My Breastfed Baby Refuses the Bottle - Here’s What Helped

If you're googling “how to get my baby to take a bottle” or “breastfed baby refusing bottle,” take a deep breath. You’ve landed in the right place. And more importantly: you're not alone.

Bottle refusal is more common than you think, and it’s not your fault. In fact, 25-45% of breastfed babies go through a stage of bottle refusal, often catching parents completely off guard.

I’m a midwife, lactation consultant, and mum - and I’ve been exactly where you are. That’s why I created the [Bottle Refusal Course]: to help you navigate this without losing your mind.

Why Is My Baby Refusing the Bottle?

There’s nothing quite like the stress of needing to leave your baby for a feed—and they just. won’t. take. it. Whether you're preparing to go back to work, needing a break, or just want your partner to help with a feed, bottle refusal can feel like a major roadblock.

Some common reasons babies refuse the bottle include:

• Timing of introduction (too early or too late)

• Flow rate of the teat

• Preference for the breast’s feel, smell, and pace

• Negative past bottle experiences

• Overuse of bottles with incorrect technique

• Pressure or anxiety during feeds

The good news? There are ways through this, and I walk you through them all in the course.

You’re Not Doing It Wrong

I remember crying on the floor, four different bottles scattered around me, a hungry baby screaming in my arms. I felt like I was failing - even though I was doing my absolute best.

That moment, and many more like it, are why I built this course.

The truth is, bottle refusal isn’t just a practical feeding issue - it’s an emotional one too. It can bring up guilt, frustration, resentment, and even panic. That’s why support needs to address both the how-to and the how-you-feel.

What’s Inside the Bottle Refusal Course

I created this course with the overwhelmed mum in mind. You don’t have time for hours of reading or more trial-and-error. You need clarity, confidence, and real results.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Understand Why Your Baby Is Refusing the Bottle

We break down the real, evidence-based reasons bottle refusal happens - so you can stop blaming yourself and start making informed changes.

✅ Learn Exactly How to Introduce (or Reintroduce) a Bottle

Step-by-step strategies that consider flow rate, sucking patterns, timing, and your baby’s cues.

✅ Create a Plan That Includes Your Partner or Caregiver

You’ll get scripts and practical tools to help others support the process - so it’s not all on you.

✅ Protect Your Breastfeeding Relationship and Your Sanity

We cover how to maintain milk supply, protect attachment, and meet your own needs too.

✅ Emotional Support Along the Way

Because feeding challenges aren’t just logistical - they’re deeply personal. You’ll feel seen, supported, and guided through every step.

It’s Not Just About the Bottle - It’s About Your Freedom

When your baby won’t take a bottle, it can feel like you’re trapped. And that’s a hard place to be.

This course helps you get your freedom back:

• Freedom to rest

• Freedom to step away without worry

• Freedom to let someone else feed your baby

• Freedom to work, sleep, or just breathe

This Isn’t Your Fault - But It Is Fixable

You don’t need to buy 10 more bottles. You don’t need to keep guessing. And you definitely don’t need to go through this alone.

Let me walk you through what works—with empathy, evidence, and experience.

👉 [Join the Bottle Refusal Course Now]

You’ve got this, mama. And I’ve got you.