Let’s think about offering the baby bottle in a way that puts baby in control, This is what it might look like:
Step 1. Plan to offer just a small amount of milk at first. 1 Tbsp. is about right to allow you to see what’s happening for the first few offerings and not have to worry about wasting a large volume of your precious milk.
Step 2. Place baby in a position with his head higher than his butt. Maintain a straight ear, shoulder and hip alignment. Just like you don’t like sipping your lattes with your neck twisted or torqued, neither will your baby, so make sure baby is comfy, well supported, and well-aligned. glass feeding bottle
Step 3. Tickle the ridge of baby’s upper lip, the philtrum, with the end of the bottle nipple. Very important: wait for baby to open her mouth before inserting the bottle. Never jam a bottle into a baby’s closed mouth.
Step 4. Should baby take the bottle in her mouth, angle the bottle in such a way as to only just allow milk into the tip of the bottle teat. The flow rate is greatly affected by the angle at which the caregiver holds the bottle. Try to maintain as gravity-neutral a position as possible. This is really important in order to give baby proper control over the flow rate. You will need to increase the pitch of the angle as baby drains the Feeding Bottles .
Step 5. Follow your baby’s cues. If baby is showing signs of stress (grimacing, fussing) turning head away)or is resisting the process(arching away, turning head away), back off and don’t force the issue. Praise baby when she
welcomes the bottle teat into her mouth. Allow baby to take breaks as needed, as she would at the breast. Be aware of how you are doing as well. If you are feeling frustrated or agitated, think about trying again at a better time.
If things aren’t going well…BABY FEEDING BOTTLES
Think about taking a holiday from the process. Take a break for a few days. Forcing the issue is unlikely to yield positive results.Keep it light and fun. Cuddles and patience are required in large doses. This will be a process not an event. Build on teachable moments and keep your expectations realistic.
Some babies may require distraction. Singing, making funny faces, keeping baby in motion safely in your arms may take some of the stress out of the process.Consider asking for help from an experienced bottle giver. Their confidence and experience may prove helpful.Try a different brand of bottle or a different shaped teat.Remember, the Baby Bottle is simply one way to get your milk from point A to point B. Other vehicles are available to do the same job: medicine droppers, spoons, periodontal syringes, medicine spoons, sippy cups and other small cups can all do the trick.Call your pediatrician if you are concerned that your baby may not be taking in enough nutrition.
Remember, breastfeeding and bottle feeding can be compatible. With love and patience and flexibility many babies can go back and forth without issue. We’d love to hear your comments and experiences about what has worked for your family.
Some babies may require distraction. Singing, making funny faces, keeping baby in motion safely in your arms may take some of the stress out of the process.Consider asking for help from an experienced bottle giver. Their confidence and experience may prove helpful.Try a different brand of bottle or a different shaped teat.Remember, the Baby Bottle is simply one way to get your milk from point A to point B. Other vehicles are available to do the same job: medicine droppers, spoons, periodontal syringes, medicine spoons, sippy cups and other small cups can all do the trick.Call your pediatrician if you are concerned that your baby may not be taking in enough nutrition.
Remember, breastfeeding and bottle feeding can be compatible. With love and patience and flexibility many babies can go back and forth without issue. We’d love to hear your comments and experiences about what has worked for your family.
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