Bottle Aversion &
Bottle-Feeding Support

How do you fix a bottle aversion?

Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming and isolating. If they resist bottle feeding, cry, or turn away during feeds, these could be signs of a bottle aversion.

But there is hope– you can learn strategies to establish calm and confident bottle feeding with the support of Feeding Therapy or Parent Coaching from a certified feeding therapist.

Mother holding baby with a bottle feeding aversion after bottle feeding.

Your first step is a free consult

We begin with a free consultation with Argie, our Feeding Therapist. Argie will assess whether your baby’s challenges stem from an underlying cause that will require our targeted Feeding Therapy, or if adjustments to your feeding routine through our Parent Coaching can make the difference. Your therapist will give you specific tools and guidance to help transform bottle feeding into moments of connection.

We can also assist you with positioning your baby during feeding, sucking difficulties, and concerns you have about nutritional intake. We also provide oral-motor training and therapy related to tongue tie, lip-tie, and other structural issues.

“I want your child to enjoy a lifetime of feeding wellness so I’ll support you in creating an environment where they can thrive in every feeding stage.”
Feeding therapist, Argie, works with babies with bottle feeding aversions

How it Works

Choose virtual or in-home* services to promote changes where your baby learns best–in the comfort of their home!

  • Your free consult call is an opportunity to discuss concerns about your baby's feeding with Argie, our certified feeding therapist, and to receive initial guidance from her for the best therapy approach for you and your baby.

    Step One, Intake Form: When you schedule your consultation call, you will also fill out a form with basic details about your concerns and your baby's feeding, as well as any relevant medical history. Argie will review this information before your consultation.

    Step Two, Consultation Call: During the call, both you and Argie can ask questions and discuss your concerns. Argie will recommend whether your baby would benefit more from one-on-one Parent Coaching or if they show signs of root causes that will require a more comprehensive virtual or in-person evaluation with Argie. After this evaluation, you will have the option to begin Feeding Therapy with Argie.

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  • Feeding Therapy is for babies who require a comprehensive evaluation to identify root causes of bottle-feeding difficulties and a tailored therapy program with ongoing support and therapy sessions with Argie, our feeding therapist.

    • Step One, Comprehensive Evaluation: The evaluation is designed to identify the root cause of your baby’s feeding difficulties. It can be conducted virtually or in person for families residing in New York and includes:

      • Onboard through our secure client portal to complete a medical and feeding history, intake form, and submit relevant past medical reports for background.

      • Submit home videos of typical feeding sessions and a 3-day food log detailing feeding habits, including quantities and any issues like gagging, reflux, or refusal.

      • In-home or Virtual Assessment that includes a comprehensive evaluation of your baby’s oral and facial structures to spot potential structural issues, with live observation and guidance to improve feeding. Includes a Q&A time (1-1.5 hours).

      • Written Report drafted by Argie that provides a detailed summary of medical and feeding history, root causes of feeding difficulties, analysis, and a personalized treatment plan, plus any necessary referrals (delivered in 1 week).

    • Step Two, Virtual Follow-Up Session: You will review the evaluation findings with Argie, and discuss treatment goals and the proposed course of therapy including the recommended number of weekly sessions, and any external referrals needed (30-60 minutes).

    After the Evaluation and Follow-up Session, Argie may recommend continued Feeding Therapy.

    Feeding Therapy: Virtual or in-home Feeding Therapy is provided at your discretion to further support your child's progress and adjust recommendations as needed (30 minutes).

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  • Parent Coaching is recommended when your baby is experiencing bottle-feeding difficulties that can be addressed through parent education, guidance, and tailored suggestions to meet your baby’s unique feeding needs and support your family's goals. Parent Coaching equips you with the tools and strategies you need to create positive outcomes for your child without them ever meeting a feeding therapist. Parent Coaching includes:

    Step One, Feeding Foundations Virtual Session: This is your initial, 1-1 virtual meeting with Argie, your feeding specialist, who will educate you on child feeding development and how to implement changes in mealtime routines, schedules, and feeding approaches tailored to your child's needs (1.5 hours). Once complete, follow-up parent coaching sessions are provided at your discretion.

    Follow-up Sessions: Virtual follow-up sessions with Argie, your feeding specialist, can further support your child's progress and adjust recommendations as needed (30 minutes). 


    Insurance & Billing: These educational sessions are not intended as feeding therapy and are therefore not covered by insurance.

*In-home services are available to families residing in New York state.

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Boost bonding time with your baby.

Establish a strong relationship during the natural bonding time feeding provides by building trust and overcoming bottle-feeding obstacles.

Our bottle-feeding support is right for you if:

You notice your baby is having difficulty latching onto the bottle

Your baby becomes upset or distressed when they see the bottle

You worry that your baby is not consuming enough milk or formula

You are concerned about your baby’s weight and growth

You observe discomfort in your baby during feeding, such as coughing, back arching, or crying

You experience underlying stress and concern when it’s time to feed your baby

Mother who is worried about her baby's bottle feeding aversion.

We've helped parents like you...

  • "As a nervous, first time mom who was dealing with our daughter's feeding difficulty for a few weeks before working with Argie, I was beyond stressed, anxious, nervous and scared. Argie took the time to set up a consultation call with me, listened to my concerns and unique situation and immediately came up with a game plan to help us. Even at my lowest, when I was losing hope, Argie continued to reassure me and hold my hand throughout the process. We were amazed at the success we saw…Not only did we learn about nutrition, digestion, formula brands, feeding, etc, but most importantly, we learned how to better communicate, understand and most importantly, TRUST our daughter. My husband and I are grateful to Argie for everything she did for us as a family, and can't recommend her enough to families in a similar boat as us."

    -Bottle Feeding Parent

  • "Our 5 month old daughter was having feeding issues and after seeing several specialists, nothing was physically wrong. Argie helped us understand what was causing the aversion and came up with a plan for us to follow…Argie was incredibly kind, informative, and diligent. Through her guidance, support (virtual and in person), and feeding plan, we were able to get our daughter (now 9 months old) back to eating regularly without any feeding aversion."

    -Bottle Feeding Parent

  • “[Argie] is well-skilled to build a relationship with the parents and especially with a baby. Argie knows and feels the baby’s mood , behavior, what the baby wants at that particular moment. She will definitely help the child and the parents to achieve their goals.”

    -Bottle Feeding Parent

  • "I started working with Argie at a time when we had almost lost all hope. Our premature baby was fully dependent on an NG feeding tube and had developed a bottle aversion. Our stress levels were at an all time high due to my baby’s feeding difficulties. Argie quickly helped ease us and guided us step by step through 2-3 weeks of intense therapy. By the end of the month, my baby was off the tube and had begun to develop a positive relationship with her bottle...2 months later, my baby is thriving, growing and hitting all her milestones!!! Argie continues to check in with us and I am able to seek guidance when needed. She is amazing I cannot recommend her enough. I am truly so grateful for having her guide us with her knowledge and insight."

    -Bottle Feeding Parent

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