#AskTheExpert My baby is 3months old. I use bottle once a day for the expressed milk due to engorgement. He has got nipple confusion now and rejecting breastfeeding. How can I get the baby back to breastfeeding? kindly help.

2 Answers

ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician4 years ago

A. I parent your kids 2 months old and is noticed to have nipple confusion, gradual increase breastfeeds and consult a lactation assistant it for proper latching position nipple confusion is common in this age group

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

A. I use bottle only once a day. He has got nipple confusion even for that. I am finding hard to get him back to the breast. How can I change him. ?

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