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12-24-2012 at 1:47 PM
viking15
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Refusing bottle

Hi, first off I realize this have probably been discussed a million times but I'm only mobile bumping right now due to traveling and we need some help. My LO is refusing to take a bottle. She's taken one two or three times before, but now says no way. Is there a YouTube video someone could recommend with the techniques shown for my DH to watch to help him get her to try? He's a better visual learner. I looked and looked for one and couldn't find anything helpful.
Thanks!

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12-24-2012 at 11:09 PM
JWSchwarz
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Try feeding him in a bouncer, or lying against a pillow kind of propped up and distract him with a toy. Also try walking around while feeding him. DS was a bottle refuser for months and he did really well eating in a bouncer. Almost like he didn't want to be held and had to be distracted.
You say you are traveling...that can throw babies off. Also rule out a sore throat or something like that if this is a new thing. Good luck it's rough i know too well!!

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12-24-2012 at 11:11 PM
JWSchwarz
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Could also put brown sugar or juice on the nipple to get him to let it in his mouth. Never force it in or you will just cause an even stronger aversion and possible choking.

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