Claire's Bottle-Feeding Aversion Story

Claire's Bottle-Feeding Aversion Story

Having a baby with a Bottle Aversion stripped me of everything. It stripped me of my confidence, my identify, my belief in myself as Claire and as Mum, but most devastatingly it stripped me of my relationship with you, my beautiful Sofia.  

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Feeding Aversion - Why your baby is refusing bottles, breast or solids

Does your baby refuse a bottle or refuses breastfeeding? You’re wondering why your baby won't take a bottle. Feeding a baby should be an enjoyable experience for all involved, however when baby repeatedly refuses to feed despite being hungry this makes feeding a frustrating and stressful experience for all involved. Identifying the cause of why your baby is rejecting feeds is essential to the solution. 

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Baby not drinking enough milk, doesn't drink enough milk

Why Is Baby Not Drinking Enough Milk?

It’s obvious when a bottle-fed baby is not drinking as much milk as expected. But does this mean she’s not drinking enough? Maybe ‘yes’. Maybe ‘no’. This article explains how to tell if your baby is underfeeding and the various reasons why babies don’t drink enough milk.

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Is My Baby Overfeeding?

Is My Baby Overfeeding?

Infant overfeeding is a common problem, particularly for newborn bottle-fed babies. It’s a problem that is frequently overlooked because of the flawed assumption that only fat babies are overfed babies and because of false claims that it’s not possible to overfeed a baby. As a result, gastro-intestinal symptoms linked to overfeeding can be mistakenly attributed to conditions such as colic, reflux, or milk allergy or intolerance.

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How Much Milk Does Baby Need?

How Much Milk Does Baby Need?

As a parent of a bottle-fed baby, you might worry that he’s not eating enough or that he could be getting too much. This article explains how to estimate the amount your baby needs and reasons why some babies require more and some less than others.

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Hungry Baby - Why Is My Baby Always Hungry?

We all appreciate that young babies have tiny tummies and are growing at a rate that is faster than any other time in their lives. Hence, they need to eat often. However, when parents express concern about their ‘hungry baby’ this refers to a baby that appears to be excessively hungry, who demands feeds more often than expected, or is eating well above the recommended volume of milk for a baby of his age and size.

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Infant Formula

Infant Formula

If your formula-fed baby is irritable, wakeful or refuses to feed at times, this may cause you to wonder if her baby formula is the cause.  You might be considering switching formula but are unsure which to choose.  This article may help you to select the most suitable formula for your baby.

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How Long Should Bottle-Feeding Take?

How Long Should Bottle-Feeding Take?

How fast your baby feeds can affect how much milk he drinks, how much air he swallows, and his enjoyment of feeding. Feeding too quickly or slowly can cause problems. Discover how you can influence how long it takes for your baby to feed.

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