Whether you’re expecting your first baby or, like me, welcoming another little one, there’s plenty to think about before they arrive – from which pram you’ll buy to creating a safe sleep space. And then there are all the everyday practicalities of looking after a newborn, including, of course, how you’re going to feed them. If formula is the route for you, that means preparing for the seemingly endless cycle of making bottles.
From measuring the correct ratio of water and formula to getting the temperature just right, bottle preparation can be surprisingly time-consuming and stressful – particularly when you have a screaming, hungry newborn in your arms. I remember all too well those middle-of-the-night feeds when I’d be desperately trying to make a bottle as quickly as possible, wishing there was an easier way.
