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Is it too late to introduce a bottle?

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beachgirl
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sara

Is it too late to introduce a bottle?

Hi,

I have been EBF since my DD was born. She is 16 weeks today. I have been going over and back about buying a pump and just never got around to it. I work from home so am here to feed her all the time.

With summer approaching I am beginning to long for a nice glass of wine or beer in the evening and while I know I can have one drink and still BF, I am a little concerned and thought it better to pump and give her a bottle of expressed milk if I do decide to have a drink.

Sooooooooo am I going to all this trouble, buying the pump, expressing etc to perhaps have my DD refuse the bottle.

BTW, she does have a pacifier and loves it.

Any advice?

Thanks a lot.

Posted 5/25/06 2:14 PM
 
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Calla
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Re: Is it too late to introduce a bottle?

Totally depends on the baby. Some people have no trouble at all. My daughter refused the bottle, and after lots of tries, I just gave up -- it wasn't worth the stress for an occassional date night.

So my advice is to give it a try, hope for the best, and if it doesn't work out know that you can still have a glass of wine when you know you'll have a long stretch before she needs to eat again.

Posted 5/25/06 2:53 PM
 

Stacey1403
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Re: Is it too late to introduce a bottle?

By 16 weeks my DS wanted nothing to do with a bottle. You can have a glass of wine and not feel guilty about BF. Just don't drink the entire bottleChat Icon

Here is a great website:

Kellymom

Posted 5/25/06 3:21 PM
 

beachgirl
LIF Adult

Member since 7/05

7967 total posts

Name:
sara

Re: Is it too late to introduce a bottle?

stacey - did you introduce a bottle at 16 weeks or did he stop taking it?

thanks

Posted 5/25/06 4:13 PM
 
 

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