I am worried....

clairefun

My son used to refuse milk from a bottle as well. I ended up starting him on baby rice at about 7 months, that got him used to the taste of the milk, and then I would hand him to hubby to feed. I expressed into a bottle and hubby gave him a bottle - same taste, different teat - and once he was used to the teat, gradually moved onto formula milk. It took quite a while but I knew I'd never be free otherwise!

Mind you I have also heard good things about the haberman bottles, they're what the baby whisperer used to use and she was a godsend for me for routine, breastfeeding, weaning, sleeping - everything really. Again, google her site - the forums are sort of like this one but full of helpful baby related stuff instead of financial. I had no female friends with babies (still don't, tbh!) and I made quite a few friends on there, which made a big difference as I was fairly remote as well.

Fingers crossed for her, I hope this was of some help...

stardoman

Sorry to hear your cousin is going through a bad time.

Have you asked her what she wants to do? Does she want to go out for a break? Does she want to stop breastfeeding? Does she want her baby to eat more solids?

The reason I'm asking is that I breastfed all mine until well past their first birthday (I have 3 boys). With each child, once they reached 6 months I felt huge pressure from well meaning family and friends to stop breastfeeding. Any baby related problem was put down to me continuing breastfeeding. This really upset me and undermined my confidence. I was happy doing what I was doing. Friends used to say to me that I needed more freedom, that I would be able to get out more if I got him into a routine. I'm sure they all thought I was sad and lonely - I know they were well intentioned. I don't think any of them realise even now how unsupported they made me feel.

There where times when I just wanted someone to listen while I sounded off without them commenting about what I, or my baby, should be doing.

I just wanted to give another slant on things and hope I haven't offended anyone.

Mandy.

emmaBZ

has she tried him with a beaker / cup ...? ds was on a cup at 6 months as i had similar problems he didnt like a bottle but a cup was ok and as said before let someone else give it to baby