What is Dream Feeding for a baby with Bottle Aversion?
Dream feeding is when you feed your baby while they are drowsy or asleep, typically before you go to bed, to help them take in more calories without fully waking up.
For a baby with bottle aversion, dream feeding can sometimes help because:
🍼 The baby is more relaxed and less likely to resist the bottle.
🍼 There’s less pressure or negative association with feeding.
🍼 They may instinctively suck without the stress of being fully awake.
However, while dream feeding can be a temporary solution, it’s important to address the root cause of bottle aversion—whether it's negative feeding experiences, pressure to eat, or an underlying medical issue. A responsive feeding approach and working with a feeding specialist can help babies build a positive relationship with the bottle.
Baby-Led Bottle Feeding
This approach can help the caregiver and baby learn how to eat with ease and enjoyment. It is important that feeding is pleasurable from day ZERO.
Need Feeding Support? We’re Here to Help!
Feeding challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. At Little Eaters & Talkers, we provide expert feeding therapy—both in-person (Houston Area) and virtually—to support babies and toddlers struggling with bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, picky eating, and more.
If your little one is having difficulty feeding, showing signs of bottle or food aversion, or you just need guidance, we’re here for you!
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