DD1 is 8 weeks old and has been totally bottle fed for the last 4 weeks. I am using tommee tippie as I used those with DS2 and they seemed fine, but he was about 4 months when I started to bottle feed. I am having various problems with her feeding (not all to do with the tt bottles I don't think). The last week and a half she has been cring and pulling away from the bottle after a few mins, pulling her knees up. Strange squeaky noises happen when she sucks. She has never taken more than 3.5 oz in a feed and goes about 3 hours in the day between feeds, but now is only taking 1 or 2 oz and still going 3 hrs, only having a max of 18oz a day. She is struggling to have a poo, only going every few days. I think the constipation could be causing the reduced feeding. I have tried using size 2 teats to see if she takes more over the last week but it doesn't seem to make any difference, shes not choking so I have kept using them.
I am giving her some cooled boiled water to help constipation, which she takes from a cup and seems to like. When she refuses her milk she will often still take a few sips of water.
I am now trying NUK bottles as I used those from about 5 months with DS1 when I changed from b/f to bottles and liked them. However, although DD1 will take them into her mouth she seems to suck for ages when she comes off she has only had 1/2 an oz. The bottle look more comfy for her when in her mouth, but i don't know whether to persist with them (only tried twice), or stick with tommiee tippie as I am already worried about how little she is having.
Anyone got any advice about changing bottle brands or about releiving her constipation? Thanks!