In this episode of 832 Weekends, Tony dives into the challenges of bottle refusal, a common struggle many parents face when their baby hits the 4- to 5-month mark. Babies at this age are developing preferences, becoming more aware of their surroundings, and even teething, which can lead to unexpected resistance to bottle feeding.
Tony shares practical strategies to ease this transition, including:
- Checking the bottle nipple flow to match your baby’s needs.
- Experimenting with new feeding positions and different bottles.
- Timing bottle introductions when the baby is calm.
- Using familiar breast milk or formula for comfort.
- Enlisting help from others to break associations with breastfeeding.
- Making feeding time fun with songs, rocking, or toys.
With patience and a bit of trial and error, most babies will adjust. Listen in for these tips and Tony’s personal experience navigating bottle refusal with his own little one.
Suggested Articles for Further Reading:
- What to Do When Your Baby Refuses the Bottle - A comprehensive guide with actionable tips.
- Bottle-Feeding Tips for Breastfed Babies - Insights from La Leche League on transitioning between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.
- How to Overcome Bottle Aversion - Expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics on dealing with bottle refusal.
