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Bottle feeding plus bottle refusal

Whether you’re introducing a bottle for the first time, planning to return to work, or dealing with a baby who won’t take one, this session offers expert guidance to help make bottle feeding work for your family—without undermining your breastfeeding goals.

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Making Bottle Feeding Work for You and Your Baby

Whether you’re introducing a bottle, managing combo feeding, or struggling with refusal, we’ll find an approach that protects your feeding relationship while meeting your needs.

  • Gentle Bottle Introduction Strategies

    Learn how to introduce a bottle in a way that respects your baby’s pace and supports breastfeeding.

  • Balanced Feeding Plans That Fit Your Life

    Whether you’re combination feeding, transitioning fully, or just exploring options, we’ll create a plan that feels manageable and aligned with your goals.

  • Understanding and Overcoming Refusal

    Refusal is communication. We’ll explore possible reasons and offer compassionate, practical steps to move forward.

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Support for Breast + Bottle Feeding and Refusal Challenges

Introducing a bottle or dealing with a baby who suddenly refuses one can be surprisingly stressful. Whether you’re preparing to return to work, want your partner to help with feeds, or need a backup option—figuring out how to make it all work while protecting your breastfeeding relationship can feel overwhelming.

In this one-on-one session, we’ll take a gentle, personalized approach to understand what’s going on. If your baby is refusing bottles, we’ll look at factors like timing, flow preferences, nipple types and shapes, and feeding positions. If you’re introducing a bottle for the first time, we’ll guide you through paced bottle feeding techniques and how to protect your milk supply while doing it.

This session is also ideal for families navigating combination feeding or transitioning between breast, bottle, and possibly even pumping. You’ll leave with a plan that fits your family’s rhythm—not a one-size-fits-all script.

Above all, you’ll be supported—not pressured. Maxine brings years of experience as a nurse and IBCLC to help you move through feeding transitions with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bottle feeding plus bottle refusal

We know feeding can come with a lot of questions—and sometimes, a lot of noise. Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common concerns families have about Bottle feeding plus bottle refusal.

If you don’t see your question listed, we’re always happy to chat during a session or in a free meet and greet.

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There are many possible reasons—timing, flow rate, bottle type, or even how the feed is being offered. Refusal is often a communication issue, not a failure. With the right approach, most babies can adapt.

It depends on your feeding goals, your maternity/parental leave, and your baby’s feeding rhythm. Many families introduce a bottle once breastfeeding is off to a good start—typically around 4 to 6 weeks, and may be offered a bottle occasionally i.e. twice a week. Some may use a bottle for supplementary feeds in early days for a temporary feeding plan. What matters most is using a gentle, consistent approach that supports both your baby and your feeding goals.

Yes. When done thoughtfully, breastfeeding the majority of the time with an occasional bottle after 4 weeks of primarily breastfeeding can work for many dyads. Techniques like paced bottle feeding and protecting breast milk supply help maintain a strong breastfeeding relationship. Many moms think they want to mix feed and sometimes the baby will show a preference for one.