Feeding a baby is a parent's earliest and most important task. Done correctly, it helps a baby grow and thrive physically and emotionally. It also is essential to the wellbeing of the parents because if a baby doesnt thrive or if the process is unsatisfying, parents will be left anxious and distressed.

While breastfeeding is the natural way to feed an infant, ignorance of the mechanisms, societal pressures and the lack of help often force mothers into bottlefeeding and the nurturing experience can become less happy and unfulfilling.

There is, therefore, a need for information that ensures infants are fed successfully via breast or bottle and in ways that enchance their relationships with their mothers (and fathers). The book covers the technical side of feeding and how to manage it even in special and more difficult situations, such as twins and multiples, pre-term babies, and while travelling or working.

As well as being advised on any safety and preparation issues, parents will be guided on responding to their baby's needs by learning to 'read' infant behaviour and adjusting feeds accordingly