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How to Bottle Feed

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

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Positioning Your Baby

Hold the baby on your lap with their head in the crook of your arm. Hold your baby at a slightly upright position to eat. Be sure to switch sides, as you would with breastfeeding to provide them with adequate stimulation of both sides of their brain.

To stay comfortable, you may wish to use a pillow or two to help you hold your arm up. This will help prevent you from having a stiff neck or sore upper back while feeding your baby.

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