Is your baby refusing the bottle? Or maybe you’re wondering when and how to introduce one while breastfeeding? In this episode, Jean Hawney, Speech-Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, breaks down the differences between breastfeeding and bottle feeding and shares practical tips to help parents feel confident.

You’ll learn:

• When to introduce a bottle (weight gain concerns, latch difficulties, returning to work, caregiver bonding, or simply as a backup)

• How often to practice with the bottle so your baby stays comfortable with both breast and bottle

• Red flags that signal your baby may be struggling at the breast or the bottle

• When to reach out to an IBCLC or speech-language pathologist for extra support

Feeding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing a combination of both, this episode will give you tools to reduce stress and support your baby’s growth.