11 month old not taking bottle

[kindredspirit]

I'm having the same issue. New 11 month old, bottle fed on formula, won't take bottle for me (except an odd oz). This one also won't self feed solids. I've had some success with a soft spout sippy (Nuk learner), and I hope to move to a rimmed cup (like wow cup) next. I've also gotten the Mom to give a full bottle at home in the morning.

[Lee-Bee]

I would look at the bottle temp. Some kids are VERY set on having it a certain temperature.

It is really positive that the child is eating some food. If the child was truly stressed they wouldn't be doing that. So for what ever reason the child just isn't accepting the bottle. At that age I wouldn't worry that much. Keep mom informed and they can make up for it on their time. Just keep serving food and attempting liquids from a cup.

I suspect you just aren't "doing it right" in the child's mind. It isn't the right temp, in the wrong room, holding her the wrong way etc. He is old enough not to starve himself. Since you'd be soon starting to wean off the bottle I don't think it is worth the time and effort to figure out the right combination of factors to get him to take a bottle. Try a few different style cups and offer that at meals and throughout the day. It might take a while, especially if the child doesn't drink much form a cup at home. But in time the child will drink.

Serve foods with high water content and ensure mom knows to provide plenty of liquids at home. A truly dehydrated child will drink so I wouldn't worry about the child being dehydrated. BUT ensure mom is aware she needs to be providing extra fluids at home.