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From Breast to Bottle??

My daughter is 6 months old and while she used to take a bottle once in a great while when left at the sitters, lately we have really been with out her and now she REFUSES a bottle even when given by someone besides me. HELP!! I would love as much advice as you will give me. Thanks!! Ashley

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Written by Ashley

Posted on 10/02/2007

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Ashley,
Do you nurse your daughter? I don't have that experience, but am struggling with weaning my son at 4 months old, just stopped nursing today. Check with your pediatrician. I used to pump milk when going out. I worry about losing the connection with nursing. My son is pretty adaptable though :-)

posted by Eileen on 05/25/2008

Ashley,

One more thing. I meant to add, all will be okay. I'm a first time mom, but have learned our babies suddenly show new behaviors during phases. I'm sure it is just a phase. Good luck.

Eileen

posted by Eileen on 05/25/2008

I know it sound mean to do this but if your daughter gets hungry enough, she will eventually take a bottle. Also have you tired cereal and jar food yet?

posted by Chelle on 05/25/2008

My son and I went through this. It was terrible. He only would nurse and I work full time as a teacher. He would not even take a bottle with breast milk in it. I wish I could call you and tell you about it. I have lots of tips for you. I tried everything. The best I can tell you is to pump and give it to her in a sippy cup. I pumped twice a day at work and Cameron would take that but just enough to curve his hunger and when I picked him up he would nurse and then all evening. He would also wake up in the middle of the night to nurse to make up for the day feedings. I was beyond tired all the time for pumping and being up at night. He would NEVER take formula and we tried all kinds too. He eventually took whole milk at about 11 months in a Nuby sippy cup because I could not do it any longer. Good luck...Just don't push the bottle because she will just resist more.

posted by amy on 07/26/2008

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