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A baby being hungry but refusing a bottle is a common problem that causes many mothers headaches and worries. There can be many reasons why a baby refuses a bottle. Therefore, mothers need to find the right cause and the most appropriate solution for their baby. Below are some tips to help your baby take a bottle more easily.
Reasons Why a Baby Refuses a Bottle
There are many cases where a mother lets her baby get hungry, but the baby still refuses the bottle. Mothers should check some of the reasons why a baby might refuse a bottle below.
- Discomfort or Teething Pain: Teething babies may experience discomfort and pain, which can make sucking more difficult, leading to bottle refusal.
- Surrounding Environment: The surrounding environment can make the baby feel uncomfortable while feeding, such as noise, bright lights, or an environment that is too hot or too cold, causing the baby to feel uncomfortable and lose focus.
- Incorrect Feeding Position: Sometimes the baby may be uncomfortable with the feeding position or the bottle’s position, possibly due to an unsuitable or uncomfortable nipple.
- Used to Breastfeeding: Many newborns are used to breastfeeding and therefore refuse a bottle.
- Malfunctioning Anti-Colic Valve: If the anti-colic valve on the bottle isn’t working properly, it can cause the bottle to leak or the baby to choke, making them afraid of the bottle.
- Nipple Too Hard or Too Soft: The baby may be used to a certain type of nipple and refuse to change.
- Baby is Tired or Sick: Some babies may refuse a bottle when they are tired or sick.
Babies may refuse a bottle for various reasons
Tips for Effective Bottle Feeding
Mothers can refer to some of the solutions below that have been applied by many mothers and have received very effective feedback.
- Try Again Later: Sometimes the baby may not want to feed because they feel uncomfortable or are not yet used to the new nipple. Try again after a short time to allow the baby to gradually get used to it.
- Change Feeding Position: Try changing the feeding position; it may make the baby feel more comfortable. Sometimes babies may feel more comfortable lying on their side or sitting while feeding.
- Use a Suitable Nipple: Try changing to a bottle and nipple with a size or shape that fits the baby’s mouth. Some babies may prefer a soft nipple that resembles the shape and feel of a mother’s breast.
Choose the right bottle for your baby
- Milk Temperature: Ensure that the temperature of the milk (or formula) is appropriate. Some babies may not want to feed if the milk is too hot or too cold.
- Consult a Doctor: If the baby still refuses the bottle, discuss it with a doctor or specialist to check if there are any issues that need to be addressed or if there are other ways to help the baby feed comfortably from a bottle.
Remember that each baby may have different needs and requirements, so be patient and try different methods to find the one that works best for your baby.
Mothers can consider and purchase some bottle brands such as Moyuum from Korea, Pigeon from Japan, or Hegen from Singapore…These bottles all have soft nipples, designed to be similar to a mother’s nipple, helping the baby feel more familiar and comfortable. Moreover, these products are made from safe plastic materials and have smart anti-colic valves to ensure safe bottle feeding.
See more:
- Guide to choosing the right baby bottle for newborns
- Which baby bottle is best for newborns?
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