bottle-feeder

Baby's milk dispenser

A bottle-feeder is someone or something that feeds using a bottle rather than nursing naturally.

The term applies to caregivers who feed infants with bottles rather than breastfeeding, or to young animals raised on bottles: The lamb was a bottle-feeder from birth.

Bottle-fed is the more common form.

nutrition

formula

Fixed method or notation

fortified · hydration · calories · probiotics · digestion · allergens · lactose-free · hypoallergenic · nutrients · ounces

infancy

formula

Fixed method or notation

pacifier · crib · nursery · diapers · onesie · swaddle · bassinet · newborn · teething · stroller

equipment

nipple

Mammary projection

silicone · latex · sterilizer · measuring · BPA-free

caregiving

parent

Mother or father

grandparent · caregiver · on-demand · supervision · responsibility · attentive · soothing · bonding · comfort · nurture

Opposites
infant feeding method

bottle-feederbreastfeeder

One who lactates for infant

wet nurse · nurser

Family

feed, bottle, feeding, feeder, bottles, bottling, feeds, bottleneck, bottler

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G