Formula & Bottle Feeding Masterclass

The complete step-by-step guide for parents who want to formula or bottle feed with confidence, without second guessing every decision.

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Because Formula Feeding Parents Deserve More Than “Just Follow the Tin”

For many parents, formula feeding comes with little real education.

You’re handed a tin, shown how to make a bottle and expected to somehow know the rest.

How much should your baby drink? Which formula is best? Why are they unsettled after feeds? Is this normal or is something wrong?

Suddenly every feed feels like guesswork and every decision feels overwhelming.

This masterclass was created to change that.

Created By An Infant Feeding Specialist Who Understands Feeding Beyond The Bottle

Built by a Registered Nurse/Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, this course combines evidence-based education with real-world clinical experience supporting thousands of feeding families. So you’re not just learning generic advice pulled from Google. You’re learning the why behind feeding decisions. Whether you're preparing for baby's arrival or navigating feeding challenges right now. Because when it comes to feeding your baby, feeling informed is priceless.

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Inside This Masterclass You'll Learn:

Choose the right formula for your baby with confidence
Understand formula labels and marketing claims
Prepare and store bottles safely
Know how much your baby actually needs to drink
Support comfortable, responsive bottle feeding
Recognise normal feeding behaviour vs red flags
Troubleshoot common issues like reflux, gas and unsettled feeds
Understand when symptoms may suggest actual feeding concerns
Practical troubleshooting tips for common bottle feeding struggles

Course curriculum

1. Welcome to The Gentle Village Masterclass
2. Important Information Before We Begin
3. How to Use This Course
1. How Feeding Coordination Develops
2. Hunger and Fullness Cues
3. Cluster Feeding in Formula Fed Babies
4. Digestive Maturation in the First Months
5. Understanding Infant Behaviour
6. When Feeding Behaviour May Suggest More Than Temporary Discomfort
1. Why Choosing a Formula Feels So Confusing
2. Looking Beyond the Front of the Formula Tin
3. Understanding Common Formula Labels
4. HMO Claims and “Closer to Breastmilk”
5. How Formula Marketing Influences Parents
6. Understanding Formula in Healthcare Settings
7. Price vs Quality: The Truth
8. How to Compare Formulas with Confidence
1. The Gentle Village Formula Decision Pathway
2. Understanding Formula Stages
3. Standard Cow's Milk-Based Infant Formula
4. Variations of Standard Cow's Milk Formulas
5. Anti-Reflux (Thickened) Formulas
6. Hydrolysed Infant Formulas
7. Amino Acid Formulas
8. Goat's Milk Infant Formula
9. Soy and Plant-Based Formulas
10. When Cow's Milk Protein Intolerance Shows Up as Behaviour
11. When It May Be Reasonable to Trial a Formula Change
12. When Not to Change Formula
13. Making Formula Decisions With Confidence
1. Understanding Safe Formula Preparation
2. Water, Temperature & Sterilisation
3. Step-By-Step: Preparing a Bottle of Formula
4. Night-Time Bottle Preparation Made Easier
5. Storing, Reheating & Handling Prepared Formula Safely
6. Preparing Formula When You’re Out of the House
1. Setting Realistic Feeding Expectations
2. Understanding Typical Feeding Volumes
3. How Often Should My Baby Feed?
4. Night Feeds & Expectations
5. Individual Metabolism Differences
6. Why Babies Don’t Always Finish the Bottle
1. Making Feeding Transitions Gentle for Your Baby
2. How to Switch From One Formula to Another Gently
3. Transitioning from Breastmilk to Formula
4. Mixed (Combo) Feeding Strategies
5. Normal Adjustment vs Red Flags When Changing Formula
6. Real Life Examples of Formula Changes
1. Combining Breast and Bottle Feeding
2. Feeding, Sleep & Mixed Feeding
3. Protecting Your Milk Supply
4. When Your Milk Supply Feels Like It’s Dropping
5. When Feeding Starts to Feel Like Too Much: Understanding Triple Feeding
6. Reducing the Mental Load of Mixed Feeding
1. Bottle Feeding Is More Than "Just Milk"
2. Bottle Feeding Positions
3. Paced Bottle Feeding
4. Teat Shape, Flow & Bottle Design
5. Slim Neck vs Wide Neck Bottles
6. How Bottle and Teat Choice Can Influence Reflux Symptoms
7. Tongue Ties & Bottle Feeding - Why It’s Not Always “Easier”
8. How to Provide Oral Support During Bottle Feeds
9. Bottle Types and What's Available
10. Do "Anti-Colic" or Vented Bottles Actually Work?
1. Not Every Unsettled Baby Has an Intolerance
2. Reflux is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis
3. Gut inflammation in infants
4. Understanding the Cow's Milk Protein Intolerance (CMPI) Spectrum
5. What CMPI Actually Looks Like
6. Understanding Your Baby's Stool
7. Behavioural Intolerance
8. CMPI or Lactose Intolerance?
9. How CMPI Is Diagnosed and Why It’s Often Missed or Overdiagnosed
10. What To Do If You Suspect CMPI
1. When Something Feels Off With Feeding
2. Common Feeding Challenges & How to Approach Them
3. Constipation & Formula Changes
4. "Colic," Gas, Trapped Wind & Bloating
5. Clicking, Milk Spilling & Messy Feeds
6. Frothy, Mucusy & Explosive Runny Stools
7. Reflux Patterns: When It’s Normal and When It May Mean More
8. Bottle Refusal & Bottle Aversion
9. Sudden Formula Rejection
10. Knowing When to Seek Further Help
1. Q: Why Is My Baby Cluster Feeding if He's Formula Fed?
2. Q: What If My Baby Wants More Than the Tin Recommends?
3. Q: Do I Have to Follow the Feeding Guide Exactly?
4. Q: My Baby Snacks Instead of Finishing Bottles. Is That Normal?
5. Q: What Formula Should I Start With?
6. Q: Is Goat Milk Really "Closer to Breastmilk?"
7. Q: Can I Use Soy Formula?
8. Q: Can I Microwave Formula?
9. Q: Why is My Formula Foamy/Bubbly?
10. Q: How Do I Sterilise Bottles When Travelling?
11. Q: Can I Pre-Make Bottles?
12. Q: Is Shaking the Bottle Bad for Gas?
13. Q: Can I Save Leftover Formula?
14. Q: What is Dream Feeding and Does it Work?
15. Q: When Should Solids Come Before Bottles?
16. Q: How Long Should I Trial A Formula Before Changing?
17. Q: How Much Spit Up Is Considered Normal vs Too Much?
18. Q: My Baby Has Silent Reflux Signs But Isn't Vomiting, Can It Still Be Reflux?
19. Q: How Do I Know If This Is Normal Newborn Fussiness Or A Possible Intolerance?
20. Q: Can Goat Milk Formula Help With Cow's Milk Intolerance?
21. Q: Can Tongue Ties Affect Bottle Feeding Too?
22. Q: Does My Baby Need A Tongue Tie Release?
23. Q: What Bottle Feeding Signs May Suggest Oral Dysfunction Rather Than "Just Reflux?"
24. Q: What Bottles Are The Best Ones For My Baby?
25. Q: How Often Should Formula Fed Babies Poo?
26. Q: When Should I Worry About Constipation?
27. What Poop Colours/Textures Are Normal and When Should I Worry?
1. Formula Comparison Chart
2. Teat Flow Rate Guide
3. Bottle Volume Guide
4. A Gentle Transition Planner
5. Bonus Resource: The Gentle Infant Reflux Tracker Workbook
1. Thank You for Joining Me

About this course

$195.00
117 lessons
1.5 hours of video content

Stop Guessing Your Way Through Feeding

Feel confident in every bottle you prepare, every formula you choose, and every feeding decision you make. Give yourself the education most formula feeding parents never receive.

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