Babies that are bottle fed have a rooting reflex even though they don't need to find your nipple. When feeding a bottle-fed baby, they may initially turn their head from side to side in search of a nipple. You can stroke or touch their cheek to get them to turn toward a bottle or to know that it's time to eat.

Is there really a difference between breastfed and formula fed babies?

Breastfed babies have fewer infections and hospitalizations than formula-fed infants. During breastfeeding, antibodies and other germ-fighting factors pass from a mother to her baby and strengthen the immune system. This helps lower a baby's chances of getting many infections, including: ear infections.

Do bottle-fed babies settle better?

New mums should be advised that it is normal for their baby to cry more if they are breastfed, say experts. The Medical Research Council team says this irritability is natural, and although formula-fed babies may appear more content and be easier to pacify, breast is still best.