Newborn doesn’t eat..please offer suggestions

[Anonymous]

How does he do on the breast? Maybe the pumping is the issue...I know you can't measure but anything to get him eating...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Have you tried different bottles and nipples? If he's having to work too hard to drink a faster flow might help; if he's struggling to swallow what's coming out he might need a slower flow. I don't know of a lactation consultant or other specialist who could look at how your baby sucks and swallows but it might be worth asking your pediatrician or people who live near you for recommendations.

We have one other but I hated all the parts. We use the Avent Glass bottles. Slowest flow nipple I think.

These are the ones.

https://www.target.com/p/philips-avent-glass-natural-bottle-with-natural-response-nipple-baby-set-7pc/-/A-83273616#lnk=sametab

And this bottle warmer

https://www.target.com/p/philips-avent-fast-baby-bottle-warmer-with-auto-shut-off/-/A-80178789#lnk=sametab

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ped gi. Try different formulas.

He is eating pumped milk only.

There’s something in your milk he doesn’t like. Either your diet needs or adjusting, or more likely, you need to find a formula that does. Fed is best.

He likes my milk plenty but thanks for the very rude comment.

DP. It sounds like he doesn't really like it based on the fact that you are all but force feeding him. Your diet really affects your milk. Look into what you might be eating that could be an issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How does he do on the breast? Maybe the pumping is the issue...I know you can't measure but anything to get him eating...

It’s harder for him on the breast. He falls asleep in like 1 minute and just lightly sucks instead of actually eating. I still put him on the breast but we bottle feed to know what he eats at every feed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ped gi. Try different formulas.

He is eating pumped milk only.

There’s something in your milk he doesn’t like. Either your diet needs or adjusting, or more likely, you need to find a formula that does. Fed is best.

He likes my milk plenty but thanks for the very rude comment.

DP. It sounds like he doesn't really like it based on the fact that you are all but force feeding him. Your diet really affects your milk. Look into what you might be eating that could be an issue.

I eat a healthy diet. I’ve tried my milk and it tastes like a sweetened kind of like vanilla. Almost like a skim milk or nut milk. It’s not bad tasting.

The pediatrician said that it’s not my milk and some babies have trouble eating. We have tried some formula and he did the same thing so it’s not my milk that’s the problem.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How does he do on the breast? Maybe the pumping is the issue...I know you can't measure but anything to get him eating...

It’s harder for him on the breast. He falls asleep in like 1 minute and just lightly sucks instead of actually eating. I still put him on the breast but we bottle feed to know what he eats at every feed.

I would look into a lactation coach. The peds are not the experts in this realm, and someone who knows how to get him to feed well is probably your best resource.

[Anonymous]

During the course of my work, I’ve often noticed that not enough of the breast is getting put into the baby’s mouth. Nipple needs to be way back on the roof of baby’s mouth, much further back than one typically thinks.

When I shared this with an instructor, she said “That’s why it’s called breastfeeding, not nipple feeding”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ped gi. Try different formulas.

He is eating pumped milk only.

There’s something in your milk he doesn’t like. Either your diet needs or adjusting, or more likely, you need to find a formula that does. Fed is best.

He likes my milk plenty but thanks for the very rude comment.

He's not drinking enough of it, so perhaps try to eat a blander diet or cut out common allergens like dairy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:During the course of my work, I’ve often noticed that not enough of the breast is getting put into the baby’s mouth. Nipple needs to be way back on the roof of baby’s mouth, much further back than one typically thinks.

When I shared this with an instructor, she said “That’s why it’s called breastfeeding, not nipple feeding”.

There also needs to be a tight seal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ped gi. Try different formulas.

He is eating pumped milk only.

There’s something in your milk he doesn’t like. Either your diet needs or adjusting, or more likely, you need to find a formula that does. Fed is best.

He likes my milk plenty but thanks for the very rude comment.

He's not drinking enough of it, so perhaps try to eat a blander diet or cut out common allergens like dairy.

Did you read that she said he does this formula? Some babies can be very sleepy. My fullterm baby ended up with jaundice because he refused to wake up and eat for almost 3 weeks. It happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried different bottles and nipples? If he's having to work too hard to drink a faster flow might help; if he's struggling to swallow what's coming out he might need a slower flow. I don't know of a lactation consultant or other specialist who could look at how your baby sucks and swallows but it might be worth asking your pediatrician or people who live near you for recommendations.

We have one other but I hated all the parts. We use the Avent Glass bottles. Slowest flow nipple I think.

Maybe try something with a faster flow? If he doesn't have to work as hard he might drink more before getting tired.

[Anonymous]

LACTATION COACH. Schedule now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:During the course of my work, I’ve often noticed that not enough of the breast is getting put into the baby’s mouth. Nipple needs to be way back on the roof of baby’s mouth, much further back than one typically thinks.

When I shared this with an instructor, she said “That’s why it’s called breastfeeding, not nipple feeding”.

I’m focusing on bottle feed to help with his weight and to make sure he is eating. Only breastfeeding sounds way too stressful if I don’t know how much he will eat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LACTATION COACH. Schedule now.

Some are helpful, some are useless, so recommendations are essential.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:During the course of my work, I’ve often noticed that not enough of the breast is getting put into the baby’s mouth. Nipple needs to be way back on the roof of baby’s mouth, much further back than one typically thinks.

When I shared this with an instructor, she said “That’s why it’s called breastfeeding, not nipple feeding”.

I’m focusing on bottle feed to help with his weight and to make sure he is eating. Only breastfeeding sounds way too stressful if I don’t know how much he will eat.

Ok, are his lips well sealed around the bottle nipple? Is not, it’s an issue.