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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]

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

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

+1 I’m sorry - that’s incredibly stressful. We also had trouble feeding and it was due to tongue and lip tie and high pallet (it was a lot of work to suck so she wasn’t getting enough) - faster flow nipple helped. Ignore people saying your milk is the problem. If they aren’t getting enough milk, they are more sleepy and it’s a vicious cycle so I’d consult ped as well as a IBCLC certified lactation consultant - check out The Breastfeeding Center. I had seen other lactation consultants at the hospital and ped office but the Breastfeeding Center was more helpful and we did weighted feeds there so I felt more confident breastfeeding (I ended up having to combo feed since my supply regulated early and I wasn’t producing enough - they were very supportive of all that and ensuring baby was fed above all else - helped me on my pumping journey too). [/quote]

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