{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Mind Your Mouth","title":"“Help! My baby is 5 months and won’t take a bottle”. Practical tips on how to support bottle feeding. ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f02e44dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":812,"description":"In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, we address common concerns about bottle feeding babies who have been exclusively breastfed. We explore the optimal window for introducing a bottle, the role of the primitive suck reflex, and strategies for making the bottle transition smoother. Key tips include avoiding stress, using play-based approaches, conducting oral motor assessments, and considering bodywork to identify physical barriers. The episode also discusses introducing straw drinking as an alternative and emphasizes the importance of consistency and patience.00:00 Introduction to Bottle Feeding Challenges01:17 Understanding the Suck Reflex02:19 Strategies to Reduce Stress03:19 Oral Motor Assessments and Body Work07:28 Introducing Straw Drinking09:58 Recap and Final Tips12:13 Conclusion and Contact Information\nFollow me on Instagram\nCheck out my website","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ww6gOrobQw99BiQyobx00q88QxgPvTYTmpiAJi7mT5s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNjUz/ZDE1MWM1MDhiZTVk/OGEwNmFlMjU5NDgw/MjEzNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}