XP: Breastfeeding to Bottle

RanFan28 · May 2014

Hi! I'm new here. I posted this on my BMB, but thought you ladies might have some help/advice. TIA!

So, LO has only had 2 bottles in his 4.5 months. One was at a week old and one was at 2 months. Last week DH took him to MILs birthday and he refused to eat. He pushed the bottle away and didn't eat for 5 hours, when he got home and nursed. When we did the 2 bottles before, he took them without a problem, so we weren't really practicing in between. I want him to take a bottle for times when we go out or DH/grandparents want to take him. We've tried Dr. Browns, Avent, Avent Natural and Medela since last week with no success. Also, he has a sensitive gag reflex and the nipples seem to be too long. Any advice?

Chichigo · May 2014

I tried every type of pacifier possible and NY son rejected them all. I decided I wouldn't do the same with bottles. We just kept offering the standard Medela and he eventually accepted it.

There is at least one brand of sippee cup designed for 4 months. You can try that or a small open cup, which is what I've had most success with.

RanFan28 · May 2014

theresat858 said:
if you want baby to take a bottle, you have to be consistent with it, not just offering one every few months.

Yea! I'm afraid I've lost my chance. FTM fail. I will try a sippy. Thanks!

ChrMoo · May 2014

We had the same issue and my DD has no problem now with the Tommee Tippie bottles. They nipple and bottle head are shaped just like your breast. They also have a selection for babies with gas and sensitive tummies, it has an added vent like Dr. Brown's. GL

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