There are many women who successfully combine breastfeeding with supplementaryfeeding, and continue in this way for many months. Supplements are usually given after the breastfeed. Some mothers find theyonly have to give one or two small supplements a day. Other mothers findthey need to give one after every breastfeed. It depends on your breastmilk production.
Mothers usually find they plateau-out at a certain levelof supplements.
But to avoid this potential problem, supplements can easily be given tothe baby by cup. Any small cup with a smooth lipor edge will be suitable e.g. a medicine measure. The baby is held in asemi-upright position, with his hands gently restrained. Rest the cup onthe baby's lower lip, and dribble the milk just into the front of the baby'smouth. The baby will soon learn to lap or suck the milk.