I’m lost please help!!

amother

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:12 pm

It’s not the amount of oz that she’s eating it’s the way she eats it. I have to coax each oz down!! If I wouldn’t fight her to eat she would have 1.5 oz a bottle like 9oz a day

amother

Broom

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:16 pm

Definitely could be a start to teething. Try giving tykenol and see if the pain relief makes any difference

mom923

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:28 pm

amother Turquoise wrote:

have you changed the newborn nipple to the next size? could be it's coming out too slow and the baby is getting frustrated with it. my sis in law had the exact same problem as you and once she changed the nipple to the next size, her baby started taking the bottle again.
also make sure they don't have thrush which can cause sucking to be painful

This was my problem. My 5 month old started fighting bottles when she was taking them fine before. I realized we still had the newborn flow. She was getting so mad at it. switched and she eats so well now.

amother

Obsidian

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:39 pm

OP, it sounds like she could go up a nipple level. Try the 6+ or 9+ months.

Also, see what happens if you don’t try to feed her as much. See if for a day or two she really just wants way less. Watch for about four wet diapers a day to make sure she’s not in danger of getting dehydrated (check with your doctor for a more accurate number). Maybe that will lessen the stress around feedings and make her comfortable. Also probably drop a night feed.

amother

Iris

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:47 pm

This sounds like my baby. First rule out the nipple problem but also consider this might be a reflux issue. We put her on reflux medicine which helped immensely bh

amother

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:47 pm

Thanks. I’m going to try dropping one night feed and raising the nipple

amother

Seablue

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 7:52 pm

She can also be in fight mode. I find babies remember a fight really well. She needs a break from the fighting for a day or 2 so she forgets. Hopefully she’ll take the bottle happily afterwards, but please don’t force her a specific amount, don’t over feed her.

amother

Navy

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 8:03 pm

My son was like this. He had really bad reflux. Once I got him on the right meds and dosage he took the bottle beautifully.

amother

Wine

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 8:07 pm

What happens if you don’t feed her until she’s. Showing real signs of hunger? Some babies go 4 hours by day and sleep 6-8 at night. Try not to focus on ounces and instead let her show you when she’s ready.

amother

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 8:19 pm

flowerpower wrote:

Did you check for tongue and lip tie?

Can that develop at 3 months?

amother

Oatmeal

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 8:29 pm

amother OP wrote:

It’s not the amount of oz that she’s eating it’s the way she eats it. I have to coax each oz down!! If I wouldn’t fight her to eat she would have 1.5 oz a bottle like 9oz a day

And every time you coax and fight and pressure, her aversion gets worse.

flowerpower

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 8:49 pm

amother OP wrote:

Can that develop at 3 months?

No but it may bother her more. Definitely check it out

amother

Lightcyan

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 8:58 pm

amother Oatmeal wrote:

And every time you coax and fight and pressure, her aversion gets worse.

this.
sounds like a bottle aversion to me.

amother

Wandflower

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 9:47 pm

I think you’re doing great for being so on top of things, how about for now try letting go a bit and seeing what happens. You mention it’s not about the ounces but you mention those couple ounces so it seems like it’s also about the ounces….
Bottle moms- where’s the flexibility at with bottle feeling? How do you know if it’s ok?
How can a mom relax?

tichellady

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 9:50 pm

If your doctor is not concerned and you trust your doctor then try to let it go. You can ask for more frequent weight checks if you are concerned

amother

Lawngreen

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 9:50 pm

Have you checked her for thrush and teething?
I also agree that bottles at 8p, 10p and 12a are too much. Drop the 10pm one.

amother

Chambray

Sun, Mar 10 2024, 10:06 pm

It sounds like your baby is getting enough formula. I d play around with the nipples and maybe try a new formula as well. My babies were never drinking 6oz bottles at 4 months. Is your baby happy between feedings?