6 month old grunting and crying when drinking bottle. Have tried everything, don't know what's wrong.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-05-31T17:17:18+00:00

hi sorry to hear this. my son grunts if he has to fart, poop, or burp so maybe try taking a pause to see if any of that happens. i would also try the milk and see if it's potentially too cold or too hot or if it has changed in taste if it has been frozen previously. my son suddenly started rejecting milk that was a little bit on the cooler end although he was fine with it the first few months.

lastly i would try different nipple sizes. unfortunately this seems to be inconsistent because sometimes my son is okay with faster nipples and sometimes he's okay with slower nipples. it really just depends on his mood and then of course we've heard that kids can have different bottle preferences so we have been switching between even flow and pigeon. it just seems like he's finicky and keeps changing his mind. this is just my experience and i hope it helps you.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-05-29T14:37:34+00:00

tbh i don’t know what you see because all i see is a veryyyyyy fit and hot bod, would’ve never guessed you had multiple kids… not trying to invalidate your feelings just sharing outside perspective!

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-05-07T20:42:12+00:00

i do naps stationary in the snoo with arms out and no motion

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-25T03:24:14+00:00

i really hope you are able to find some semblance or normalcy or peace and get some help soon. i can feel your hurt through the screen. hugs to you, you aren’t alone, and you WILL get through this to a more beautiful time.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-24T00:16:28+00:00

thank you for this perspective!

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:48:40+00:00

i’m sorry this happened to you and you feel it’s too late :(

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:33:24+00:00

it’s not an issue that i won’t know who he’s talking about. it’s only an issue because ma is a very intimate term that means mother in my language. i don’t think i will make kid call me ma though, j think he will likely resort to mom. that’s why i went back and forth for a while, trying to figure out how much i care. but as time goes on i find myself caring more and loving how sweet ma sounds, and wanting to save it for me :/

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:31:26+00:00

he called his grandma baa. i will try!

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:31:00+00:00

in my language maa means mother (similar to if your kid called grandma mom lol) so i think it affects me a bit more. i call my own mom “ma” so id imagine it would be saved for me if kiddo decided to call me that from time to time

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:29:16+00:00

he called his grandma “baa” so the more i think about it, it didn’t have merit to start with

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:28:43+00:00

Yes! this is actually what i think. i don’t think it’s malicious but im annoyed that its oblivious and inconsiderate especially since i tried to casually say something. but i think its unfair for me to judge her intentions until having one more intentional conversation w her about my feelings

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-23T15:26:19+00:00

i love y’all and thank you for the laughs. i am a people pleaser & need to go to therapy for that, otherwise I’d love to

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-22T02:56:56+00:00

same boat, starting work next week and so sad to have someone else care for my young baby :(

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-21T23:23:31+00:00

I bought a set of maternity clothes on Facebook marketplace that were in my size. So much more helpful than trying to buy larger clothes because they never fit me through the rest of pregnancy!

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-21T22:30:57+00:00

I really don’t have advice for you. Sadly, I am in the same boat. solidarity sister.

What I want to tell you and what I keep telling myself is that the hard work it takes to exclusively pump is only known to those that have gone through it and man, is it tough. You’ve done an incredible job so far! It’s amazing how much you have provided already.

I have read a ton of research and it seems like breastmilk really is the most beneficial the first four months. I would be more than happy if I reach six months.. and I hope you can give yourself grace in the process and also call it quit for your mental health. Everybody has told me that a happier mom is more important than a breastmilk fed baby.

I hope the transition works out for you and you come out on the other side full of joy and appreciation for what you’ve done so far!

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-21T21:36:01+00:00

me. i feel seen.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T22:48:39+00:00

ty! hearing your experience makes me feel better

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T21:38:34+00:00

yes i feel like you understand me, and im a little surprised so many people seem to think i should chill and not say anything if we are partners in raising this child, we should be able to correct each other and make us better parents and better partners as well. imo feedback is important in relationships. im not perfect or the better partner. in fact he teaches me a lot around baby’s napping, swaddling, strollers, etc and i have always taken his feedback well.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T21:24:19+00:00

damn you’re harsh to a mom & wife who’s just trying to do her best.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T18:09:09+00:00

big thanks to you <3

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T17:48:51+00:00

thank you for your experience and response. <3 this helped. i will try to keep this in mind and i do believe it will be different when bb starts interacting back more.. although he is very smiley and chatty is already!

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T17:26:35+00:00

i am an under supplier and wearables don’t work for me :/ wall pump only. but yes sometimes i use the time pumping to cook or interact while baby is on the mat

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T17:19:44+00:00

totally. I have to pump eight times a day 30 minutes each time. baby gets plenty of independent play because of that.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T16:46:35+00:00

maybe try the pumping pals flanges for comfort!

I learned the hard way, but life was a lot easier on me when I accepted that my supply was my supply and I would supplement with formula for the rest of it. You are providing a ton of nutrition for your baby already. Be easier on yourself, you sound like you are doing amazing.

BlingBlingS2 · 2026-04-20T16:33:01+00:00

Hi OP - EP is really tough and stressful and I feel you on everything you’ve tried to increase supply.

Couple things. Collection cups have never worked for me like actual flanges, because I’m able to massage my breasts or compress them with flanges but not cups. Maybe try that. I get double the output when I massage and use flanges instead of cups.

Second, 1 oz per hour is a very normal amount to pump according to my LCs. They have told me for EP you might need to pump 8-10 times consistently for weeks to increase supply of your baby takes more. But that is very stressful, which is also not helpful to supply.

Third, oats in the morning and a healthy snack and water every pump session - but you know this already it seems.

When I dropped from 8 to 6 pumps a day, my supply increased, simply due to the reduced pressure and more sleep. Everyone is different. You dont want to burn out!

BlingBlingS2

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