My son doesn't seem to want to latch on. He's hungry and will suck on the bottle for a few moments and then spit it out and scream. We will repeat this process for what seems like hours before he gets the whole bottle. He doesn't always do this like half the time sometimes he spends 5 min trying to latch thrn eats fine. other times theres no poroblem at all. He's not colic. It's not his formula he's on lactose milk free. I've tried several different nipple shapes textures, he seems to like one for a while then its not good enough ne more. just wondering if ne one has had any experiences with this kindof thing any advice or ideas would help.
2007-02-25 16:15:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's already a bottle i can't breast feed. I think I mentioned he's on formula.
2007-02-25 16:21:45 · update #1
He's already been treated for thrush and he is hungry just having a problem he doesnt seem to like the nipples can'tfind one he likes. we started him on reg formula and it made him sick,
2007-02-25 16:24:20 · update #2
It sounds like you are strictly bottle feeding. How often are you trying to feed him. At that age he should be eating 3 to 5 feedings each day (24 to 32 ounces). Try only feeding him every 3 hours. If he does not eat it all it is okay. Dont give another bottle until the next 3 hours. If you do you are going to create a snacking habit. Which I know from experience is very difficult to break. As far as him not wanting to latch on the only thing you can do it try out different nipples until he finds one he likes. My daughter would only suck on the parents choice nipples with the little nubs on them.
2007-02-25 16:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son did the same thing only I was feeding him at the time, it got so bad that I put him on the bottle. This helped for a while but then it started all over again so.... I asked my doctor about it and he said that boys are more demanding when it comes to feeding they want it and they want it now! Try getting a teat that the milk just flows out of, this solved all my problems!
2007-02-26 05:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by Yummy Mummy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you consulted with your pediatrician about whether your son might have GERD (gastroesophogal reflux)? The symptoms you are describing are similar to those that my son had as well. We ended up getting a referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist (we live in an urban area) who put us on Prevacid (a medication that helps with the acid reflux pain). My infant daughter (now 15 months) also had the condition, and we got her into treatment at 5 weeks of age and she did not suffer nearly as long as our son had. I would especially recommend a call to the doctor if his weight gain is not what it should be... there are many great web sites out there that can provide more information for you, such as: http://www.infantrefluxdisease.com/
Whatever you do, however, please do not just accept a diagnosis of "colic", because your son might be suffering needlessly - I feel for your situation, as I know how difficult and frustrating it can be for the mom.
Best wishes, Lisa Anne (Sacramento, CA)
2007-02-26 00:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Has he been having this problem since he was born? My son was born with a nasty tongue-tie, which made it excruciatingly painful for me to nurse him. We switched him to bottles, and we had to work with him a lot to get him to suck it properly (without getting a lot of air, too).
When it's time to feed your baby, cuddle him close, talk soothingly to him, and most of all, keep your own nerves under control. Stay calm, try to give him the bottle, let him take what he wants. When he fusses, try burping him longer than usual. Stand up with him, gently rocking side to side. Try to give him some more of the bottle once he calms down.
Don't keep switching nipples. That is going to make it much harder for him to get used to any of them. Pick the one that you choose, and give him time to like it.
You also might want to get him checked for an ear infection. Also make sure the temperature of the formula is not too warm or too cold. My oldest daughter would refuse ANY bottle unless it was at an exact temp. The little snot LOL ... (kidding, I love her very much - she's 11 now!)
2007-02-26 00:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried a nipple shield to breastfeed? That is what my son used for about 3-4 months. It was a huge help!
2007-02-26 02:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by kiss_tacy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son had that problem, it turned out he was tongue tied. You know that stretch of tissue under your tongue that comes to abou the middle of it? His came to the tip. He ate fine once they clipped it.
Also, have you tried a different flow? Maybe he's needing faster flow nipples?
2007-02-26 00:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by SoShyFyi 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
have you checked inside his mouth, under his tongue for a tongue tie? this is when the flap of skin under the tongue runs tight to the place which the teeth will normally appear. if he has this it can make it difficult to suck. also have you tried a dummy to stimulate the sucking motion and to enhance the sucking reflex??? this may help.
2007-02-26 00:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by musicchic 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it is the lactose free milk. Or, he just isn't that hungry at those times.
2007-02-26 00:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by The Hippy Momma 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does his tounge, cheecks or throat look white? I think he may have thrush & even if it is not white get him into a docotr to be checked.
2007-02-26 00:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like he has a stuffy nose/ear infection...How about you trying this...plug up your nose, then stuff something in your mouth. See how long it takes you to want to take whatever it is out of your mouth so you can BREATHE...
2007-02-26 00:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋