Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 13:22     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Anonymous wrote:I would switch to formula/bottle, personally.


This won’t matter for us. A bottle takes forever and we have to syringe feed. Formula and a bottle make zero difference.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 13:22     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Check for tongue tie
Use a nipple shield


No tongue tie and we do use a nipple shield. Still a very slow eater.


Bottle feed now
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 13:22     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Anonymous wrote:Use a nipple shield and check for a tongue tie. Then move to whatever the thing is called where you use a nipple shield but also basically a feeding tube run up through the shield and then slowly lower the amount of milk that comes from that. I had to do that in the NICU w/ one of my 31 week twins. I would get another opinion or work with a different feeding specialist bc 37.5 weeks isn’t early enough to be a cause.


Is this actually effective though? We had strict orders to bottle feed/syringe feed to meet certain weight requirements.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 13:21     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Anonymous wrote:Check for tongue tie
Use a nipple shield


No tongue tie and we do use a nipple shield. Still a very slow eater.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 12:45     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Anonymous wrote:Use a nipple shield and check for a tongue tie. Then move to whatever the thing is called where you use a nipple shield but also basically a feeding tube run up through the shield and then slowly lower the amount of milk that comes from that. I had to do that in the NICU w/ one of my 31 week twins. I would get another opinion or work with a different feeding specialist bc 37.5 weeks isn’t early enough to be a cause.


+1
My oldest had to feed this way for a few weeks. She did have tongue tie. She ultimately nursed for 6+ months. If BF is your goal it is still possible.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 12:15     Subject: Re:Newborn will only syringe feed
Have you asked chat gpt? Sometimes it has really great suggestions from scouring the web instantly. Wishing you luck - newborn phase can be so stressful
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 12:09     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
I would switch to formula/bottle, personally.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 10:02     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Use a nipple shield and check for a tongue tie. Then move to whatever the thing is called where you use a nipple shield but also basically a feeding tube run up through the shield and then slowly lower the amount of milk that comes from that. I had to do that in the NICU w/ one of my 31 week twins. I would get another opinion or work with a different feeding specialist bc 37.5 weeks isn’t early enough to be a cause.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 09:53     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Check for tongue tie
Use a nipple shield
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2025 05:40     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Try changing out the nipple style. Baby may not be transferring milk efficiently with the bottle you’re using now. I recommend the Lansioh brand.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2025 23:31     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
You are doing great and don't get discouraged. Maybe do get some help though (family or hired) so you can rest.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2025 23:26     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Bottle feed.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2025 22:25     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Anonymous wrote:Keep trying breast and bottle. My son was born at 35.5 weeks. You’ll get through it


We are slowly working on both. I resort to syringe feeding after bottle of breast takes 45-60m+ with little progress.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2025 22:22     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Keep trying breast and bottle. My son was born at 35.5 weeks. You’ll get through it
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2025 22:17     Subject: Newborn will only syringe feed
Our beautiful 2wk old baby is heavily syringe fed for all meals because of early arrival ( 37.5wks) and latch issues. We are working with an Ibclc but have progress has been slow. We are very tired. We would love any tips to move away from syringe feeding and make this season of life as easy as possible.