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Baby fighting against bottle - HELP!

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KO045 · 08/05/2021 03:06

Hi, our 7 week old has resent my started fighting against his bottle part the way through his feed.

He has never been a baby to take massive volumes (HV aware but as he gains weight there’s no concern) but recently he’s started taking 30/40ml, pushing the bottle out and after winding (sometimes he has none) he then fights and cries against the bottle but eventually takes a bit more to get him up to around 60ml

We give him infacol before feeds which normally works for his wind but other than that, im at a total loss as to what to do for him.

He isn’t showing any other signs that are indicating reflux but does have a slight tongue tie although from day 1 has always had a strong sucking action

Any comments or advice are welcome as I’m honestly struggling.

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Fitforforty · 08/05/2021 09:39

Which bottles are you using? Some are better than others.
If he ff? After trying different bottles you could try a different formula.

If he gaining weight online with his centile then that would suggest he has just had enough milk.

Vicky1989x · 08/05/2021 09:52

Have you tried a different bottle or a faster teat? Flow might be too slow for him.

Mc3209 · 09/05/2021 13:44

If changing bottles/teats don't help, Rowena Bennett's book on bottle feeding aversion has very good tips.

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