https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:22:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654859 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:06:46 +0000 LAZB 2654859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.<br /> This was pretty quick success, hopefully he takes it next time too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654846 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:11:47 +0000 MrsSRS 2654846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try the munchkin latch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654839 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:18:07 +0000 catomd00 2654839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654814 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:22:18 +0000 Portboston 2654814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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).<br /> 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". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654792 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:24:44 +0000 MrsKoala 2654792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely try the preemie nipple!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654765 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:49:58 +0000 MrsSCB 2654765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654754 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:57:02 +0000 pachamama 2654754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.<br /> 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! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-baby-to-take-a-bottle#post-2654753 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:45:10 +0000 LAZB 2654753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.<br /> 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.<br /> Second question is, I know we can try different nipples, any other tips for getting him to tolerate a bottle? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293815 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:23:26 +0000 cranberryapple 293815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBehr: I do have the Softshells as well, so I think I will do double-duty and apply both cream and shells. I saw a lactation consultant, which helped, but my baby still has such a lazy latch! </p> <p>Eaap! Ripping of skin....sounds so unpleasant! Hope that's a thing of the past for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293813 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:21:26 +0000 cranberryapple 293813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: Ohmigosh! I hope I get the same results too! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293745 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:32:03 +0000 MamaBehr 293745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got some stuff prescribed for me, and never used it. I found the best thing to heal mine was wearing the Medela Softshells Sore Nipple kit. I looked ridiculous wearing them (don't go out in public with these puppies on your puppies) but it HELPED. My biggest issue, beside a horrible latch, was the nipples healing and then the new skin getting ripped off from my shirt or bra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293740 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:26:38 +0000 betsyboop 293740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the prescription apno cream, and found that it worked within a day. It was soooo expensive and hard to find, but so incredibly worth it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293647 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:08:36 +0000 matador84 293647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a combo of neosporin &amp; hydrocortisone and it worked on my blistered nipples great. I also used soothies religiously! Once they healed I went back to using Medela nipple cream. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293601 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:13 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 293601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rubbing breastmilk on my nipples and letting it air dry right after I finished nursing worked better than any nipple cream. I did use the Lansinoh lanolin cream and the breast shells. Those shells look horrible, but they were fantastic at keeping everything from touching my nipples and letting them get some air. (Just be careful if you leak) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293592 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:37:33 +0000 sugar 293592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I liked the Medela nipple cream. Plus, soothies are the best. The ones that you put in the fridge. Good luck. It is so hard when they hurt! And rubbing a bit of breast milk really helps too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-use-apno-all-purse-nipple-ointment#post-293576 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:31:06 +0000 cranberryapple 293576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wondering if any of you ladies used this stuff and how long it took to heal your nipples! Did it work for you? I have a few cracks and got an infection twice, so hopefully this stuff will work soon! Breastfeeding hurts so much on the side that is cracked! &gt;_&lt; </p>