GENTLE SUPPORT FOR BOTTLE REFUSAL
Bottle Refusal Support in Carmarthenshire & Swansea
Is your breastfed baby refusing bottles?
- Took bottles at first, then suddenly refused.
- Pushes the teat out with their tongue.
- Chews instead of sucking.
I’m Tors Pearcy, an IBCLC Infant Feeding Specialist. I provide gentle, evidence-based support for families in Carmarthenshire, Swansea & South West Wales to overcome bottle refusal when you want or need your baby to take a bottle.
Why Bottle Refusal Matters!
There are many reasons why you might want your baby to be able to feed away from the breast at times, such as returning to work early, needing to be away from baby regularly or just wanting to give a bottle once a day. My sessions cover:
REASONS YOU MIGHT WANT TO USE A BOTTLE
Returning to work
Sometimes your job, health or other commitments mean you’ll be apart from your baby and need to use a bottle/cup.
Peace of Mind
For some it is important to feel that their baby can take a bottle for their own mental health needs.
Maternal Choice
Sometimes there doesn’t need to be any more of a reason than ‘because I want to’ and that is just as valid!
Introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby
Baby was happy taking a bottle then suddenly started to refuse? Told to wait ‘until your supply regulates’ and now baby is refusing a bottle? Sound familiar? There are good reason why babies suddenly ‘forget’ how to bottle feed, and my bottle refusal consults will help you find out the root cause and ways we can help them overcome it.
“Our 6 month old who we couldn't get to take a bottle after weeks of trying and failing, is now taking a full feed from a straw bottle, having got the hang of it within a few days! We honestly cannot recommend Tors enough.
She was so thorough, ensuring that she knew everything about our journey both prior to her visit and during so that she could tailor our plan and ensure nothing was missed.”
Bottle Refusal Consult - Home Visit near Kidwelly
Ways to Book Your Consultation
Carmarthen Clinic
Home Visit (if in SA)
Online via Zoom
A personalised one-to-one consultation designed to support families whose breastfed baby is refusing to take a bottle.
Here’s what’s included:
- A full feeding and health history to understand your baby’s story.
- Oral function assessment and explanation of what might be making bottle feeding tricky.
- Step-by-step bottle acceptance strategies that are gentle and evidence-based.
- A review of bottles and teats you’ve tried, and guidance on the best options for your baby.
- A personalised feeding plan tailored to your baby’s needs and your goals.
- Discussion of what to do if bottle feeding continues to feel difficult or progress is slow.
- For babies around 6 months or older, we may also explore alternative options like sippy cups or straw bottles if these are more developmentally appropriate.
- A written summary of the plan emailed to you after the session.
- Two weeks of WhatsApp follow-up so you feel supported every step of the way.
This session is ideal if your baby is breastfed and refuses the bottle, and you want to feel confident leaving them with someone who can feed them your breast milk or formula.
I’m based in Carmarthen (South West Wales) and would be delighted to visit you at home.
For journeys beyond a 15-minute drive, a modest travel fee of £25 per hour (round-trip) applies.
I cover most SA postcodes including:
Ammanford, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Kidwelly, Lampeter, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llansaint, Narberth, Newcastle Emlyn, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Pontardawe, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Neath, Tenby and Whitland.
If you’re just outside this area, you’re very welcome to join me at my Carmarthen clinic for your consultation instead.
Need Help With Feeding?
Being able to help mothers have a successful and breastfeeding or bottle feeding journey is so important to me.
Fill in your details below and I will contact you to see how I can help you get back on track. I look forward to helping you.
