Chuffy
Posted : 8/14/2008 3:55:16 PM
The only advice I can think of is not to attempt bottle feeding when the baby is hungry. The technique for feeding from a breast or bottle is different, so the baby is having to learn something new. If he is hungry he won't be interested in trying something new... he will be frustrated because he just wants to feed. So try at a time when the baby is alert and not too hungry. After a nap would be the best time I think. I also think expresed breast milk would be best at first, so at least the smell and taste is familiar for the baby, even if the "how" is different.
Have they tried different positions.... some babies bottlefeed better if they are settled in a baby seat as cuddling makes them expect the breast?