Question
My baby has always been drinking milk and water from a bottle, but since the nipple has been used for too long, I bought a nipple from the same brand with a larger opening. Suddenly, the baby refuses to take the bottle. Even when I put the original one back, it doesn’t eat it. It’s been two days now. What should I do?
Answer
Feed the baby with the cup when they are ready. The mother should deliberately prolong the time between the first and second feedings after the first feeding. When the baby cries and wants to eat something, they can feed the baby with a cup. Generally, babies won’t refuse a cup so much. Don’t use a cup to feed the baby when they are full, as some babies may feel deceived if they see their parents using a cup to feed milk and refuse to use a cup. If parents have tested and found that their baby falls into this category, they should feed the baby with a bottle when the baby is hungry. At the same time, when the baby is ready for a snack, they can try using a cup.