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Baby girl is nearly 6 months old and I need to go back to work but she’s won’t accept anything but the boob, I have tried multiple formula, multiple bottles and even breast milk in a bottle. Any help on what I can do would be appreciated.

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Mine also has bottle refusal. She loves an open cup though! We just introduced today

You should try the brand emulait it is replication of your boob.
If not does she take a pacifier? Try that brand of bottles so it’s the same texture.

yes she doesn’t accept the pacifier either

ahh definitely look into emaluit

6 months is old enough for purees (she'll get some fluids from food) and starting to try the cup (sippy cup or regular cup). If the boob is not available, she will either drink or try to sleep until you get back. If you can start part time the first month to ease the transition, that might help you both feel better about it, but it's not necessary. Believe in her and she'll figure it out!

Are you offering the bottle or somebody else? My daughter will not let me feed her with a bottle but dad was able to do it. Please don’t waste your money on boob shaped bottles. They’re terrible for baby’s latch. We introduced both open and straw cups at 6 months. They’re ideal of oral development.

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