As a mom who breastfed three babies that flat-out rejected bottles, I can confirm—just because a baby is hungry doesn't mean they'll take whatever you offer. My little ones acted personally insulted whenever someone tried to give them a bottle, even if it was filled with breastmilk. Offended. Furious. Spittin’ mad. It wasn’t a pleasant experience.
Parents and caregivers often try various tricks to get a breastfed baby to accept a bottle. But one grandpa came up with a hilariously creative solution that not only worked like a charm but also had everyone cracking up.
In a TikTok video shared by Wendy Rangel, a man is seen poking a bottle through a hole in his T-shirt. The caption reads, “My godson won't take the bottle so my dad tried something.” After testing the bottle’s flow, he cradles the baby to his “breast” as if nursing—and miraculously, the little one latches on!
The best part? The uncontrollable laughter from the person filming.
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Originally posted in 2020, the video racked up nearly 9 million views, with commenters praising the grandpa's ingenuity and dedication to keeping the baby happy and fed.
Sometimes, parenting (or grandparenting) calls for a little outside-the-box thinking—like cutting a hole in your shirt to turn a bottle into a makeshift “breast.” The fact that he pulled it off while standing up is impressive, and the gentle bounce he gave the baby after latching was just too sweet.
Keeping babies content can be a challenge, especially when they resist changes to their routine. While they’re adorable, they’re also stubborn little creatures. Kudos to this grandpa for his patience, humor, and problem-solving skills. Who knows—this could be the start of a new T-shirt business!