How to Give a Bottle to a Newborn?

When giving a bottle to a newborn, the most important thing is that your baby feels comfortable and safe during feeding. Hold your baby in an upright angle, close to semi-upright, with their head slightly elevated—never flat on their back, because this increases the risk of aspiration (formula entering the windpipe). Hold the bottle almost horizontally; only the nipple part should contain formula, so the baby has to work a bit to get milk, and this prevents swallowing too much air. Let milk flow only as the baby sucks, not tilted so it pours out on its own. Every 5-10 minutes or when the baby pauses, take a break and burp them. Always take the bottle out when your baby is done—never leave a bottle propped or in the baby's mouth unsupervised. The Ministry of Health recommends this position and interval-based burping method.