Gettng Child to Take a Bottle

Hi C M keep working with him, and don't give in to breast, if you do it's counter productive in what you are tring to accomplish. Becasue he is 7 1/2 months you may want to try him on a cup. J. L.

Greetings!

Have you tried different kinds of bottles? It took me three different kinds before we ended up with Playtex Drop-ins.

I wouldn't start him on a cup just yet, he needs to be on something that he can get sustained amounts from. Try working with different kinds of nipples/bottles that feel more natural and less like a bottle.

Also, have you tried feeding him with the bottle? He may just be needing Mommy's scent nearby and warmth. So, if that's it then try tricking him with a blanket that you've slept with and has grabbed your scent.

Good Luck.

Every child is different. I think you should be glad your son wants to nurse. That's a very good thing. He may need more nurturing. You may start seeing his love language. Have you read the five love languages of children. I bet his may be touch. Seems he likes to be close to you. Your daughter must have a different love language. Maybe praise or one of the other ones. Look at the book next time your on line or at a book store. M. R

I had great success with the "MAM" brand. My son LOVED these bottles.
You can get it from www.amazon.com

It is also BPA free.

Maybe he is having a growth spurt and just needs you more as their intake naturally increases at these periods. Or, if a baby is ill or getting sick, sometimes they just get more clingy. ALSO, this is also a time where "separation anxiety" crops up in some babies. My kids, got separation anxiety from about 6 months old.

Good luck,
Susan

I wish I had better news for you. We had the same problem with our first son. My husband went through all kinds of unhappiness trying to get him to take a bottle -- I had to go back to work.

First piece of advice: you can't be there. If the baby knows that the "goods" are available he'll hold out for the real thing.

Get some dental syringes -- you can shoot BM or formula into his mouth to make sure he's not starving. Small

Keep trying different bottles until you find the one he likes. I think we tried EVERYTHING. Seriously. He finally settled on Dr. Browns bottles. Have your spouse hang in there and eventually it will work.

I hope someone has some better advice; I do have a lot of commiseration, however. I know what you're going through and I don't think you're doing anything wrong.

put a faster flow nipple on it so it's easier to the milk out also add a little chocolate ovalteen to it to give it a tastier flavor.

OH, I do feel for you. I had the exact same issue w/ my daughter. I breasfed exclusively and went back to work after four months. My mother-in-law watched her while I worked and my daughter would absolutely refuse the pumped breastmilk bottle. We tried everything. I read up on it, it's quite common for baby to refuse the bottle until mom gets home. Then, of course, they power-nurse! So, I had a little nighttime power nurser. We shared a family bed to make it easier on me, but I often went into work groggy. It's not for everyone, but it worked for us. Best of luck!

Dear C M,
Some children do not take nipples...other than mom's. My second son was like this and we tried all kinds of different nipples. He also would not take a pacifier. He knew what he wanted and was strong willed...still is:)
I know it is hard, but he should start eating solid foods soon and will drink from a tippy cup and then nursing can be postponed when someone is caring for him by feeding him other things. This is the only thing that ever worked for me. I always had to nurse him...nobody else could give him a bottle. He is very smart and knew what he wanted. Apparently you have on like this and you will have to adjust to it until he gets a little older.
Have a blessed Christmas and enjoy those beautiful gifts of God.
H.

Try those new sothie niples..or any niples that are similar to your niple on your breast!