Some mothers battle with the uncertainty of not knowing how much breast milk their baby is actually getting and many wonder whether mixed feeding is necessary. One of the big differences between breastfed and formula fed babies is that it’s clear how much milk volume a bottle fed baby has had. It’s just a simple matter of reading the measurements on the side of the bottle. Working out how much a breastfed baby has had requires a few more observation skills.

In my practice as a clinical psychologist, parents often say to me that there’s nothing they can do to help their crying baby.  While you may not be able to stop the crying, there are absolutely things you can do – things to help your baby feel safe and reassured.