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Mom of a 3 yr 1 m old boy2 years ago

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#asktheexperts my baby does not want to take the bottle when he is awake…very difficult to make him drink…only drinks when sleeping…what should I do?

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. hi baby is too young please avoid giving bottle feeds. try direct breastfeeding, it provides comfort and security too so it is best to try direct breastfeeding with different feeding positions make skin to skin Contact while feeding your child which help to encourage your child to take more feeds

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