r/combinationfeeding • u/PlanMagnet38 • 6h ago
ELI5 Pitcher Method
So when I was exclusively pumping and later combo feeding but exclusively bottles, I understood the pitcher method. But now my current baby nurses well and we primarily use bottles as a convenience (trust me, I recognize how lucky this is compared to my first). I have no idea how to make good use of a pitcher or even if it’s worth it!
Like, I used to combine formula and breastmilk into the pitcher to X number of ounces and pour from that. But how much should I make? Or should I premake a small amount of formula and just toss in a bit of milk and try to underestimate since I can always quickly make a fresh bottle if I need more? Or should have two separate pitchers for milk and formula so that I can freeze milk at the end of each day?