Level 1: Why doesn’t the baby drink the bottle?
There may be many reasons why the baby does not drink the bottle. First, physiological problems need to be ruled out, such as oral deformity, difficulty swallowing, etc. If physiological problems have been ruled out, it may be that the baby is not accustomed to the taste or temperature of the bottle. Another situation is that the baby may have become accustomed to the mother\’s breasts and reject the bottle.
Solution: You can try to replace the bottle with a different model or material, adjust the temperature and flow rate of the bottle, and let the father or others feed the baby, so as to gradually let the baby adapt to the bottle.
Level 2: How to make the baby adapt to the bottle?
You can start from the following aspects:
1. Preparation in advance: Before starting feeding, clean the baby bottle and pour breast milk or formula milk into the baby bottle.
2. Adjust the temperature and flow rate: Heat the formula milk to the appropriate temperature (around 37°C), and adjust the flow rate to make it easier for the baby to accept.
3. Let others feed: If the mother feeds herself, the baby may be more inclined to the mother\’s breast. You can let your father or other people feed you, and gradually let your baby adapt to the bottle.
4. Try different models or materials of bottles: Some babies may be more interested in a certain model or material of bottles, and you can try different options.
Level 3: How to use the bottle correctly?
1. Bottle cleaning: Thoroughly clean the bottle, nipple and cap before use and after each use, and disinfect with boiling water.
2. Adjust the temperature and flow rate: Heat the formula milk to the appropriate temperature (around 37°C), and adjust the flow rate to make it easier for the baby to accept.
3. Feeding position: Let the baby lie half-lying for feeding, with the head slightly higher to prevent swallowing too much air.
4. Attention: Do not force feed, and do not let the milk flow out too quickly or too slowly. If you feel your baby needs to exert force when inhaling, you need to adjust the flow rate.
Level 4: How to judge whether feeding is enough?
1. Baby\’s weight gain: Your baby should gain 100-200 grams of weight every week.
2. Diaper humidity: Diapers should be changed 6-8 times a day, and urine should be light yellow.
3. Stool situation: Newborns should have 2-3 stools a day, which are yellow or brown in color.
4. Baby\’s state: If the baby is full, he will become quiet, relaxed and content.
Level 5: How to dispose of bottles and formula?
1. Bottle cleaning: Thoroughly clean the bottle, nipple and cap before use and after each use, and disinfect with boiling water.
2. Storage of formula milk: Formula milk can be stored in the refrigerator, but not for more than 24 hours. If it has been heated, do not heat or cool it again.
3.Milk stain treatment: If the milk stain is stubborn, you can use a special bottle cleaner to clean it. Bleach can also be used for disinfection.
Level 6: When do you need to seek medical help?
If your baby refuses to drink milk for a long time, has slow weight gain, or has other abnormalities, you need to seek help from a doctor in time. The doctor may perform an oral examination, rule out other conditions, or recommend a special bottle or formula. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to whether the baby has other symptoms of discomfort, such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If these conditions occur, you also need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
[Abstract] Parents may be troubled by babies not drinking from the bottle, but this problem can be solved. First, you need to rule out physical problems and try to get your baby to adapt to the taste and temperature of the bottle. You also need to pay attention to the correct use of bottles, judging whether feeding is enough, and how to handle bottles and formula. If you refuse to drink milk for a long time or have other abnormalities, you need to seek help from a doctor in time.
