We think that she may have a phobia to the bottle or it is behavioral. She also will not drink from a sippy cup either. She has no problem sucking because she does just fine sucking on a pacifier. We have tried different bottles and formula with no success. We have to trick her to drink any formula such as rocking her to sleep with the pacifier in her mouth and once she completely asleep we pull the pacifier out and stick the bottle in........and then she will suck on it. She was diagnosed with reflux at 2 months. We are worried that she isn't getting the adaquate amount of formula for her age. She only has 12 to 15 oz of formula each day. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-21 16:02:42 · 9 answers · asked by Kristen D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't think anything is wrong with your daughter not wanting a bottle when she's awake. Is she getting any other food intake, like baby food? She might be full on food and refusing the bottle because she doesn't want it. I'm sure she'll let you know if she's hungry.
If you're really concerned that she might have a phobia to bottles, it could be that she's feeling the after effects from the refluxes. Have her seen.
2006-09-21 16:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she's lactose intolerant. Have you tried SOY formula?
If I were you I would throw the bottles away. Use a sippy cup from now on. She doesn't like them anyway, don't push them on her because you will be taking them away very soon anyway.
What does your Dr. say about her nutrition? What else is she getting through out the day that is filling her up? Try not giving her any fluids except formula during her day. She will eventually get thirsty and take only what you give her. I would also suggest not giving into her "complex". The deeper you go into trying to figure her out and sneaking a bottle in while she's sleeping, etc. the worse you are going to make the problem. She should be getting at least 3 8 oz bottles each day...
2006-09-21 16:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ask me anything! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having the same problem with my 8 month old. The more I push the bottle the more she refuses it. I offer her a bottle and then feed her solids which I mix formula powder into. I also give her fluids in a sippy cup. It's a lot more work then a bottle, but they won't be on a bottle much longer anyways. Once she starts to sit up a lot and walk the reflux will gradually go away.
2006-09-21 17:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, stop feeding her a bottle when she is sleeping, or your baby will have no teeth. You will get her bottle rot. Second off, try using a regular cup, you may just have to keep a good eye on her. If she is eating other foods, like baby food and such, she may be fine, she just may not like the milk period. I would recommend speaking to your pediatrician if you are that worried about the nutrients that she is getting.
2006-09-21 17:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by lambdapicchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could mix the formula powder in with baby food or cereal. She doesn't NEED to drink a bottle at nine months, and it will be easier than a baby that is attatched to one! You are supposed to give formula until they are one year, but a lot of people stop earlier than that, so I wouldn't worry too much. She is getting some!
2006-09-21 16:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by butterfliesbrown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The formula may be upsetting her stomach.
I would speak to a doctor however because 12 to 15 oz of formula would be to little if there is no food being eaten.
2006-09-21 16:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How has she survived these first 9 months? When did this start? Did you just stop breastfeeding? Has her reflux been treated and is it under control?
My friends who had problems bottle feeding tried many, many different kinds of nipples until one worked. The one that seemed to work best for several of them was the Gerber Nuk nipple.
2006-09-21 16:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by KL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it have to do with the type of formula? My cousin had to switch to the Soy formula. It is gentle on their tummies and still very nutrient rich. You should try it.
2006-09-21 16:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by Amynesiac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor and ask
2006-09-21 16:09:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋