My 11 month old will not drink anything?

Question

She was having about 6oz of formula fed with a spoon and about 8oz mixxed with cereal in two meals...now she will not have milk anymore....she will not take it from the spoon or the sippy cup (doesn't have the hang of the cup yet), so I have started giving her yogurt 2ice a day and cereal 2ice a day thats all the milk she gets and about 2oz of water and two meals which includes fruit and veggies with meats
Am scared of dehyderation
Was never a milk drinker
anybody experiencing the same thing
I wish she would know or learn to drink from a sippy cup
please only serious reply;s

Answer 1

an 11 month old should still be drinking breast milk... no wonder you have problems.

Answer 2

Will she not accept formula in a bottle? She's still young, and perhaps needs more time for the sippy cup. Putting the cup with her other toys can get her used to hoisting it around (nothing in it yet) so that with time she'll try to drink out of it. I wasnt entirely sure if it was the milk (and here I'm assuming you are still using formula) she is rejecting or the method of ingestion IE Spoon, bottle, cup.
Do you give her veggies in purées? If so, you could add milk into her purées instead of water so that she gets more milk that way. You're right to add in yogurts if she isnt drinking enough milk - it's still very important at her age, about half her calories should be formula or milk products such as yogurt.
I would keep offering throughout the day a bit of water if you are worried about your daughter becoming dehydrated, but I think if she was thirsty than she would drink. Does she still fill the same number of wet diapers? Have you seen any signs of dehydration, like dry mouth, dry skin, increased fussiness, dark colored urine, etc?
My niece has never been a big milk drinker either, there are babies who are like that. If your girl is gaining weight well enough, and doesnt show any signs of dehydration, try not to worry even if she isnt drinking as much as other babies. It's likely just what she needs, as each baby is different.

Answer 3

I know society really pressures parents to have their child off the bottle by age one. But if YOUR child isn't ready, she's not ready. Do NOT force her at this age to give up the bottle so instantly. Do NOT sacrafice nutrition and hydration for mere method. She's a BABY, and if she needs a few more weeks to make the transition, that's FINE. She's not going to suffer in any way if she takes the bottle a few extra weeks or months.

Once a child starts eating more solids, their liquid intake decreases naturally. However, you'll need to check with the Pediatrician to see how much she should be getting based on her weight and height (and age of course; too).

You didn't mention it, but how is she handling the bit of milk she's had? I ask b/c you really aren't supposed to start whole milk until a child's first b-day. The milk could be bothering her stomach; as starting it too young isn't good for the digestive system. You might want to try Gerber Baby Juice and see if she'll take that.

I hope your daughter ends up drinking enough and everything turns out ok. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

This is about the age that I stopped giving my son milk of any kind. Occassionally I'd mix rice milk or almond milk with his oatmeal or cream of wheat. Otherwise, he got baby juice or water from the sippy cup. To get him off the bottle, I threw away all of his bottles, so he had no choice but to take the sippy cup. I started with the cups that have the silicone tops that are like bottles, then gradually shifted to cups that have lips that resemble regular cups. He is now 2 and he can drink from a regular cup without spilling, but I still give him the sippy cups for my peace of mind.

My son has milk allerges, so he does not miss not having milk. He gets his calcium from spinach, green beans, fortified cereal, and other fruits and vegetables. If you are really concerned about this, try discussing alternatives or options with your pediatrician. They can give you the best idea of what to expect as your baby's taste in food changes.

Answer 5

These breastfeeding nazi's need to get off their high horses! Good for you that you wanted to breastfeed! Not everybody does and they shouldn't have to! I bet you had more problems getting your kids fed in the beginning than anybody who bottle fed! All this crap about breast feeding support groups gets on my nerves. If breastfeeding is so damn great why do you need support groups?? Oh at 11 months old the baby is NOT too young for a sippy cup! My started on a sippy at 10 months old. Most kids are off the bottle at a year old.

But to the question:

Just make sure she eats a good diet. Try giving water and juice- even soup. Keep at the sippy cup or try a bottle again. She'll get thirsty enough and drink and if not she needs to be checked because that's not normal. Good luck.

Answer 6

What about a bottle? If she isn't ready for a sippy cup she isn't ready.

Also you could try a straw.

She also doesn't need milk, she is only 11 months old she is too young for milk, it may be making her sick which is why she isn't drinking it.

But honestly if you give her access to formula and water in bottles and sippy cups she is not going to become dehydrated.

Answer 7

Seems that many parents experience this as their baby approaches 1 year.

As you may want to contact your child's pediatrician for proper guidance. Its important that you have the right information so that you baby can benefit.

Each baby is different, and has unique nutritional needs/requirements. However, this is typical for many babies to go through this phase.

In addition, sometimes babies fluid intake changes once they begin to increase the solid food calories. Especially, when mobile activity is a factor too. The little ones are too busy enjoying new found freedom to even try to sit still for a meal !

Although it can be a battle, try to find the best way to have balance. As with any other new found ability just give it some time.

Best to you ~~~~

Answer 8

i breast fed so i never had to deal withany of this nonsense; don't know why you didn't breastfeed but for most women it is because they've been conditioned to believe their breast are sex organs; too bad for the kids
i was told by my paediatrician that cow's milk shouldn't be given to a child under 12 months of age cause it can cause allergies to milk and constipation
how are her bowel movements?
if you're worried about dehydration, look for signposts instead of worrying about how much she's eating/drinking she can still get dehydrated even if she seems to be drinking sufficiently if she is unwell or her metabolism is screwy, so you can't use intake only as a guide, okay? signposts of dehydration are; dry,cracked lips
loss of elasticity in the skin, lethargy, headaches, decreased elimination(doesn't pee or poo as much) if any of these signs show up and persist for more than 12 hours, you should take her to a professional; she may require iv treatment
her not drinking could just be that she doesn't like milk
she's too young for a sippy cup; still needs to suckle
mothercraft is a great organisation which can help with all these kinds of questions. it is an association of midwives and learned mothers who give input and advice to folks who ask for it.
best of luck
if you have another BREASTFEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

You're just going to have to give her the sippy cup and if she drinks it, she drinks it. If not, then just keep giving it to her. She'll use it when she realizes how thirsty she is. It's either her giving in once, or you giving in numerous times. Good luck :-)

Answer 10

Maybe she will take it from the cup if you hold the cup for her.

Answer 11

Have you tried watered down juice?