How to solve the problem of breastfeeding baby not eating bottle

Many mothers will find that they have been breastfeeding their babies all the time, but when they are ready to wean their babies, they still need to let them use bottles. However, babies are very resistant to bottles, so the phenomenon of babies not eating bottles also affects their absorption of nutrients. So, in response to such problems, the following is a detailed introduction to the solution to the problem of babies not eating bottles.

Learning to drink from a bottle is a process in which both mother and baby grow together. Some mothers feel very distressed when they see their babies refusing to drink from bottles. But I couldn't delay my work, so I had to insist on using the bottle. When the baby finally likes the bottle and no longer waits for mother to feed him while hungry, mother will feel gratified because the baby's efforts allow mother to work with peace of mind. The process may be difficult and many mothers may shed tears. But you have to believe in your baby. Your child may understand you more than you think. Psychologically establishing the concept of making progress together with your baby will make the "learning task" easier and more meaningful.

Many babies are very resistant to bottles at first. There are many reasons for this. First of all, we need to determine whether the baby does not like the bottle or the formula. You can use a spoon to feed your baby a little formula if he or she is willing to accept it. Most of the time it's due to problems with the bottle, especially the nipple. When choosing a pacifier, you should control the flow rate at the beginning. You can observe whether your baby has difficulty eating from the bottle. If your baby's face turns red when sucking, you should consider a nipple with a larger flow rate. The texture of the pacifier is also important. Babies are very different, so it is best to buy a few different types of pacifiers and let your baby try them one by one to choose the most suitable one. It is also best not to change pacifier brands frequently to avoid causing the baby to become uncomfortable with the pacifier and not drink milk.

How you bottle feed your baby is also important. Sometimes, if done right, babies will quickly start to like the bottle. It is best to have breast milk in the bottle at the beginning, which is relatively easy for babies to accept. It is best for mothers not to feed their babies with bottles. Because the baby's sensitive sense of smell can smell the fragrance of your breast milk, the baby will naturally feel strange, thinking, why give me a "foreign object" when there are obviously better ones. So mothers should try to avoid this. Some babies are so smart that they will refuse a bottle as long as they can feel that their mother is at home. The feeding position can also be changed. Don't always hold the baby in your arms like you do when breastfeeding. For example, you can hold the baby on your thighs with the baby facing outwards. The timing of bottle-feeding should also be mastered. It will generally be more effective if you feed the baby when he is hungry.

Finally, mothers should remember that since it is a “learning task”, the most important thing is: perseverance. Learning to feed from a bottle is the first small step for a baby to become independent. The process is painful, but the future is bright.

In fact, many mothers will encounter this phenomenon. When this problem occurs, don’t panic. Understand why the baby resists the bottle. It also takes a process for the baby to accept the bottle. So mothers should not be too hasty. Give the baby a process to gradually adapt and accept the bottle.