My baby wont take a bottle

He's 5.5 months old. He's had formula a few times before & took it fine. The doctor wants us to start giving him top ups of formula but he won't take it. He either just plays with the bottle or gets really grumpy & just tries to feed from me. Other people have tried giving it to him but he still won't take it. Any advice?

Have you tried to have Complan and Banana? That would help with your supply.

Why are you having to do top ups? Is he not gaining weight?

What teats are you using?

You may need to get a teat which is as close as possible to feeding from a breast. Apparently NUK are good.

I have been seeing plunket and it's been decided that I need to supplement feed also. Today the plunket lady gave me this teat called the "chu chu" which has a valve in it so the milk won't come out on its own, they actually have to suck like they would on the breast. Your baby could prefer this perhaps. I have never seen one anywhere but you could possibly check with your plunket to see if they can get them in. cost me $10 but it'll be worth it if it works. I've only just come home with it so haven't tried it yet though.

Have you also tried different types of formula?

Good luck.

Edited by Freesia