Pediatric OT Mom Shares Hopeful Story of Baby's Bottle Refusal

Baby's Bottle Refusal: A Pediatric OT's Journey and Tips for Parents Introduction: In a recent video shared on social media, Shannon, a pediatric occupational therapist and mother of a 10-week-old, detailed her experience overcoming her baby's bottle refusal. The video, uploaded on May 28th, 2025, from the US, has garnered significant attention from parents facing similar challenges. Details: Shannon explained, "We decided to up nipple size because his suck reflex may have started to integrate! Also I have a super heavy letdown, so if the bottle was too hard he may not want to work for it." She documented her attempts with different nipples and bottles, highlighting the frustration and eventual success. After switching to a larger nipple, her baby finally took a bottle, though it took a full hour. Quote: "Him taking an hour to eat from the bottle today wasn’t ideal, but gave me hope!" Shannon shared in her video, offering encouragement to other parents. Conclusion: Shannon's video provides a valuable resource for parents dealing with bottle refusal. Her expertise and personal experience offer a relatable and informative perspective, emphasizing the importance of patience and persistence.