Feeding time shouldn’t feel like a battle — but for many families, bottle aversion turns mealtimes into moments of stress and worry. In this episode, Jean Hawney, speech pathologist, feeding specialist, and lactation counselor, explains what bottle aversion really is, the red flags parents should watch for, and why it happens. You’ll hear a real family story, learn simple first steps to rebuild trust at the bottle, and discover how small changes can make a big difference.
Jean also introduces her new short course, Bottle Aversion 101, designed to give parents practical tools and strategies to reduce stress and help babies feed with confidence.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The most common red flags of bottle aversion
Why feeding stress affects both babies and caregivers
First steps to make feeding calm and connected again
Find the course at www.thelittleeaters.com under Resources--> Courses
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