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Feeding Bottle

Definition: A "feeding bottle" is a special container that is designed to hold liquid food, usually milk or formula, for babies and very young children. It has a soft top called a "teat" (or "nipple") that the baby can suck to drink from it, similar to how they would suck from their mother's breast.

Usage Instructions:

1. Fill the Bottle: Pour the milk or formula into the feeding bottle. Make sure to follow the instructions for the right amount.
2. Attach the Teat: Secure the teat on top of the bottle tightly to prevent any spills.
3. Check Temperature: Before giving it to the baby, check if the milk is at a comfortable temperature (not too hot).
4. Hold the Baby: Sit in a comfortable position and hold the baby close to you.
5. Feed the Baby: Place the teat in the baby’s mouth and let them suck. Make sure they are comfortable and not swallowing too much air.

Example:

• "I need to prepare a feeding bottle for the baby before we go out."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might hear "feeding bottle" referred to in discussions about infant nutrition or pediatric care. For example: - "The pediatrician recommended using a glass feeding bottle instead of plastic for better health."

Word Variants:

• Bottle-feeding: This term refers to the act of feeding a baby with a bottle instead of breastfeeding.
• Teat: The soft part of the feeding bottle that the baby sucks on.

Different Meanings:

While "feeding bottle" primarily refers to the container for babies, "bottle" can also mean any kind of container for liquids, like a water bottle or a soda bottle.

Synonyms:

• Baby bottle
• Milk bottle
• Nursing bottle

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "feeding bottle," but here are some related ones: - "Bottle it up": This idiom means to keep your feelings or emotions inside instead of expressing them. - "Put a lid on it": This phrase means to keep something quiet or to stop it from happening, similar to closing a bottle.

Summary:

A feeding bottle is an essential item for many parents, providing a way to feed their babies when breastfeeding is not possible.

Academic

Noun

1. a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children

Synonyms

• bottle
• nursing bottle