Why does the child reject the bottle?
Patient: my baby is almost 10 months and still rejecting bottle. Currently, I have to stop nursing due to illness, and my baby have been vomiting and still refuse any bottle. the only time i can get a little fluid come to her mouth is when she is sleeping, but these causing her waking up often. should i continue bothering her in her sleep, or forcing her take the fluid when she s awake? Doctor: Hi,  Mother's illness unless it is hepatitis B or HIV should not refrain the mother from feeding the baby. I suggest that you continue breastfeeding and stop bottle feeding if your baby is refusing the bottle.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Thank you.  Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani Pediatrician, Pulmonology