When there is not enough breast milk, the baby can only be "weaned", but the baby resists bottle feeding and does not drink the powdered milk. What should I do?
Don't worry about mothers at this time. From breastfeeding to formula feeding, every mother will experience it. So how can we make babies who convert breast milk to milk powder like the bottle?
What are the reasons why babies resist bottle feeding?
1. Hard pacifier
is mainly divided into two aspects: the material of the pacifier and the size of the pacifier hole. If the baby’s touch is more sensitive and the plastic pacifier is too hard, it’s not like Baoma’s nipples are warm and have the familiar taste of Baoma. When the baby is in close contact with the mother, there will be resistance. If the nipple hole is too large or small, it will affect the baby's "milk drinking experience".
2. Psychological factors
Babies are very sensitive. Breastfeeding is an intimate behavior related to the relationship between mother and child. When drinking milk, the baby’s nipples and the breath of Bao’s mother will make the baby feel very It is safe and soothing for the baby.
If you use a feeding bottle for your baby, the baby will feel very unfamiliar, very unaccustomed, and will have an instinctive sense of rejection.
3. I don’t like the taste of formula milk powder
The taste of breast milk and formula milk powder is definitely different. Breast milk babies with more sensitive taste may not be used to this change and are reluctant to drink milk powder. , Naturally full of resistance to the bottle, so there is a phenomenon of refusal to eat the bottle.
4. The size of the pacifier suction hole is not appropriate
The suction hole of the pacifier is too large, causing a lot of milk to flow out.It will cause the baby to choke; if the suction hole is too small, the milk will not flow out evenly and the baby will not be able to drink the milk.
When the baby has been choked, or tried so hard to drink milk, it may cause psychological shadows and make the baby feel tired and repulsive of the pacifier.
5. Improper breastfeeding posture and method
A small number of mothers will let the baby lie flat on the lap or sit on the lap at 90 degrees when feeding with a bottle. These two kinds of incorrect feeding Posture will make it more difficult for the baby to breastfeed.
Improper angle of the feeding bottle may press on the baby's tongue, making the baby unable to drink the milk and worrying about it. After one or two times, he hates the feeding bottle.
How can I help my baby receive a bottle?
1. Intersperse regular bottle feeding 3 weeks before weaning
Breastfeeding babies will cry when they see the bottle. To avoid this phenomenon, it is recommended that novice mothers be weaned for three weeks I started feeding with regular bottles before.
This kind of cross-feeding will not cause any interference to the baby's growth and development.
2. Familiarize yourself with other milk utensils before using the bottle
Babies who are accustomed to nipples don’t like rubber pacifiers. You can try to feed them with small cups and spoons little by little to let your baby know that except for the mother’s There are other ways to eat milk from the nipples.
Slowly, the baby will try to accept things other than Baoma's nipples to feed on milk. It is recommended that this attempt should best start with expressed breast milk.
3. Set aside one 24 hours, during which time only the bottle is fed.
Choose a day when someone is nearby to help.You may need to express milk to prevent breast fullness and pain, and then you can bottle the milk to your baby.
4. Feel hunger
On this day, do not give your baby anything to eat or drink at least two to three hours before giving the bottle until the baby feels hungry and has appetite.
5. Breast milk should be fed by your mother or someone familiar with it
The breast milk should be squeezed out and stored in a feeding bottle. When the baby eats normally, the baby will be fed by someone familiar with the baby to eliminate the baby’s feeding method. For the panic caused by the change, it is best to apply some breast milk to the nipple before feeding, so that the baby can accept it.
6. Try different bottles and pacifiers
Soft nipple-shaped pacifiers are the best. Use an ordinary, elongated baby bottle that can fit any type of nipple.
Warm reminder
Letting your baby receive a bottle is a gradual process that requires gradual training. Don't worry, Mommy must have enough patience and persistence for a long time.
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