How does it work? of Bottle feeding

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Breast milk is expressed into a sterilised bottle using a manual or electric breast pump. It may take a few tries before the technique is perfected.

There are two main types of infant milk, and each has different ratios of two proteins: whey and casein. Those that are suitable for babies from birth contain more whey than casein. The ratio of whey to casein in these milks is similar to that of breast milk, and this is why it is thought to be easier for new babies to digest.