Find a suitable bottle for your baby
The problem of babies not taking the bottle is often caused by the shape, material, size and other aspects of the bottle. Therefore, we need to try to find a suitable bottle for the baby and see if we can solve this problem. When looking for the right bottle for your baby, here are a few things to keep in mind:
First, the shape of the bottle: Babies have relatively high requirements for the shape of the bottle. If the shape is not good, the baby will not be willing to breastfeed. At this time, parents need to look for baby bottle shapes on the market that meet the standard, and pay attention to the capacity of the bottle they buy, not too small or too big.
Second, the material of the feeding bottle: The material of the feeding bottle will also have an impact on the baby\’s feeding. If the material of the feeding bottle is not good, the baby may have side effects of physical discomfort when feeding. When looking for a suitable bottle for your baby, it is recommended to choose high-quality, guaranteed brands and choose bottles made of high-temperature-resistant materials, such as glass and silicone bottles.
Third, the cleaning of baby bottles: Babies also have requirements for the cleaning of baby bottles. When choosing a bottle, parents should choose a bottle that is easy to clean, especially for newborns and young children, which is very important. During the use of the baby bottle, parents should also pay attention to regular cleaning and disinfection of the baby bottle to prevent potential safety hazards when the baby is breastfeeding.
Change the way you breastfeed
When the baby is unwilling to take the bottle, we can also change the way he feeds to make the baby relax and feed better. For example, changing the place, changing the angle, changing the taste, etc. These are all methods you can try when your baby is unwilling to take the bottle.
First, change the situation: babies have certain sensitivity to the environment. If the environment is uncomfortable or insufficient, the baby will not want to breastfeed. At this time, parents can consider bringing the baby to a bright, quiet, warm environment and maintaining a stable temperature so that the baby can try to take the bottle.
Second, change the angle: Parents can adjust the baby\’s feeding posture and let the baby try feeding at different angles. For example, tilting the baby\’s head or tilting the bottle may help the baby accept the bottle and feed better.
Third, change the taste: Babies also have requirements for taste. If the baby does not like the taste of the bottle, it may cause him to be unwilling to eat the bottle. At this time, parents can apply some juice, honey, milk, etc. on the mouth of the bottle to change the taste of the bottle and allow the baby to accept the bottle.
Feeding methods and techniques
For babies who are unwilling to take bottles, we need to focus on feeding methods and techniques. Below, we will introduce it from the following three aspects.
First, master the feeding time: Parents should determine a reasonable feeding time based on the baby\’s age and weight. Generally, babies under one month old need to be fed 6-8 times a day, while babies from 3 months to 6 months need 5-7 times a day, with each feeding being about 120-150 ml.
Second, master the feeding posture: Mastering the correct feeding posture can improve the efficiency of the baby\’s feeding and also reduce the burden on parents. Usually, when the baby is feeding, the bottle needs to be kept as close to the baby\’s lips as possible, while leaving an air opening so that the baby canIt won\’t make you choke.
Third, avoid interruptions in feeding: During the feeding process, care should be taken to avoid interruptions. Even if the baby is unwilling to take the bottle, parents still need to be patient with each feeding, maintain a stable feeding rhythm, and avoid interruptions in feeding.
Seek professional help
After trying the above methods, if your baby still refuses to take a bottle, you need to seek professional help as soon as possible and find doctors and nurses with professional skills to get consultation and help.
First, the pediatrician: The pediatrician can conduct a comprehensive physical examination of your baby and help you analyze the reasons why your baby is unwilling to take a bottle. During the examination, the doctor can analyze the baby\’s problem through several aspects, such as auscultation, visual examination, physical examination, temperature measurement, etc.
Second, obstetric nurses: Obstetric nurses have rich experience in the pregnant and newborn stages and can provide professional guidance and consultation to parents. Through the guidance of obstetric nurses, you can better master the breastfeeding methods and techniques to help your baby eat milk.
Finally, if none of the above methods work and you cannot force your baby to take a bottle, you can consider other ways to meet his nutritional needs, such as breastfeeding or changing feeding methods to ensure your baby\’s health.
Conclusion
The problem of babies not taking the bottle is very common, but it cannot be ignored because babies need adequate nutrition to maintain good health. When dealing with such problems, parents need to patiently try various methods, including finding a suitable bottle for the baby, changing the way of feeding, mastering feeding methods and techniques, and seeking professional help. Ultimately, we need to understand that every baby is unique and requires individualized feeding and care.
