Many babies eventually push away traditional tools like a pallada (spoon-feeder) as they lose patience with the flow or associate the device with formula tastes. If your pediatrician has concerns about bottles, consider using a syringe (without the needle) for controlled feeding, or introducing a small open cup or a 'nifty' cup, which many babies find more interesting. If you choose to introduce a bottle, look for a slow-flow nipple that mimics breastfeeding, and utilize the 'paced feeding' technique to help prevent a preference for the bottle over the breast.