Making baby formula the right way like cleaning and sterilising tools, boiling water, adding the right amount of formula needed,  and throwing away leftovers keeps your baby healthy and avoids sickness.

If you cannot breastfeed, baby formula is the only other safe choice for your baby. 

Your breastfed baby is getting enough milk if they have 6-8 heavy wet diapers, 1-2 soft poops a day, healthy looking skin, are alert, and are growing well.

You have the legal right to breastfeed anywhere in Australia, so when out and about, dress comfortably, find a calm spot, and use the parent rooms to privately feed your hungry baby.

Read more about what causes your baby to cry and what to do to calm your baby.

By the time your baby is 2 months old, they should have had their 6-week vaccinations. At 4 months old, your baby will need their next set of vaccinations.