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What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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Have you tried using a different type of nipple on the bottle?  That can make a huge difference.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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We had the same problem in our class with a baby we let the mom know we asked her could she try bring in different nipples.

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Sandra Terrell
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-01-2021 08:35
From: Sheila Dandeneau
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

Have you tried using a different type of nipple on the bottle?  That can make a huge difference.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC

Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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I agree about trying to use a different nipple. I had to take care of a two month old infant recently. I noticed the baby was sucking the nipple and it seemed to be very difficult. I took the nipple off, washed it, and tried to suck the nipple. I found out that it was very difficult for me to suck and I informed the mother. She changed the nipple. This issue was resolved. I hope this information is helpful. Pebbles Lucas

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Pebbles Lucas
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-01-2021 08:35
From: Sheila Dandeneau
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

Have you tried using a different type of nipple on the bottle?  That can make a huge difference.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC

Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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Following.

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Susan Hinman Waldman
Practice Based Coach
Communities United Inc.
Lexington, MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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I would not take the bottle away from the child that is actively drinking (unless it's for a minute to go grab the other child or their bottle). But you can't make a child drink faster and you also can't say when the baby is done. If they are still actively sucking on the bottle, they are still hungry! You are on the baby's time, not the other way around! So you might have to get creative. I've fed 3 babies at the same time before, it's not easy but when you have more than one hungry baby at a time, you just kind of have to adapt and comes up with new ways! I've held one, had another in a boppy pillow right next to me while I help support their bottle, and then I hope that the third one is able to hold their own bottle and also have them right next to me. If both babies are unable to hold their own bottle and you don't have a boppy or something similar to put them in, maybe just go back and forth between the two (one baby for 10 minutes, the other the next 10 and so on). Just do the best you can!

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Alyse Poda
Barberton OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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Original Message:
Sent: 11/1/2021 10:44:00 AM
From: Alyse Poda
Subject: RE: 2 babies hungry at same time

I would not take the bottle away from the child that is actively drinking (unless it's for a minute to go grab the other child or their bottle). But you can't make a child drink faster and you also can't say when the baby is done. If they are still actively sucking on the bottle, they are still hungry! You are on the baby's time, not the other way around! So you might have to get creative. I've fed 3 babies at the same time before, it's not easy but when you have more than one hungry baby at a time, you just kind of have to adapt and comes up with new ways! I've held one, had another in a boppy pillow right next to me while I help support their bottle, and then I hope that the third one is able to hold their own bottle and also have them right next to me. If both babies are unable to hold their own bottle and you don't have a boppy or something similar to put them in, maybe just go back and forth between the two (one baby for 10 minutes, the other the next 10 and so on). Just do the best you can!

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Alyse Poda
Barberton OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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As someone said below, I've fed 3 babies at once before. If it's just the two, what that looks like for me is putting the "easier" feeder on a boppy next to me, then putting the slower or picky eater in my cross crossed lap that way each of them are propped up while eating and I can easily adjust if needed.

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Whitney Lloyd
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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I definitely would not the bottle from the baby, especially if the baby is still eating. Maybe you could try holding one baby and another baby on your legs in the criss cross position. That way both babies are fed and satisfied. But I would also suggest a different nipple to the mother as well, just explain he is struggling to suck and maybe a different nipple would work better.

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LaChelle Guinn
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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Perhaps it is the type of bottle you are using. You should try another type of bottle and it may work better.

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Heysha Figueras Serrano
Spanaway WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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In NO way would I take the bottle away if he is actively drinking.  Can the other hold his own bottle?  Maybe encourage that?  You could also change the others feeding times by about 15-20 minutes that may help

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Tanya Kroon
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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Hi
I am Sharon, 
Maybe if u can start feeding one baby about 20 mins. earlier..  start with the one who eats the fastest..   : )  Or put one baby in the swing, might satisfy for a few mins. or sing to the baby  wheels on the bus If u can hold 2 babies at the same time that might work.  Or if there is another teacher available can help feed. maybe shake or ring a little bell , does either baby take a pacifier?  Good luck with feeing time!

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Sharon Chamberlain
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-29-2021 20:43
From: Stacie M. DeShazer
Subject: 2 babies hungry at same time

What do you do when you have a baby that is slowly taking a bottle (actively sucking and swallowing) and another baby crying for their bottle? The other teacher in the room is saying to give this baby a 10 minute limit and then put him down and move on. When you take the bottle away he cries for it. (Again he is actively sucking and swallowing) Mom nurses him and he is having trouble sucking from a bottle so that's why he is slow. I feel uncomfortable taking his bottle away from him.

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Stacie M. DeShazer
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