my wic checks werechanged and we have some formula left and plan on finishing it. should we wait to switch him over till we see his pediatrician?
2006-09-14 12:51:42 · 17 answers · asked by mommyshlee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I switched mine before seeing the doctor, but I mixed his formula like normal and added some whole milk to it...not a lot....just a couple of ounces to get him used to it.
2006-09-14 12:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started to wean all three of my children from formula to milk when they turned 11 months. By the time they turned a year, they were off of formula.
You could probably start weaning your son to milk now. It may not use up all the formula you have, but it will use some. I still have formula left over from my last son who's 17 months. I just made sure that the last cans I bought had the latest possible expiration date. That way I'd have plenty of time to find someone to give them to.
2006-09-14 12:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by dj1973 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter turned one, I also had formula left over. I would do three quarters formula and one quarter whole milk in her bottle and I gradually lowered the formula to one half. When I knew she could tolerate the milk, I lowered the formula to one quarter until it was gone and then I just used whole milk. If you are unsure about it though I would ask his pediatrician, because they will know best. My advice would be to take it slow with the milk to make sure your son doesn't have an allergy. Good Luck.
2006-09-14 13:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by babysitting general 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say at about a year of age. They recommend going with Whole Milk due to the amount of fat and nutrients in it. Kids need the stuff at that age.
Formula is fine, but I would use both formula and milk. The formula will no longer be enough for the child in the way of vitamins needed, as well as the amount of fat.
If you wish to, wait and speak to your doctor, but I can almost guarantee you that they will tell you what I just did.
2006-09-14 13:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We switched between formula and regular milk. Or you can wait to ask your pediatrician, which would be a good idea. They can tell you when the baby is going to be ready to start on formula.
2006-09-14 13:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by LaAlicia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would mix the formula a little at a time with the milk, over the next few weeks slowly. Then stop the formula.There is no need to wait for the pediatrition to see him first.
2006-09-14 13:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you're switching from formula, attempt slowly weening him off by using mixing the two the formula and milk. Do a million/4 milk, 3/4 formula the 1st week, a million/2 and a million/2 the subsequent and so on. the article is to slowly get him used to the milk.
2016-12-12 08:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait till you talk to the doc. It'll give you a piece of mind. Obviously you don't really know, since you have to see doc in a week or so anyways, it's not gonna kill you to just wait it out and ask him/her the proper way of weaning. Although all of the answers on here may have worked for these people, they may not be the same for your situation. Just wait.
2006-09-14 13:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by Brooke's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I mixed my daughters breakfast with the whole milk but gave her formula in her bottle until i had finished tin. After the 3 wks it took to finish tin she was quite happy to be drinking whole milk. It hasnt done her any harm she has actually turned into a right greedy piglet!!
2006-09-14 13:03:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do the same as with breastmilk - mix them for a while and taper off the formula. You paid for it so you would hate to waste it.
2006-09-14 13:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋