Pumping & Bottle Feeding 101: Confident Feeding for Your Newborn Free Prenatal Class in Toronto

Pumping & Bottle Feeding 101: Confident Feeding for Your Newborn Preparing to pump, bottle-feed, combo-feed, or return to work and want to feel more confident about how it all works? Our Pumping & Bottle Feeding Class in Toronto is a practical, supportive session designed to help expecting and new parents understand pumping, milk storage, bottle feeding, formula supplementation, and how to build a feeding approach that works for their family. Whether your baby will receive expressed breast milk, formula, or a combination of both, this class gives you practical tools to make feeding feel less overwhelming and more manageable. This class is hosted by Boboto Care & The Nanny Grove. What You’ll Learn During this interactive class, we’ll cover: How to choose and use a breast pump Understanding flange sizing and comfortable pumping When and how often to pump Establishing and maintaining milk supply Safely storing, freezing, thawing and warming expressed breast milk Choosing bottles, nipples and feeding equipment Paced bottle feeding and responsive feeding techniques Recognizing hunger and fullness cues Introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby Combination feeding with breast milk and formula Formula preparation and safe bottle handling Cleaning and sterilizing pumps, bottles and feeding equipment Building a realistic pumping and feeding routine Preparing for returning to work or spending time away from baby Supporting parental rest and wellbeing while managing feeds You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how pumping and bottle feeding can fit into your family’s everyday life. Who Should Attend This class is ideal for: Expecting parents preparing before baby arrives New parents beginning their pumping journey Parents planning to exclusively pump Breastfeeding parents wanting to introduce bottles Families planning to combination-feed Formula-feeding families Parents preparing to return to work Partners and support people who will help with feeds Adoptive and foster parents Grandparents and newborn caregivers All feeding choices and family structures are welcome. Why Take a Pumping & Bottle Feeding Class? Feeding a newborn can involve a lot more than simply preparing a bottle. Questions about milk supply, pumping schedules, bottle refusal, nipple flow, milk storage and formula preparation can quickly become overwhelming. This hands-on class is designed to give you practical information before those questions arise, so you can approach feeding with greater confidence and flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to: Ask your infant feeding questions in a supportive setting Learn practical techniques you can use at home Connect with other expecting and new parents Explore different approaches to pumping and bottle feeding without judgement Enjoy refreshments and snacks while learning in a welcoming environment Meet Your Teacher — Mila Mendez, Belly to Belly Infant Feeding Mila Mendez provides inclusive, compassionate infant feeding support through Belly to Belly Infant Feeding. Mila is a parent and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist who has completed the Advanced Lactation Program with Dr. Paola Vallarino. She is also a Lactation Intern at Mamas Au Lait and is currently working toward becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). With more than twelve years of experience in education and a Master’s Degree in Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies, Mila brings a thoughtful, caring and non-judgemental approach to infant feeding support. Her goal is to help families feel informed, respected and confident in the feeding choices that work best for them and their babies. Meet the Organizations Behind the Event Boboto Care Boboto Care is a Toronto and GTA perinatal care collective supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery and early parenthood. Our multidisciplinary team provides personalized care designed to help parents feel informed, supported and well-rested during one of life’s biggest transitions. Our services include birth doula support, postpartum doula care, overnight newborn care and night nurses, lactation support, childbirth and newborn education, infant sleep support, belly binding and perinatal wellness services. Through our classes, community events and one-on-one care, we aim to make high-quality pregnancy and postpartum support easier for Toronto families to access. The Nanny Grove The Nanny Grove helps Toronto and GTA families find trusted, experienced childcare professionals for every season of family life. Our services include professional nanny placements, newborn care specialists, night nannies, temporary childcare, event childcare and customized family support. We believe finding someone to care for your child should feel personal, reassuring and thoughtful. Our goal is to connect families with caregivers who fit not only their practical needs, but their family’s values and routines. About Our Host — Toronto Birth Centre We’re honoured to gather at the Toronto Birth Centre, a welcoming, community-based space dedicated to pregnancy, birth, parenting and family wellness. The Centre provides a beautiful and intentional setting for families to learn, connect and feel supported as they prepare for life with a new baby. We’re grateful to host this class in a space that values informed choice, culturally responsive care and meaningful community support. Meet Your Sponsor- Boboto Care Boboto Care Boboto Care is a Toronto and GTA perinatal care collective supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery and the newborn stage. Our services include birth doula support, postpartum care, night nanny services, overnight newborn care, lactation support, newborn care education, infant sleep support and perinatal wellness services. We work with families across Toronto, Vaughan, North York, York Region and the GTA, helping parents feel more supported, rested and confident as they welcome a new baby. Meet Your Sponsor-The Nanny