It can be so frustrating when your child won't take a bottle - and you need them to! There will be some babies who just won't take them - but in general, with a little coaxing, most babies will. If you are going back to work, try and start introducing a bottle a few weeks before you go back. It's important to follow proper bottle-feeding protocol for breastfed babies, but most babies will take to a bottle pretty well. When you have a baby who is a little more stubborn, you may need to try different bottles, nipples, temperatures, and even environments. Many mothers find that someone else has to offer the bottle. In no situation should you withhold food from the baby to get them to take a bottle. If your baby is over six months, you can try using a sippy cup or straw as an alternative method. Additional Reading: The Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies