title: Key issues to address with bottle-feeding.
abstract: Proper feeding during a baby's first year of life is crucial for a sound nutritional foundation. Because of this, there are several issues that must be addressed to ensure the child is fed properly. First, bottle-feeding moms should not be made to feel guilty about their feeding decision. It is also important to review feeding practices to avoid overfeeding and encourage positive nurturing techniques. Mothers should learn the key signals to watch for from their baby, such as sleep patterns and bowel movements. Also, it is crucial to teach parents the essential issues related to preparing bottles, such as cleaning the bottles and nipples and properly mixing the formula.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing and Health Science, George Mason University, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sears
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kodadek
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D001903:Bottle Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic