https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:32:38 +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>