My 8 month old niece will not take a bottle since her first formula which she was allergic to. She will now not drink soya milk or breast milk from a bottle although she had breast milk from a bottle previously.
2006-10-27 10:09:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Just keep giving it to her. She'll drink it when she's hungry.
2006-10-27 10:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can buy these breast shields that look a bit like a teat on a bottle. if you wear one of those over your nipple, let your baby feed from you. Once she associates nice milk from that you can transfer her to a bottle. She associates bottles with being ill so it will take a bit of pursuading.
Good luck and persevere.
2006-10-30 18:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dingle-Dongle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing in the morning she should be hungry so try then
but keep in mind that this may be really hard for her and she may be disgusted by the experience.
otherwise try giving her milk from a beaker - she is old enough to try it anyway. if you do this do not - repeat - do not use the non spill beaker as it is hard to drink from it adn you may have another problem
good luck
2006-10-27 17:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by justme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son went straight onto a cup, when he was five months old. I did breastfeed him until he was 18 months but all his other drinks came from a cup. Try it, she might prefer it. Many babies don't like the feeling of the rubber teat.
2006-10-28 04:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I switched on and off from breast to bottle using playtex nursers. They have different nipple sizes and shapes according to age. pick up a couple differnet and see which ones she likes
2006-10-27 17:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some milk on your finger or a dummy and try to introduce the teat with it. Sometimes works
2006-10-28 07:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by Neal K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was the same...... I had to change bottles make & teats completely and offer when he was really hungry. Only realy worked when he was left with someone and I was'nt there. They wont starve themselves!!
2006-10-27 18:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by Jelly beans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why our bodies are made for breastfeeding. If you are in a situation where breastfeeding is no longer possible, sometimes you have to try out many different types of nipples before the baby accepts one. Luckily there are many types on the market these days to choose from. Consult a pediatrician or other professional about formula alternatives if you are have allergy issues.
2006-10-27 17:19:28 · answer #8 · answered by heart2dance2 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
try her with a baby cup and give her more solids, make sure she has at least a pint of milk a day, that's what my health visitor told me. do try her with a baby cup though you be surprised
2006-10-28 05:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jus make her understand that bottle is the only way.. shelll ge the point soon enough xxx
2006-10-28 08:19:30 · answer #10 · answered by TMFULP. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋