Contents:
- Medical Video: The NIFTY ™ Cup: A Feeding Tool for Babies Who Can't Breastfeed
- What should be done so the baby does not reject bottle milk?
- 1. Use pacifiers that are suitable for babies
- 2. Create a comfortable atmosphere
- 3. Wait until the right time
- 4. Find a comfortable position for the baby
- 5. The father or mother who succeeded in giving?
Medical Video: The NIFTY ™ Cup: A Feeding Tool for Babies Who Can't Breastfeed
Sometimes for certain reasons, maybe you should give bottle milk to the baby. Babies who are accustomed to breastfeeding in the mother's breast may be rather difficult to bottle milk. It could be that he refused bottle milk. But, however, babies need nutrients in milk to meet their body's nutritional needs. Then, if the baby refuses bottled milk, what should you do? Want to know? See the explanation below.
What should be done so the baby does not reject bottle milk?
Do not worry! If your baby refuses bottled milk, it means you have to be patient in giving it. Babies are certainly different from adults, cannot be forced. You have to slow down so the baby receives bottle milk. How to?
1. Use pacifiers that are suitable for babies
Babies who reject bottle milk may already feel uncomfortable with the pacifier on the bottle. Maybe the dot is too small or too big, the dot size is not suitable, or for other reasons. If so, you should replace your baby's pacifier. You can choose a pacifier with the size and shape that matches the baby's mouth. You may have to try different shapes and sizes of pacifiers before finding the right one.
2. Create a comfortable atmosphere
Baby's attention is easily disturbed. Therefore, if you want to provide bottle milk for babies, you should first look at the situation around the baby. Take the baby to a comfortable and quiet place, so the baby can easily accept bottle milk. You as a parent also must be in a calm and relaxed atmosphere when giving bottle milk to the baby. The baby is sensitive and can capture the mood that his parents are feeling.
3. Wait until the right time
Do you know when babies need bottle milk? When the baby feels not too hungry or too full, this is better if you give bottle milk to the baby. Babies who feel a little hungry will immediately receive the bottle of milk that you provide. Don't wait until the baby is really hungry, this will only make him nervous and angry. If your baby is angry, of course he will be more difficult to accept bottle milk. You should not force the baby at this time. Wait for the baby to calm down first, maybe half an hour later you can try offering it again. Forcing babies to make things worse.
Your baby will definitely show certain signals when he is hungry. If that is the case, then immediately present bottle milk for your baby. If your baby has been given solid food, give bottle milk a few hours after he eats.
4. Find a comfortable position for the baby
A comfortable position during breastfeeding can determine the success of a baby suckling. Do not feed your baby with bottled milk in any position. The wrong position can make the baby uncomfortable during breastfeeding, it can even cause bottle milk problems in the baby. For example, giving a bottle of milk to a baby in a sleeping position can make a baby choke and increase the risk of dental problems in infants.
In giving bottle milk, you can hold your baby in a slightly raised position. The position of the baby's head is higher than the position of the stomach so that the baby is easy to swallow. Make sure the baby's head, neck and body are in a straight line. You can also give a bottle of milk in the position of the baby sitting or lying down with the cushion a little high. So, the milk that enters the baby's mouth can flow smoothly into his digestive system. This is also done to prevent babies from choking or baby teeth problems due to sugar in milk.
5. The father or mother who succeeded in giving?
If you as a mother don't succeed in giving a baby a bottle of milk, maybe you can try offering this task to your husband. Sometimes, babies want to receive bottled milk from someone other than their mother, such as their father, grandmother, or caregiver. At this time, maybe the baby is uncomfortable with you for some reason. However, often babies will only receive bottle milk from their mothers. Some babies may refuse bottled milk if given by a father or someone other than mother. Get to know your baby.
