Keep the baby in an upright position. Leaving the baby alone with a propped-up bottle is not safe and can lead to ear infections and tooth decay. Keep the bottle tilted up. This keeps the baby from swallowing too much air. Burp a newborn baby often.
Burping brings up air the baby has swallowed.
Let the baby decide the feeding schedule. Some babies will eat four ounces all at once. Others may only take an ounce or two, but will need to eat every two hours. If the baby is not hungry, do not force him to eat. If you would like to know more about breastfeeding or bottle feeding, talk with your healthcare provider or lactation specialist.