Offer the bottle when the infant is calm and slightly hungry, not overly upset

Have someone other than the breastfeeding parent try the bottle first

Use a nipple with a slow flow and a shape similar to the breast

Warm the milk to a comfortable temperature

Hold the infant in a semi-upright feeding position

Gently rub the nipple on the infant’s lips to encourage rooting

Let the infant suck at their own pace without forcing the nipple in

Try different bottle nipples if the first one is refused

Offer the bottle at different times of day

Try when the infant is sleepy or just waking

Walk, sway, or rock the infant while offering the bottle

Use a small amount of milk at first

Keep the feeding environment quiet and low-stress

Pause and try again later if the infant becomes upset

Practice regularly so the infant can get used to the bottle

If refusal continues, consult a pediatrician or lactation consultant