HELP!! Im breastfeeding and thats all my baby is use to how do i get her use to a bottle 2?

Question

ima be working soon and i cant get my baby to use a bottle even if its breast milk in the bottle what do i do?

And if i want to stop brestfeeding how do i stop my milk without the pain if possible HELP

Answer 1

Don't worry, you can still feed your baby even if she won't take a bottle. First I would suggest what some other people have said, try different nipples on the bottles. Make sure you get an infant one with one tiny hole so she has to suck just as much as with the breast (other 'faster' nipples flow freely and can cause baby not to suck well back on your breast). Also, try having your husband/partner/caregiver give her the bottle when you aren't there. Make sure she is hungry. Sometimes if they know mama is right there with the real deal, they will refuse the bottle. If she doesn't take a bottle still, you have other options.

You can feed her with either a spoon or a cup or an eyedropper. Many people choose to do this to avoid any nipple confusion. Here: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/t026000.asp is some great advice on feeding with one of these methods.

It sounds like you are being a great mom and trying to do whatever possible to make sure your daughter gets what is best for her- breastmilk only up until at least 6 months. It is so good to hear that you haven't given up and are willing to do whatever you need for your baby!

Answer 2

If you want to stop all at once you should talk to your OB and get a prescription for pills that will help dry up your milk. Also the less you nurse and pump the more you will dry up.

What kind of nipples have you tried? Try and find some that are shaped more like a natural nipple. The ones I used were the Playtex with the collapsible bag. My daughter didn't have much trouble taking them. Also try having someone else give her the bottle. If she smells you she is more likely to want the breast instead of the bottle.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Start with breastmilk in a bottle with a wide nipple... the shape will be close to what the baby is used to... second when you are trying to introduce the bottle make sure baby isn't really hungry because then the baby will get frustrated more easily then if you squirt a little of the milk out of the nipple of the bottle onto baby's lips and tongue baby will be more likely to want to latch on... another tip is to brush your hand across baby's cheek, it is instict for baby to try to latch on when you do this that will at least give you the chance to get the bottle in baby's mouth

Answer 4

Have someone else, anyone else give the baby the bottle. My youngest would not take a bottle from me for a very long time.

To stop without pain, take cooler showers. A lot of women swear by cabbage leaves in their bras. Don't pump if you get engorged, it will stimulate more milk production. Ice packs will help. Put them on over your shirt.

Answer 5

Stopping is going to be painful...just like being engorged (I'm sure you know the feeling) but with no relief.

Your baby most likely will fight you with the bottle period. Your best bet is to get someone else to give it to her with out you being in the room. If she can hear, see or smell you...she's not going to take that plastic thing:) Once someone else gets her to take a bottle (she finally will when she gets really hungry, but find someone with a lot of patience) a few times, try giving it to her again.

Cradling her in the nursing position will also provoke the head turning demand to nurse. Try feeding her with her feet in your tummy and your hand holding up her head over your knees, or even in her bouncy seat or carseat.

Good luck

Answer 6

have someone else give the bottle. some babies won't take a bottle from any female,especially mom if they are used to nursing. if you want to totally wean do it one feeding at a time over the course of a few weeks but unless it's driving you nuts and making you unhappy baby can nurse with you and do bottles when you're at work and it is better for the baby. just do what's best for both of you and good luck.

Answer 7

She most likely won't take it from you at the beginning. If she can see/smell or hear you, she'll want to get it from the "tap." Try Dr. Brown's bottles, many people have had luck with those.

And regarding stopping, you'll most likely have engorgement. I don't know what more you can do about that.

Answer 8

Mix boiling water and sugar into a syrup, dip in the nipple of the bottle, wait for nipple to cool and try. Also, try different bottle types: My daughter would only take Playtex, my son Medela

Answer 9

You'll probably have to try several different bottles, until your child takes one. A rather unique bottle for those who want to avoid nipple confusion is at www.adiri.com
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Good luck.

Answer 10

My son on no account did take a bottle. i attempted a team of circumstances. i attempted having somebody else supply it to him even though it did no longer artwork. He began utilising a sippy cup at approximately 5 months and extremely as we communicate desperate he favored that to the breast!