Are you concerned about sending your breastfed baby to childcare or a babysitter? Even though you won’t be with your baby during the day, breastfeeding doesn’t have to stop. Most breastfeeding mothers can and do continue to breastfeed their babies at home and pump during the day so that their babies can get breastmilk while at childcare. Read on for everything you need to know about preparing a breastfed baby for childcare. How Much Breastmilk to Send to Daycare for My Baby If you’ve been breastfeeding your baby on demand, it can be challenging to know how much milk to send. You may know when your baby eats, but it’s difficult to know how much your baby is actually getting. Most childcare workers recommend sending one bottle for every two hours your baby is there. So, if your baby is at childcare for eight hours, you’d need to send four bottles. You should also send one backup bottle, in case your baby has a day where they’re extra hungry. You don’t want an upset baby at childcare. The amount in each bottle will depend on your baby’s age and how often they feed. Start by figuring out how many times … Continue reading How To Prepare A Breastfed Baby For Daycare