Lol won't let DH feed him :(

[abb1701]

hey ladies I know I've been MIA for a while but we've semi settled into a routine so hopefully I can make some time again

Here's my latest problem...

DS loves DH I know he does. He smiles and laughs and plays with him just like he does with me or anyone else. He just won't take a bottle him. He takes bottles everyday from my mom while I'm at work so I know that's not the issue. I know this kills DH and makes him feel like a failure. Anyone have any advice or tips?

[aggiebug]

May 4, 2015 18:30:49 GMT -5 abb1701 said:

hey ladies I know I've been MIA for a while but we've semi settled into a routine so hopefully I can make some time again

Here's my latest problem...

DS loves DH I know he does. He smiles and laughs and plays with him just like he does with me or anyone else. He just won't take a bottle him. He takes bottles everyday from my mom while I'm at work so I know that's not the issue. I know this kills DH and makes him feel like a failure. Anyone have any advice or tips?

Are you always around when he tries to feed the bottle? I suggest you have him try when you are gone.

[jensoprano82]

I know this sounds nutty but we actually saw a feeding therapist back when my LO's reflux was its worst and I learned that some babies are extremely finicky about positioning and most specifically the tilt of the bottle. Maybe your H is significantly taller than you and your mom? Maybe he tries to avoid air bubbles and tries to angle the bottle almost horizontally and it kinda drowns the kiddo? (that was the mistake we were making) maybe you support his head differently? I'd have H watch you feed him a few times and try to memorize the exact positions and angles you use. Good luck!!!!!

[abb1701]

DS is seriously picky about his position he likes to sit up right in our lap while he eats and we have to slowly lean back with him so he can drain his bottle.

I think I'm going to try feeding him in his highchair since it reclines if he likes that maybe it won't matter whose holding the bottle.

[trin42]

DD is super picky about her bottle to the point she barely drinks while I'm at work (yay flash backs to DS not taking bottles for 2 months when I went neck to work. Ugh).

DD won't even let DH hold her but I think it's the cigarette smell on him. I wish he'd quit.