The major health organizations — including the American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP), American Medical Association (AMA), the
American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the World Health
Organization (WHO) — agree that breast milk is the ideal form of
nutrition for babies (especially during the first 6 months).
However, only you can decide what's best for you and your baby.
Whether you've decided to formula feed your baby from the start,
are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are
switching from breast milk to formula, you're bound to have
questions. Here are answers to some common inquiries about
formula feeding. Is it OK to prop a bottle in my baby's mouth?
No. You shouldn't leave your baby unattended or feeding from a
"propped" bottle. Propping a bottle is a choking hazard and also
can lead to ear infections and baby bottle tooth decay, a
serious dental condition that results from formula (as well as
breast milk or juice) pooling in a baby's mouth. Always hold
your baby during feedings. It is OK to