whats a good nipple?

[mangogirll]

My 5 month old had no problems with taking a bottle when she was younger, so I thought it would always be like that, and did not give her one for a long time, because nursing was easier than pumping. Now of course she wont take a bottle. I have heard that trying different brand nipples can help. I have the Avent ones, and they are obviously not working, plus they don't seem anything like my breasts. Any advice?

[seven_lux]

Of course they dont seem anything like mama nipples, they are plastic and hard in comparasin... they must be so nasty to a bf baby.

Try a sippy cup?

[mamaofthreeboys]

Playtex nurser

I've used the playtex nurser nipples with my son the few times I've had to pump & he's done fine after a little fussiness for Daddy......I also used these on my youngest when I worked away from home and had to pump too.

Anyways I've found mine at Target the flat ended brown colored by playtex not clear nipples I can't remember the name but my kids never liked any other type of nipples (besides mommies of course lol)......

When I read the starting line of this thread I had to laugh b/c of a funny story when my youngest (6 mos now) we took him in for his 3 day check and the nurse checked our latch on technique.....anyways she commented on my good nipples for nursing so naturally when I read the line "What's a good nipple" I had to open it!

[DaryLLL]

I had the same thought.

As far as bottle nipples go, it depends, babies have preferences. Many moms get one of each and experiment.

Of course, he may not take a bottle from you at all. Dad or Grandma may get him to take one.

Why do you need bottles now? Working outside the home? Or just want a break? Many 5 mos will go about 3 hours without nursing (breast or bottle), if the caretaker is fun. Maybe just a cup of water in case of thirst.

My dh was able to watch mine starting at that age for that long.

My MIL watched dd while dh and I went to an important dinner together when she was 6 mos. No bottles, but she did get her to suck on a paci for a while, somethng she had always refused before!

Of course, expect a marathon nursing session (or day) when you get home.