Best positions to recreate the emotional bond of breastfeeding

Bottle-Feeding: Best Positions to Recreate Breastfeeding Magic - Élhée

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Comfort and serenity: two basic principles for successful bottle-feeding
Breastfeeding positions adapted for bottle-feeding
The right nipple to support babies' digestion

Of course, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are two different actions. However, every parent who feeds their child puts just as much heart into the task, whether using their breasts or a bottle. But as with everything, to do it well, you need to know the tips and tricks from those who have done it before you. Still, since your newborn will need 6 to 8 bottles each day and night rest assured, you'll soon earn your certified feeding parent badge as well. Before that, and because we wanted a bibRond that offers a feeding experience as close as possible to breastfeeding, discover with us the best positions for bottle-feeding your baby without discomfort, with confidence, and in full peace of mind.

Comfort and serenity: two basic principles for successful bottle-feeding

Bottle-feeding may seem simple, especially with a baby already a few months old. But an unsuitable position or a bottle that is too tilted can easily lead to muscle cramps or even a wrong way swallow! To avoid this, focus on the following two points.

Maximum comfort to take your time and give it to baby

Imagine a comfortable space, thick carpets, plenty of pillows, a soft blanket, cozy seating, an ideal temperature, a welcoming room you’d want to settle into and stay. That’s exactly what you need to bottle-feed your newborn in the best possible conditions.

To avoid aching arms or back and having to change position mid-feed at the risk of disrupting your baby’s meal, always make sure you are comfortable, as if each feeding could last several hours.

Use your nursing pillow to support baby, the couch armrests to rest your arms, or soft pillows to support your back and legs if you’re settled in bed.

Serenity for a bottle shared with care

Because a bottle isn’t just a time to eat, but also a shared sensory experience, create a bubble of serenity by choosing the safest possible position for your baby. Always place them so they’re semi-reclined, well-supported, facing you or on their side. This way, your baby is reassured by your touch, your gaze, and your scent. Also, this body angle makes both drinking and then digesting easier.

A sensory bibRond, perfectly adapted

Very often, the bottle takes over from breastfeeding or is given alongside nursing. To allow this object, so familiar to you but completely new to your baby, to find its place in your bubble, to become part of your world, you need to choose the right design and the right material.

This is exactly what we wanted to do at Élhée, by offering you a bibRond full of curves, a tribute to the nurturing breast and almost entirely made of medical-grade silicone, a safe, peachskin-like material. As moms, we are convinced that a sensory design is part of the key to peaceful, sensory mealtimes together.

Breastfeeding positions adapted for bottle-feeding

For moms who breastfeed their babies, the choice of positions is natural, instinctive, and often led by the infant. But did you know that some breastfeeding positions can absolutely be adapted for bottle-feeding as well?

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