Master Paced Bottle Feeding: A Must-Know Technique for Baby Feeding

 Breastmilk, formula, or donor milk—it doesn’t matter what “sauce” you’re using, but the position and technique do matter when feeding your baby from a bottle. Enter paced bottle feeding, a game-changing method every caregiver should know.

As a parent who has fed two kids and handled countless bottles, I was “today years old” when I learned about the incredible benefits of paced bottle feeding, thanks to Kelly Rutan, infant feeding expert and co-owner of Doulas of Raleigh.

Paced bottle feeding is more than just a feeding technique; it’s a simple way to mimic breastfeeding rhythms, helping babies regulate their intake and reducing the risk of overfeeding. This method also helps prevent tummy troubles and supports smoother transitions between bottle and breast.

No matter who you are—mama, dad, granny, papa, or nanny—if you’re feeding a baby from a bottle, this technique is a must-know. Our demo video breaks it all down, offering an easy, step-by-step guide to paced bottle feeding.

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