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Here’s how to do combination feeding with your baby

Here’s how to do combination feeding with your baby

Should I breastfeed or bottle-feed? That is the big question many mamas struggle with during pregnancy and after the baby is born. But there's a third option: combination feeding. Many moms end up choosing combination feeding, meaning that they feed their baby by both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding either pumped milk or formula, or a combination of both in the same bottle. Combination feeding usually involves a period of experimenting and learning—mostly about your baby. After some trial and error, you will determine exactly how much milk your baby needs every day, their favorite bottle and nipple type, and what feeding...