People, in general, believe that bottle-feeding a baby is "easy". It can be, but many parents find the experience of feeding their baby to be a joyless struggle, filled with uncertainty and confusion.
In "Baby-led Bottle-Feeding: The key to problem-free feeding," child health nurse Rowena Bennett shares over 40 years of experience providing parenting education on prevention and solutions to feeding-related problems.
"Baby-led Bottle-feeding" is a reference book packed with information that your baby's doctor and other health professionals may not be aware of, and far more than can be impart during brief baby health appointments.
Rowena covers all the basics like choosing feeding equipment, how to prepare infant formula, the best feeding positions, and most importantly how to interpret and respond to your baby's feeding cues. Also included are behavioral and physical reasons for sucking or feeding problems that often trouble healthy babies.
Reading this book will help you to gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a baby, what babies are capable of in relation to feeding, why they display different behaviors, what to expect as your baby develops physically, intellectually and emotionally, and how you can support him or her to develop a healthy relationship with food and eating.
After reading "Baby-led Bottle-feeding" you will be armed with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about the care of your baby, and greatly increase the chance of preventing or solving bottle-feeding problems, ensuring the feeding experience is enjoyable for both you and your baby.
