Bottle Refusal

Hello everyone. My baby is 9 months old and half nursed/breastfed and half bottle fed with breast milk when I am at work. She has suddenly started completely refusing the bottle. We think we know why - she’s been sick and teething. The pediatrician said it’s probably a phase and to look out for wet diapers, which she has enough. It’s really hard because I have to work but stress about her not eating while I’m gone. Has anyone experienced this/does anyone have any advice?

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Yes, they figure it out. It doesn’t last. My baby started this for a few days before his tooth erupted most recently.
Sometimes I change his nipple flow.
They will eat if they are hungry enough.

My girl has refused a bottle since 4 months. I am home all day with her so that plays a larger role in her refusal I think. So I know it’s stressful and I’m sorry mama for that!

At the end of the day, if baby is hungry they will eat.

My 9month old is doing the same right now. Think he has a few teeth popping through.

My baby started refusing bottles at 3 months old but I stay home with her everyday so it wasn’t a big deal for us but recently since she’s turned 9 months we’ve tried again and we started using the rubber straw cups and she uses them perfectly!

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