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How to Get a Breastfed Baby to Take a Bottle
Asked by K.M. from Boise
on September 29, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have a 2 month old daughter and we have been trying to get her to take a bottle occasionally. It lets me get out of the house for more than 2 hours at a...
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- My baby took the Advent bottle immediately, even though I nurse most of the time. But, I didn't try until after 3 months because I didn't want him to get nipple confus...
- When I was a daycare worker we had a baby come in that would refuse a bottle no matter how hungery she was so I tried syringe feeding her and it worked! Later when my...
- you might want to try an Adiri (adiri.com) bottle. its shaped like a breast and soft like one too.
6 Weeks Old and Refusing the Bottle
Asked by H.R. from Myrtle Beach
on September 22, 2008
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Hi moms! I'm needing some help. Since my infant was 2 weeks old, he has been having one bottle of breastmilk that I have pumped just to get him used to the bottle. He ...
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- Six weeks is also a growth spurt period for most babies. So he's going through a lot of changes right now, too, and probably wants the comfort of mom over a bottle. If...
- Hi H., I breastfed my twin girls (and still am) and started pumping and feeding them a bottle around 6-8 weeks to try to get them used to it to allow me a little indep...
- You might want to get the next stage nipple. The hole might be to small for him to get satisfied with the bottle, he may feel he is working to hard to get the milk.
Tampons or Pads for 13 Yo
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 25, 2010
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My twins are cross country runners. One started her period over summer and I am sure the other will soon follow. While I know it would be easier for them as athletes,...
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- I have an idea. If she tries and likes tampons, instead of brown paper bags or clear bags, have a handy roll of black or blue plastic doggie bags (from pet store) or ...
- In terms of comfort, if she's a runner, tampons would be great. You could experiment with pads though, as there are so many on the market and one might work out well. ...
- Have you looked into reusable menstrual cups? I have used the Divacup (www.divacup.com I think) for several years. It's a washable silicone cup that works like a tam...
Hanging by a Thread!!
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on February 11, 2008
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My little girl turned one in January. I tried to go back to work when she was seven months old, but she is breastfed and refused to take a bottle or sippy cup. After a...
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- My daughter would not drink milk either after breast feeding. She still doesn't like milk. I give her the Motts light apple juice with added calcium. You can also t...
- Hi R., I see you have gotten a lot of different advice on this thread and your thread about weaning. As someone who has suffered from depression in the past, I woul...
- When I went through a very similar situation with my son, now 3 1/2, our Pediatrician said he did not have to drink milk, it could be yogart, cheese, cottage cheese, e...
Help with Low Milk Supply
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on January 17, 2010
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Hi to all you mamas!
My son is 5 1/2 months and we have been breastfeeding from the start. At his 4 month check up, he had fallen completely off the growth chart (in...
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- It sounds like you're mainly concerned about your son gaining weight. I would recommend nursing him on just one side. That way he gets the hind milk or cream that co...
- I tried Goats Rue by Mother Love, it seemed to help me.
- I have also had supply issues with my daughter. It is my understanding that long term use of raspberry leaf might inhibit supply...so you might consider laying off of...
Breastfed Baby Won't Take a Bottle!
Asked by C.S. from Lewiston
on July 8, 2008
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My 12 week old daughter will not accept a bottle. She's a voracious breastfeeder and is quite big for her age. She took bottles (of breast milk) three times from other...
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- At 4 weeks, I introduced the bottle and my little one took it well. At 8 weeks, she started to refuse her daily bottle. It was then that I knew there was going to be ...
- Hi C., I had a similar problem with daughter , however I had plenty of time to play with I found a great online,catalog store that specialize in baby stuff,(a little...
- Did YOU try and give her a bottle? It was what worked with my little one. Also, check out the bottles most like breastfeeding - MAM's bottles are great!
Pads/Tampons - Am I Alone?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2011
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I don't use tampons, because I have never been able to get them in right or have them be comfortable or work. Maybe I need to try different brands? I HATE my cycle on ...
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- You can do anything with a tampon. Of course it will hold up. Just watch to make sure your flow isn't too heavy. My now 16 yr old only uses a pad during the n...
- I think Riley J. gave you all the answers you need... But yes, a tampon will allow you to swim and have fun. I really think you are not putting it in deep enough...
- You got a lot of responses, but I just wanted to add, use a plastic applicator...much easier. the cardboard ones are sometimes hard to plunge...they get slippery in y...
4 1/2 Month Old Refusing Bottle (With Breastmilk)
Asked by A.L. from Philadelphia
on June 24, 2008
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my 4 1/2 month old is refusing to take a bottle. she starts crying when anyone tries to give it to her. i am exclusively breastfeeding her, but would like her to ta...
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- Have someone else give the bottle, don't be around, experiment with nipples...what everyone else said... My daughter took it no problem. My son was problematic with ...
- don't try giving the bottle to her your self have your dh do it when you are not around V.
- Hi A., Many breastfed babies don't like to drink from bottles. I would suggest trying when you aren't home. Babies are smart and they can tell if you are home eve...
Baby Won't Take Bottle
Asked by A.J. from Boston
on April 3, 2011
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I am going back to work tomorrow, and my 8 week old will not take the bottle. My husband introduced it to her when she was 3 weeks old, she took it great (we use pump...
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- This happened to me as well when my daughter was 8 weeks old. My husband and mother did a lot of coaxing and bouncing her on the exercise ball and she would eventuall...
- Try a variety of nipples. I babysit my 3.5 month old grandson and he is very particular about the kind of nipples he likes. She will take the bottle. Are you still ...
- I thought my DD wouldn't take a bottle since she started to refuse just before I went back to work. The LC said that many babies have a stage where they stop just acce...
My 17 Month Old and His Behavior and Sleeping.
Asked by C.T. from Joplin
on December 22, 2009
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I have had continous sleeping problems with my son, ever since he was born July 2, 2008. He's had acid reflux really bad and took forever to gain weight. Now, now that...
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- I think quite differently than several other posters... I think the sleep is the key. How many hours is he sleeping? You might try putting him to bed earlier since...
- With parts of your story I can totally relate. My son is now 20 months. For the past few months he has been a terror. Not hitting and biting but tantums up the wahz...
- I have read through the other posts and agree with most of them. My son is 18 months old and does some of the same things. I have found with the hair pulling, hittin...
