Figures show that in 2022-23 some 17.7% of babies aged six to eight weeks are fed with both formula and breast milk - up from 16.6% in 2021-22.
The proportion of new mothers in England who feed their babies with both formula and breast milk is on the rise, new figures suggest. The figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show that in 2022-23 some 17.7% of babies aged six to eight weeks are 'partially breastfed'. That is a rise from 16.6% in 2021-22 and 15.7% in 2020-21. The figure for mixed-feeding, also known as combi-feeding, has steadily increased each year over the last five years.
7m people 'could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040' The NHS recommends mothers breastfeed exclusively for six to eight weeks after the birth to allow their milk supply to become fully established. After that, the NHS recommends mothers who want to combi-feed to replace one of their baby's regular daily feeds with a bottle.