refusal of bottle during/just after teething

[kw]

Hi

I have a 6 month old who has just cut two teeth (the last one was 31st Oct).  Whilst teething she was understandably refusing the bottle (although took the breast fine). However 2 days on and she is still not happy about taking the bottle - is this normal? Does anyone know how long this will last?  She drinks from the Haberman Feeder...

If someone could give me some guidance on this I'd be most grateful,

Karen

[PaulaP]

Hi Karen,

My lo is 17 weeks old tomorrow and seems to be cutting his first two teeth - his cheeks are very red, and he has constantly got things in his mouth rubbing them on his gums.

Over the past two days, I too have noticed that he has been refusing his bottles - only drinking 6 of his usual 9 oz.  I have tried to give him more and it only frustrates him.

Yesterday once he has stopped his bottle and would not take any more, I put some Bonjela on his gums, and straight after that offered him his bottle again, and he took another 2 oz of it.  It is worth a try - hopefully this will work for you.

Let me know how you get on.

Paula - Mum to Thomas