As new mothers, there’s a lot of learning that goes on within the first few weeks, months, and years—for both you and your babe. Transitioning your little one from on-the-boob breastfeeding to the bottle is one of those giant steps that can be a tough one. Thanks to companies like Munchkin, however, this change doesn’t have to be difficult. The brand’s carefully designed bottles, pacifiers, and cups are made specifically to solve this conundrum, with a shape and feel that’s made to feel (and work) as close as possible to the real thing, eliminating many latch issues and nipple confusion concerns. So, to help guide you through the boob-to-bottle process, we’ve teamed up with the baby-centric company to bring you these tips to make the switch a pleasant and successful one.

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