Combi Feeding Made Easy:
Your Complete Guide to Breast + Bottle Feeding

What’s the safest way to warm or defrost breastmilk, and why avoid microwaves?

Breastmilk is rich in antibodies and nutrients that can be damaged by overheating and microwave “hot spots.” Gentle, controlled warming protects milk quality. Baby Brezza Bottle & Breastmilk Warmer gently circulates warm water to keep milk evenly warmed and has a dedicated defrost setting for frozen milk, so it thaws gradually without overheating. Use warmed milk straight away (or within NHS guidance) and never refreeze thawed milk.

Can I mix breastmilk and formula in the same feed, and in what order should I offer them?

You can mix them, but many parents offer breastmilk first so none goes to waste. If you warm ready-to-feed formula, do so gently and evenly to maintain consistency when switching between breast and bottle. For powdered formula, the Formula Pro® Advanced prepares warm, correctly mixed bottles in as little as 15 seconds, handy when you’re juggling both feeding methods.

Do I still need to sterilise, and how can I simplify washing and night feeds?

Yes, the NHS recommends sterilising feeding equipment until at least 12 months. To streamline the routine, the Bottle Washer Pro® or Steriliser Dryer Advanced with the ‘SuperQuick’ cycle can clean, sterilise and dry bottles, teats and pump parts automatically; sterilised items can remain protected for up to 48 hours when stored correctly in the machine. Pair that with the Bottle & Breastmilk Warmer and Formula Pro Advanced® for night feeds. No measuring in the dark, milk safely warmed, and more sleep with less stress.