Is he eating some solids as well? If he is, then I don’t think you should worry about the bottle. Making you hold the bottle is probably a comfort thing, and while you haven’t done anything wrong, you might want to break that habit.

I would speak with a health care nurse for advice.

Mine did that too. I hold it for her with her hands clasped until she finally did it on her own. =)

…. more time for cuddles, and another reason to not do the housework

I bought a plastic ball with handles that the bottle fitted in and found it encourage daughter to hold on her own

I suggest you discuss this with your GP; they can best advise you on the development of your child.

Every child develops at different ages and stages, the best person to discuss any concerns you may have is with your GP or child health nurse; stress never solved anything, write it down and follow it up!

I find my son always wants his bottle – particularly if he sees it but I just started to replace his bottle with a sippy cup and also finger foods. If he doesn’t see his bottle he doesn’t want it as much.

You should have a chat to your GP and child health nurse, every child is different !

all babies are different , dont stress that only makes things worse

Don’t worry to much all babies are different and when his ready he’ll let you know and maybe suggest a bottle strap for the bottle.

you could seek help from your midwife. I would not worry 2 much.

it can be normal. there is no particular RULE with baby’s drinking habit. But you should see a midwife and ask for advice so you can get mroe rest

there are some good comments here

maybe just give him the bottle and dont hold it for him he will drink it and hold it when his hungry enough

water down the bottles until it is only water?

talk with your health care nurse and express your concerns. All children develop at different stages. But it doesn’t hurt to have a professional opinion

How is he going now?

Buy a bottle strap that you can clip onto the pram. This way if he refuses to hold his bottle it will not fall onto the floor. Leave the bottle within his reach on his tummy so if he is thirsty he can get it, This may get him feeding himself. good luck. I found the strap invaluable as my first born would chuck the bottle away when he had finished with it.

He should def holod his own bottle by now – all 3 of mine could at a few months hold. Perhaps it is because you will do it for him or is it something more – Can he hold and do other things normally? I found kids like to sleep differently too – some like story time or laying with you during a movie, others like to be with a favourite toy or blanket. Try and a variety of things and stick to what works the best.