Breastfeeding is the best for feeding infants, but sometimes the mother, especially the working mother, may have to mix breastfeeding and formula, and it may happen that the infant refuses artificial feeding.
In this article, we answer the common question: My child refuses artificial feeding, what should I do?
MY BABY REFUSE BOTTLE WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Babies vary in their responses to formula feeding, so try one of these methods based on the experiences of some mothers:
- Using another person to feed your child without you in the place: because in the event that the mother is in front of the child, he will only accept breastfeeding, but when he knows that you are not in the place, he can accept the feeding bottle.
- Use the right feeding bottle: There are many types of feeding bottles, choose the one that suits your baby, and you can probably use the ones that look like a nipple, they are very effective when used.
- Warm a feeding bottle before feeding your baby: Offer your baby formula warm, so that the breast milk will soak it up.
- Putting the feeding bottle next to the baby’s toys: This is an important step that helps the baby get used to the feeding bottle. You can also put water, juice or breast milk inside the feeding bottle.
- Use alternative methods: If the above methods don’t work, you can use alternative methods, such as a dropper, spoon or cup, to feed your child, depending on their age.
- Crying at the sight of the feeding bottle bringing it close to his mouth.
- He shook his head repeatedly in disapproval.
- Sleeping while feeding him.
- Spitting up and not swallowing milk.
- coughing.
- Milk reflux.
- Misunderstanding associated with child hunger: Some mothers conclude that their children are hungry because of sucking their fingers, but this sign may mean that your child is anxious, bored or tired, so when you try to feed him he refuses milk, because he is not hungry, so we advise you not to insist on feeding him in this case , Wait until he feels hungry.
- Misunderstanding related to the amount of milk that the child needs: The mother relies in calculating the amount of milk that her infant needs on personal guesswork, or a specialist opinion, which sometimes does not give accurate results, and because children differ in the amount they need, be sure not to insist on Feed your baby, until you are sure of his hunger.
- Distraction of the child: When the child reaches four months or more, he begins to explore his surroundings and is preoccupied with some things, such as children’s toys or music and television, which distracts him from eating milk, so at mealtime, make sure to provide a calm atmosphere to feed him, and remove what may be distracting his attention.
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