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Tag: bottle refusal

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May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Bottlefeeding, for parents, for professionals, Lactation Consultant

What can go wrong when bottle refusal gets treated like bottle aversion

There ARE ways to solve bottle refusal, but… this book isn’t one of them. Learn why the Rowena Bennett book isn’t for breastfed babies who are refusing bottles, and what to do instead.

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May 20, 2025May 27, 2025Bottlefeeding, for parents, for professionals, Lactation Consultant

Why the book “Your Baby’s Bottle-feeding Aversion” won’t solve bottle refusal

Struggling with bottle refusal in your breastfed baby? Learn why the book Your Baby’s Bottle-feeding Aversion by Rowena Bennett may not be the right fit — and how the wrong approach can make bottle struggles even harder.

Hi, I'm Rachel!

I'm a private practice lactation consultant (IBCLC) with my masters degree in human lactation. When I'm not helping breastfeeding & chestfeeding families in MetroWest Massachusetts, or writing blogs for parents AND other lactation professionals, I'm hanging with my three kids and/or indulging in my love of drag queens. Learn more about me by clicking here!

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