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 Grove
The Nanny Grove is a Toronto childcare agency connecting families with trusted nannies, newborn care specialists and flexible childcare support.
We provide nanny placements, night nannies, temporary childcare, newborn support, wedding childcare and event childcare in Toronto and across the GTA.
For weddings, corporate events, conferences, community events and private celebrations, The Nanny Grove can provide experienced caregivers and customized on-site childcare so parents can enjoy the event knowing their children are close by and well cared for.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Feeding does not look the same for every family.
This class is designed to provide inclusive and judgement-free infant feeding education for families using breast milk, formula, combination feeding, exclusive pumping or another feeding plan that works for their circumstances.
Our goal is for every parent and caregiver to leave feeling better informed and more confident supporting their baby.
Limited Spaces Available
To keep this class interactive and allow time for individual questions, registration is limited.
Early registration is encouraged.
Reserve your spot and feel more prepared for pumping, bottles and feeding your baby with confidence.