My DD is now 12 weeks old. She has been fairly unsettled and so we probably werent as consistent as we could be in getting her to take bottle of expressed milk although we did start trying at about 5 weeks. First time she screamed, 2nd time took a little but has never taken any since. We initially only tried every 5 days or so, but spoke to HV and she suggested doing it every day, even few times a day. She will now happily take bottle in mouth if not starving but just pushes it around her mouth, no sucking. A few people have told me horror stories about going back to work and them still not taking it, so dont want to get into that position. Also wouldn't mind leaving her occasionally with someone!! My DD1 took bottle no problem although I think we tried it at 4 weeks. Any ideas?? Please dont tell me any horror stories about how you never got them to take a bottle!!!
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Breastfeeding and getting DD to take a bottle!!!! HELP!!!
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pevie · 26/07/2007 20:08
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