Not accepting bottle feed

2025-05-21 04:26:25
My daughter is two months old. She was taking breast milk through bottle as well as directly, but since yesterday, she is not accepting my expressed milk even through the same bottle which she was using since last two months and she is continuously crying and just taking breast milk directly. What could be the possible reason?
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Direct breast feeding is safer option

Answered2025-05-22 15:01:46

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A 2-month-old baby may refuse bottle feeding for several reasons. Here are some common ones: 1. Preference for Breastfeeding If the baby is mostly breastfed, they may not like the feel or flow of the bottle nipple. 2. Nipple Confusion or Rejection Some babies struggle with switching between breast and bottle nipples due to differences in suction and flow. 3. Flow Rate of Nipple If the bottle nipple flows too fast or too slow, the baby may get frustrated and refuse to feed. 4. Feeding Position or Environment An uncomfortable position, a noisy room, or a caregiver unfamiliar to the baby can all contribute. 5. Timing of Feeds Offering the bottle when the baby is not hungry or too sleepy may lead to refusal. 6. Health Issues Congestion, oral thrush, reflux, or ear infections can make feeding uncomfortable. 7. Milk Temperature or Taste Milk that’s too cold, too hot, or has an unusual taste (e.g., from stored breastmilk with high lipase content) might be rejected. If refusal continues for several days or the baby is not gaining weight well, it's important to consult a pediatrician to rule out underlying issues.

Answered2025-05-21 09:55:44

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2025-05-21 11:45:46

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Kindly consult once for discussion

Answered2025-05-21 10:20:51

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Hi If taking direct breast feeds and it is sufficient enough means give only direct breast feeds If u r feeling that is not sufficient and the baby is crying because of hunger try giving expressed milk in palladai or spoon .
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Bottle feeding is not advisable

Answered2025-05-21 09:55:32

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