My DD was so easy, took any bottle, no issue. My DS is almost 3 weeks old, and I can tell it's going to be more of a challenge with him. Today I left him with DH for the first time, and left a bottle of bm. Well, it didn't go well, apparently he hated it and gagged when milk came out.
First question is, I don't want to waste the milk, how long would you still use it for when we try again? A couple hours ok for it to sit out? I don't want to refrigerate it because it's already been heated.
Second question is, I know we can try different nipples, any other tips for getting him to tolerate a bottle?
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We warm milk and then refrigerate it. I also have left it out for many hours and used it. I know it's not recommended but we've never had a problem.
If he's 3 weeks old, and make sure it's a slow flow nipple but other than that, I think the baby just needs to learned he has to take the bottle! He will probably resist but keep trying..My son struggled but eventually took it no problem! -
I agree with the slow-flow nipple -- I've even seen it recommended to use a preemie nipple because it comes out the slowest. Might help with the gagging?
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Definitely try the preemie nipple!!
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Heated milk should only sit out for about an hour. If you're trying to get him to take a bottle, try using fresh pumped milk until he gets the hang of it. It can sit out longer (I've seen 5-7 hours).
I agree with the slow flow nipple! Or maybe try another type of bottle. My LO liked the comotomo bottles. They're supposed to be the most "breast like". -
I heat and refrigerate for next feeding and never had an issue. I only used half or one ounce when doing bottle practice to start because I couldn't deal with wasting it. I have a great freezer stash because my 5 month old never took a bottle from me. Honestly, we started trying at 2 weeks and she just never took to it until I went back to work. The first week or two were horrible, and she's better 2 months in but still throws a fit over it a lot of the time. I'd try a few bottles, but if there's one baby takes decently just stick with one until they get it. I ended up trying soooo many bottles it was ridiculous. Finally I just picked the one she did "best" to be consistent.
Also could warm the nipple under warm water. White noise/feed when almost asleep. I had some success with DD1 by nursing first for a minute and sneaking the bottle in her mouth. It helps if they're not totally starving.
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Try the munchkin latch!
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Success with a level 1 dr browns nipple! Thanks everyone! I don't plan on him having to take a bottle very often, but we wanted to practice so that when I can't nurse him he will still eat.
This was pretty quick success, hopefully he takes it next time too.
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