EBF LO not enjoying bottle

[rinaealy]

Hello everyone! I'm so frustrated I go back to work Tuesday and EBF LO is having a hard time adjusting to a bottle. It is really heart wrenching and it doesn't help that DH is saying it is all my fault because I rarely ever gave him a bottle. Look DH I don't need your criticism it is hard enough to know I have to give him a bottle and go back to work. Anyone else experiencing or have experienced their LO refusing the bottle? If so what did you do to get them to take it?

[irishprncss19]

My little one takes his bottle nicely for us. But we do have to give him medicine and he hates that, we take him into the bathroom and run the bathtub faucet. The minute the water turns on he's calm and sits through the medicine. There were a couple days that my H had to do the same to get LO to take his bottle. Maybe try that?

[Libby]

My LO tried 5 different bottles. Some she would choke, others gag on the nipple. She didn't want much to do with them which was weird seeing as how she nursed with a silicone nipple shield the first 10 weeks. I bought comotomo bottles and she latches just like the breast. They are squeezable silicone and she grabs at them causing more milk to come just like a natural let down. Haven't looked back since! Another option are the playtex nurses. There is a 4 pack of different nipples on Amazon and you can see which kind he likes. Don't be in the room. Have your dh hold a piece of your clothing. What AmyG had said was try to give the bottle when she was just a little hungry and not starving because it was a lot for her to learn to suck when she was thinking about how hungry she was. Sorry your DH is being that way, I'm sure he is stressed too (doesn't make it okay) best of luck! I go back Thursday

[zengal]

Yes to what Libby said. We use the playtex nursers (my baby likes the stage 1 better than the newborn nipple) but I know a lot of babies have a trial and error process finding a bottle/nipple they'll take. I stayed in a whole different part of the house, not a real long time after I'd bfed her, and DH said she was a little apprehensive but took the bottle. I really hope your husband gains some compassion for the situation!

[npg1982]

I'm in the same boat.. We try almost everyday, sometimes it's my mom, sometimes my husband, sometimes my sister. The lactation consultants encourage to just keep trying, not forcing, letting them explore the nipple with their lips and tongue. If it doesn't happen, they suggest a little glass , like a shot glass. Haven't attempted that yet. But I know that daycare must be experienced with this and may have some tricks up their sleeve .

[ladybird]

Have mentioned this in another thread but will just add here, too. The Playtex slow variety pack worked for us—we were able to find a nipple shape LO would take. We use them with the Ventaire bottles.

LO originally would not take the bottle from H. Finally, I tried giving it to her and she took it almost immediately. Maybe it felt more like her usual feeding? After a few minutes, we were able to pause and H was able to continue giving it to her without issue. It's contrary to what most people recommend—I initially left the room as suggested—but it worked for us.

Good luck!

[kaimee27]

Like PP have said, try different types of bottles/nipples. Also, your LO may not take a bottle as well when you're around since he's used to nursing from you. Maybe try putting some breastmilk on the outside of the nipple when your LO is first latching on to the bottle? I'm sorry you're going through this...hang in there mama!

[moonandback]

We tried 9 different ones with DD! She was stub-born! What finally worked was:
- Me being out of the house completely
- feeder holding baby differently than when I nurse. Baby did best with sitting on feeder's lap facing out or sitting in the bouncy chair.
- Playtex nursers with the latex nipple was what finally worked for her.

Hang in there! It is so heart wrenching and stressful when your baby won't take a bottle. I was so scared this time, but DS gave us a break. Hope your LO gives in soon!

[rinaealy]

Thank you all for the responses and I will try again today and use all of your responses.

[moonandback]

Feb 8, 2015 8:13:56 GMT -5 rinaealy said:

Thank you all for the responses and I will try again today and use all of your responses.

Good luck, mama!

[ninergirl52]

Like moonandback whoever is giving lo a bottle doesn't hold him like I nurse him and I'm never in the room. It took a few different bottles but he finally took the tommee tippee bottle. My lo will only take a bottle if he's hungry. Good luck mama. That really sucks your husband isn't being supportive!!

[rosieb0514]

We are struggling with this as well. I second the Comotomo bottles. They are a little expensive, but DS seems to like them. Since it's silicone, we squeeze some milk in his mouth if he isn't cooperating. Another trick we recently tried was to play white noise while feeding him. It calms him down and he seems to focus. Good Luck!