My baby has never taken a bottle. It's hard sometimes... and especially at first, but we are thriving now! If you're reading this and have issues with latching, please don't give up on breastfeeding, it takes time for your baby to learn. Give it a week, then another week, and then a month. It gets better. Use a shield if necessary! I didn't think I'd need one but it was between that and baby not eating. momthreads