Repsonsive Formula Feeding

Question 1

Mother centres approach

Answer 1

Establish what mum already knows
Use simple language
Eye contact
Body language

Question 2

Benefits of responsive bottle feeding

Answer 2

Encourages a strong bond between mum and baby
Stimulates hand and eye coordination
Facilitates social interaction
Reduces likelihood of ovrfeeding

Question 3

Usages a close loving bond what info do formula feeding mothers need to fo the as safely as possible l

Answer 3

How to clean and sterilise outlet
How to make up a feed
The type of milk to use

Question 4

How to explain responsive bottle ending

Answer 4

Feed baby responsively - wait for cues
Hold baby close when feeding
Limit to 2-3 people who bottle feed baby
Pace the feed - enabling the baby to take control of the milk flow and volum
Hold the baby semi upright
Invite baby to take the teat
Hod bottle horizontally or slightly tipped in order that the the baby can control the milk flow
Follow the babys cues for when they want a break - milk splicing out of oath, splayed fingers and toes, stopping suckling
Lower teat in the mouth and remove teat
Avoid forcing to complete the feed

Question 5

What signs to discuss with mum o help her tell if the baby is getting enough milk

Answer 5

8-10 feedss in 24hrs
Or 4 in 1st 24hrs
Baby comes off on its own
Suck swallow pattern
Baby weeing and pooing

Question 6

Why is the recommended age for starting solid foods six months

Answer 6

Developmental readiness - the baby is ready if they can sit up and hold their head steady, coordinate tear eyes,hands and mouth to be able to look at their food, pick it up and put in their mouth and swallow food
After six months breast milk alone will not meet babys nutritional needs
Gut sufficiently azure and dies other foods
If given earlier can trigger allergic sensitisation