7 Week Old Refusing Bottle

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Try the Playtex nurser bottles. My breast fed kiddos would only use those after trying a bazillion kinds. That or anything with those wide, natural shape nipples that he can latch on to like your breast. Try having someone else give him the bottle, maybe he will take it if momma's chest isn't right there. Don't worry too much about what he is eating, as long as he is gaining weight. When you get back to work he won't starve himself. Good luck momma!

My son would and still will only take the Playtex nurser bottles with the drop in liners. They are closest to nursing, and the best one for him. I would try those. Also try having someone else, try feeding him, so then he doesnt expect the breast. When you hold him, and try giving him a bottle, he of course wouldnt want the bottle when he can have it from the tap! Lol. Just give it some time, and patience and he will get the hang of it. He is still pretty little. Best wishes!

My son is soon to be 12 months and never took a bottle. I am not trying to discourage you but I eventually gave up but I am a SAHM so I found it easier to nurse than frustrate both of us. I did just read that you have to angle to bottle upwards like your nipple is and not just shove it in their mouth. I don't know if that little piece of info helps you or not but now that I know that I wonder if I was putting the bottle in his mouth wrong! No real advice I am the last person who could give it just wanted to share my newfound knowledge! Good Luck and relax she will take a bottle eventually if you are not there....hunger will win.

Some babies won't take more than this at a time from a bottle. I would wait till closer to the time you have to leave him then have someone besides you try to give it to him. He'll adjust when he's hungry. Be sure to nurse him well before you leave each day and then when your return. Could someone bring him to you or could you visit him at any point during your day for a few months? Some babies just prefer to nurse a lot when mama's home and take very little while they're separated from them. Breastmilk can also be give with a spoon, sippy or pliable plastic cup, medicine spoon/dropper/syringe or thru a tube running along the caregiver's finger while he sucks on their finger. You don't have to mess with it this early if he's not willing.

I think the nipples will make more of a difference than the bottles themselves.

My friend had to have her husband feed with bottles and she had to actually be out of the room because if her daughter saw her or "felt her presence" she would only want to nurse. She also found that her daughter was VERY particular about the temperature of the formula and pumped milk.

You said you have tried different type of nipples. I assume you mean brands, but have you tried some latex, some silicon, etc? Also, maybe try a different level. Like a level 1 if you are using newborn right now. Keep trying, too. Some babies are just resistant to change. Plus, I am sure he just adores his special Mommy-Time with you :)

Good luck!

My daughter would only take the Dr. Brown bottles. Does he do okay nursing? My daughter did not eat much more than that when she was that age and then over night she jumped to four ounces. Hang in there!

We went through ALL different bottles until we found one that my daughter liked best...and it was the cheapest. My son on the other hand, liked the most expensive one we found. They were truly picky about the bottle they preferred.

In addition, neither of my children would take a bottle if I was anywhere around. The pediatrician assured me they would both eat when they were hungry and sure enough they did, but it completely stressed me out at first. They also nursed more for the first few weeks I was back at work then we settled down into a routine. It's hard, but hang in there, they will be fine.

Good luck,
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