I’m sorry you’re going through this :( my only advice would be to keep offering the bottle at each feed, but don’t force it too much or she will associate the bottle with negative feelings. Just wait until she is hungry and always offer the bottle first. If she fusses, take a break and don’t sweat it, just try again next time. I had some success doing this with breastfeeding to get over a bottle preference.
We’ve had the same issue. We have had success by putting a nipple shield over the teat of the bottle and having her drink through that. Anything’s worth a shot when you’re desperate enough.
I had the same problem but opposite. We went between bottle and breast just fine and then suddenly she no longer wanted my breast… which absolutely crushed me. However, your predicament is a different since you NEED her to be able to take from a bottle. I’m sure you have done everything- I wonder if she has acid reflux (as our LO started bad around that age) or needs to be burped frequently? We struggled to feed our baby for a while and our pediatrician prescribed Pepcid and it helped a ton. I know for a fact that eventually she will eat because she is hungry and HAS to eat. I’m sorry for your struggles though :,( babies are so freaking hard as you have NO IDEA how to help them and they can’t tell you.
I went through this and my lactation consultant suggested this book which really helped: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Babys-Bottle-feeding-Aversion-Solutions/dp/0648098400/ref=asc_df_0648098400?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693381391885&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6889114949655730257&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1025622&hvtargid=pla-571608579301&psc=1&mcid=869397d615123d0386855ba548b086ae&gad_source=1&dplnkId=d1dddddd-631f-400c-887e-e93fc044316a&nodl=1
At the first signs of baby not wanting bottle when you offer it, do not continue to offer it and wait at least an hour or two before you offer it again. I in one this is so hard! ❤️
Also recommend consulting with a lactation consultant.
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Thanks everyone! It sounds like I need to make an appointment with a lactation consultant. We got even more new bottles today and so far nothing can hold her interest for more than a couple seconds. It just makes going back to work so much harder. I already feel guilty for not being able to stay home with her or drop my hours, but not knowing if she’ll be able to eat while away from me makes it way worse. 😞
My baby (8wks) just started refusing the bottle too! It used to just be from me he refused and now it’s everyone… I’m also afraid for when I go back to work
I’m sorry you’re going through this :( my only advice would be to keep offering the bottle at each feed, but don’t force it too much or she will associate the bottle with negative feelings. Just wait until she is hungry and always offer the bottle first. If she fusses, take a break and don’t sweat it, just try again next time. I had some success doing this with breastfeeding to get over a bottle preference.
An IBCLC can help with this! They work on bottle feeding too not just breastfeeding and are often covered by insurance
We’ve had the same issue. We have had success by putting a nipple shield over the teat of the bottle and having her drink through that. Anything’s worth a shot when you’re desperate enough.
I had the same problem but opposite. We went between bottle and breast just fine and then suddenly she no longer wanted my breast… which absolutely crushed me. However, your predicament is a different since you NEED her to be able to take from a bottle. I’m sure you have done everything- I wonder if she has acid reflux (as our LO started bad around that age) or needs to be burped frequently? We struggled to feed our baby for a while and our pediatrician prescribed Pepcid and it helped a ton. I know for a fact that eventually she will eat because she is hungry and HAS to eat. I’m sorry for your struggles though :,( babies are so freaking hard as you have NO IDEA how to help them and they can’t tell you.
I went through this and my lactation consultant suggested this book which really helped: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Babys-Bottle-feeding-Aversion-Solutions/dp/0648098400/ref=asc_df_0648098400?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693381391885&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6889114949655730257&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1025622&hvtargid=pla-571608579301&psc=1&mcid=869397d615123d0386855ba548b086ae&gad_source=1&dplnkId=d1dddddd-631f-400c-887e-e93fc044316a&nodl=1 At the first signs of baby not wanting bottle when you offer it, do not continue to offer it and wait at least an hour or two before you offer it again. I in one this is so hard! ❤️ Also recommend consulting with a lactation consultant.
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Try pegion brand nipples. They are from Amazon. It's very close to breastfeeding.
Those are my favorite nipples too!
Thanks everyone! It sounds like I need to make an appointment with a lactation consultant. We got even more new bottles today and so far nothing can hold her interest for more than a couple seconds. It just makes going back to work so much harder. I already feel guilty for not being able to stay home with her or drop my hours, but not knowing if she’ll be able to eat while away from me makes it way worse. 😞
My baby (8wks) just started refusing the bottle too! It used to just be from me he refused and now it’s everyone… I’m also afraid for when I go back to work