Feeding newborn babies can be a hard task if the mother doesn't have any previous experience. Your baby won't be able to tell you when he is hungry; you have to identify his gestures. It is better to feed your baby before he starts to cry because crying means he has been hungry for a long time. Once you delay or fail to understand his gestures, the feeding process will become frustrating for you and your baby.
There is no hard and fast rule about feeding your baby. While feeding him you have to be careful that you don't force extra milk into his mouth. While you can feed him frequently, you should know that it takes almost 4 hours for formula milk to digest. A lot of mothers worry that their child is not getting enough nutrition. If your child is losing weight then you need to consult a doctor to know what type of milk formula is suitable for your baby. You need to know the exact amount of food that your baby can take. If you see your baby eating the food without any sort of fuss (not a guaranteed sign though) and his weight is also increasing accordingly, it usually means that his feeding habits are fine.
When you are feeding him from a bottle, you have to do so in the proper position. Hold your baby in a slightly upright position to make it easier for him to swallow easily and prevent the milk from spilling and running into his nostrils. If you are not comfortable with the position of feeding your baby, then you should change it immediately. Your uncomfortable posture can affect the baby too. Allow your baby to take his time. It is considered normal that a baby will pause from time to time while drinking.
However, choosing the proper milk formula is another tough task for you. Nowadays, organic baby food has gained popularity because mothers prefer baby food that is free from chemicals and pesticides. Organic milk is the best source of nutrition as it contains up to 71 percent more omega 3 than non organic milk.