supply....

When is the right time to feed your child mashed potatoes and for them to be started on milk?  starstarstarstarstar
My daughter is almost 6 months old and has 2 teeth. We have given her mashed potatoes every so often, and she has not had a reaction to them. I have not ...

Can I have a glass of wine if i am breastfeeding?  starstarstarstarstar
If I do have a glass of wine, does that mean that I have to pump and dump before I can feed her again?

My baby girl is 9 months old and only nurses herself to sleep.   starstarstarstarstar
She has only been breastfed since day one and I have to ween her soon because I am going back to work. How do I get her to stop using me as a pacifier?...

Why is my 3 month old refusing my right breast??  starstarstarstarstar
When it is time to feed and she is hungry, I will put her to my right breast she will latch and suck for a second or 2 then pull away and then go back ...

Getting very thirsty when breastfeeding  starstarstarstarstar
I'm a proud new mom who is committed to breastfeeding. It's going pretty well so far, except that I'm thirsty all the time -- especially when I'm feeding ...

Worried about nipple confusion  starstarstarstarstar
I am a new mom and want to breastfeed. But I also need to get my baby taking a bottle because I have to go back to work right away. I'm worried about him ...




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