Feeding Guide

From first sip to first bite — everything you need to know about feeding your baby at every stage.

Stage 1 — Newborn to 3 Months

🍼 First Feeds

What your baby needs: Newborns feed every 2–3 hours. Their feeding instincts are strong — the key is finding a bottle that mimics the natural breast as closely as possible to avoid nipple confusion.

Dodo Baby recommendation:

• Dodo Baby Glass Feeding Bottle with XS Nipple Extension (0–1 months)
• Move to S Nipple Extension at 1–3 months
• Our soft latch nipple mimics the natural breast for a smoother transition

Tips for this stage:

• Always sterilise bottles before first use and after every feed
• Feed on demand — follow your baby’s hunger cues, not the clock
• Hold your baby at a 45-degree angle during feeds to reduce air intake
• Burp after every feed to release trapped air

Stage 2 — 3 to 6 Months

🍼 Growing Sips

What your baby needs: Your baby is growing fast and feeding volumes are increasing. Flow rate becomes important — too slow causes frustration, too fast causes gulping and colic.

Dodo Baby recommendation:

• Dodo Baby Silicone Feeding Bottle 150ml with Slow Flow Nipple (pre-installed)
• Our dual anti-colic vents reduce gas and fussiness during feeds
• Our 360° gravity straw means no tilting — less air, less colic

Tips for this stage:

• Watch for feeding cues — rooting, sucking fists, turning head
• If your baby gulps, chokes or seems gassy — consider a slower flow nipple
• If your baby seems frustrated or takes very long to feed — consider a faster flow
• Continue sterilising until 6 months

Stage 3 — 6 Months

🥣 Hello Solids — Starting Weaning

What your baby needs: Six months is a huge milestone — your baby is ready for solids. This stage is about exploration, not nutrition. Milk remains the primary food source. Keep it fun, low pressure and messy.

Dodo Baby recommendation:

• Start with our Silicone Weaning Spoon — soft, flexible tip is gentle on sensitive gums
• Introduce our Silicone Suction Bowl — the non-slip base keeps it anchored during excited little hands
• Our Catch-All Bib catches everything — and there will be a lot to catch

Tips for this stage:

• Start with single-ingredient purees — sweet potato, banana, avocado
• Offer solids once a day to begin with, at a time when your baby is happy and alert
• Never force feed — if they turn away, stop and try again tomorrow
• Expect most food to end up everywhere except their mouth — that’s completely normal
• Always supervise during feeding

Stage 4 — 7 to 9 Months

🥄 Building Skills

What your baby needs: Your baby is developing motor skills rapidly. Introducing textured foods and self-feeding tools at this stage supports development and builds confidence at mealtimes.

Dodo Baby recommendation:

• Introduce our Silicone Spoon & Fork Set — ergonomically designed for small hands
• Add our Silicone Suction Plate — divided sections keep foods separate for curious eaters
• Our Silicone Sippy Cup introduces independent drinking — with a soft spout safe for developing gums

Tips for this stage:

• Offer soft finger foods alongside purees — banana slices, steamed carrot sticks, soft cheese
• Let your baby play with their food — sensory exploration is part of learning
• Introduce a cup alongside the bottle to begin transition
• Increase texture gradually — from smooth to mashed to soft lumps

Stage 5 — 9 to 12 Months

🍽 Joining the Table

What your baby needs: Your baby is ready to join family mealtimes. Variety, texture and independence are the focus. This is also when many parents begin transitioning away from bottles.

Dodo Baby recommendation:

• Full Dodo Baby Weaning Set — plate, bowl, sippy cup, cutlery, bib
• Silicone Bottle 250ml with Fast Flow Nipple for bottle feeds
• Dino Soothe Teether for teething discomfort during this stage

Tips for this stage:

• Eat together as a family as often as possible — babies learn by watching
• Offer 3 meals a day with 1–2 healthy snacks
• Reduce bottle feeds gradually and increase cup use
• Introduce a wider variety of flavours and textures
• Always cut food into small, manageable pieces

Sterilisation Guide

Method	Suitable For	How To
Steam Steriliser	All Dodo Baby products	Follow your steriliser’s instructions
Cold Water Steriliser	All Dodo Baby products	Use sterilising tablets with cold water
Boiling	Glass bottle & silicone products	Submerge in boiling water for 5 minutes
Dishwasher	All Dodo Baby products	Top rack, high temperature cycle
Microwave	Silicone products only	Use a microwave steriliser bag

Sterilise all feeding equipment until your baby is 12 months old.

When to Replace Your Products

Product	Replace When
Silicone Nipples	Every 2–3 months or when you notice thinning, stickiness or discolouration
Silicone Bottles	Every 6 months or when you notice discolouration or damage
Glass Bottles	Immediately if chipped or cracked
Weaning Set	When silicone shows signs of tearing or degrading
Teether	When you notice biting damage or tearing

Have a feeding question we haven’t answered? Email us at hello@dodobaby.in — our team is always happy to help.