I just want to throw in the towel..

[k4t]

Hugs. Sorry I don't have much bottle feeding experience but I agree with trying to feed earlier. Letting a breastfeed baby get hungry enough they scream always makes it much harder so bottle fed must be similar. Try a different brand of bottle/teat?

[*LittleMissSummer*]

He only likes Avent bottles and i have the correct teat so i don't know whats wrong.

I used to have a feed routine so i would catch him before he was hungry but he is so irregular now that i will offer a feed at the usual time and he won't be interested and then an hour later start howling. He sleeps through the night so i atleast get some sleep which i think is all thats keeping me sane for the moment.

I play with him LOTS so he could be getting over stimulated by playing.

[Cassius2]

I would bring it up with your MACH nurse and see if they can check for a tongue tie? even a posterior one...sometimes that kind of fussing and wind etc can be linked back to that.

not an easy road getting to know the quirks of these kidlets xx

[briggsy's girl]

Arching the back may also be a sign of reflux. Definitely talk to your child nurse about it.

[Razzberry]

I have felt like you have with my DD, except it was with BF, it was traumatising and stressful trying to feed her. I ended up crying everytime it came close to feed time because I knew what was going to happen. She had severe reflux what you are describing sounds like reflux to me- ask your doctor about it, he may need medication. Babies who are in pain can pain association with either the breast or bottle and it's very hard to relearn that it won't cause pain.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Arching the back may also be a sign of reflux. Definitely talk to your child nurse about it.

I went to the doctors and the doctor i saw said that because he isn't chucking up huge amounts (he chucks up a little bit but mostly swallows it) and is gaining weight then its of no concern and that he will grow out of it.

I might get a second opinion as if hes in pain i'd like something for it.

[Razzberry]

I can't believe your doc said that if he doesn't chuck heaps and is gaining weight its not reflux! Babies can go either way as many reflux bubs over feed to try and soothe their throats as for chucking that has nothing to do with how much pain or damage to their oesophageous. My dd had silent reflux so no chucking but major pain, screaming, crying, no sleep, feeding issues etc. at the beginning she stacked on the weight it was only at bout 6 months she started losing weight and dropped through the weight percentiles. My son on the other hand is a massive speeder but his reflux pain is nowhere near how bad my daughters was. I am a member of RISA come and check out the website and Facebook page if you want some support. I am so sorry you are going through this you need a supportive doctor!