He will eat for 5 minutes adn then scream like crazy and it's hard to get him on a breast again. I have to pump and finish feedign him from a bottle which is really tiring. What can be done about this. he used to breastfeed normally, before I introduced the bottle
2007-03-16 07:37:38 · 11 answers · asked by chukcha21 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Siisyme got it right on. He is used to it coming out fast from the bottle. I breastfed my daughter until she was 3 months and put her on the bottle. It really is easier and it doesn't take away from bonding. I am all for breast feeding but there is nothing wrong with going ahead and just switching around three months. You can still pump and mix with the formula about two thirds breast milk and the rest formula so that it doesn't confuse her system. But really bottle feeding is a time saver and gives mom and baby more time to play and nap.
2007-03-16 09:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
After 5 minutes he either needs to burp, or he is done.
Even a full breastfed baby will drink a bottle because he doesn't know what to do with something dripping into his mouth. Mommies boobies don't drip!
The other possibility in your case is that he is frustrated because he has to work to get the milk out of the breast, not the bottle.
Please stop offering the bottle, it is likely the cause of your problem. If you must offer the bottle because you work try to get your caregiver to cup or syringe feed (syringe is easier to learn but takes longer). If your caregiver will not and you can't change then you need to work very hard and make sure he knows mommy doesn't have any bottles.
As long as he is making enough diapers and gaining weight he is getting plenty!
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2007-03-16 08:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine that your baby just wants the bottle because it is easier for him to eat from it!! I would suggest trying to feed him normal then if he just will not eat from your breast pump and put in the refridg. let him sit until he gets hungry he will eat if this does not help after a feeding or two give the bottle we do not want to starve the little one.
or just dont pump and refuse to give him the bottle. hell come back i hope!
2007-03-16 08:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely nipple confusion. He has gotten used to the mild flowing fast through a bottle and then when he tries the breast the flow is much slower and he gets frustrated.
2007-03-16 08:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sippy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sound like he is having nipple confusion. The nipple on the bottle and your nipple have two different textures and two different ways to suck. While bottlefeeding it is much easier on the baby sucking. When breastfeeding the baby has to work more to get the breast milk.
2007-03-17 17:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes babies will wean themselves because whatever they like that's what they're going to stick too. I breastfed and my children didn't like bottles. So I would take full advantage of this because that means your not limited to just breastfeeding with your breast. My niece weaned herself from her mom because her mother worked and she was fed with a bottle the majority of the time so she was like hey I'm getting my food from the bottle.
2007-03-16 08:46:40 · answer #6 · answered by Shanee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they call it nipple confusion. He got used to the nipple on the bottle and no longer wants to breastfeed. I tried to breast feed my 8 month old but she couldnt latch on. Its up to you weather you pump and bottle feed or switch to formula but really it's only about making sure he eats isnt it? not where it comes from as far as breastfeeding.
2007-03-16 07:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by adrianne M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You may have to pump and then bottlefeed him the breast milk. Sometimes changing back and forth causes confusion. If you want him on the breast milk, this may be your best bet.
2007-03-16 08:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by CT5720 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That bottle might be the problem.
My son would take either one, didn't care so long as something came out of it!
2007-03-16 07:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, click on your username. Then click on 'my questions' and read...
Its 'nipple confusion'.
2007-03-16 07:43:44 · answer #10 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋