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The situation of babies refusing the bottle is quite common, especially when mothers have to go to work. This makes bottle-feeding training not an easy task for many infants.
To train your baby to bottle-feed, mothers need to be genuinely patient and show love to their child. Understanding why the baby refuses the bottle is essential to make appropriate changes.
Reasons why a baby may refuse the bottle
– Some babies prefer breastfeeding or are accustomed to the taste of breast milk. When given a bottle, many babies tend to cling to the mother's breast and demand breastfeeding, adamantly refusing the bottle.
– Babies may dislike bottle nipples, as they are typically firmer than the mother's nipple.
– The baby's refusal to the bottle may be due to the taste and smell of the formula.
– During the teething phase, babies often prefer biting onto the mother's nipple rather than sucking on a bottle.
Solutions to overcome a baby's refusal to bottle-feed
