My daughter is 8.5 months old, I am thinking about weening her?

Question

I want to ween my daughter off of formula, should I wait a couple more months? I have spoken to other moms who said they took their kids off formula early too, but what is too early? I don't want her to miss out on nutrients from the formula but its so expensive!!!!

Answer 1

I started my daughter on milk around 10months. My friend gave her son milk at four months. He is going to be 10 years old and does not have any problems. Ask your ped. for sure though they would know best.

Answer 2

You really need to continue your child on formula or breast milk until they are about a year. I weaned both my kids off of breast milk at 11 1/2 months, they went to whole milk in a sippy cup. At this point you have probably started introducing solids which will cut down on some of the formula consumption but your daughter still needs the formula because it is the main source of nutrients at this time. Have you signed up with the formula companies online for free coupons? I never formula fed but I was always getting the coupons in the mail. You can also go on eBay and buy other peoples formula coupons/checks for a discounted price which may help a bit with the price.

Please speak with your child's doctor before weaning her, he will agree that you need to continue until she is one.

Also I don't know what formula you are currently using but generics (which are often made by the name brand companies) are just as good at the name brand formulas yet much cheaper, they are definitely better than cow's milk for an 8 month old.

Although I did breastfeed my children I would never bash someone for not doing the same it's a personal choice. As for Texas she needs to get over herself it's a sad day when a parent says they think it is disgusting for another to feed their baby the way it was intended.

Answer 3

I have been told by the pediatrician in no uncertain terms NOT to stop formula till after one year old. The baby still needs the added nutrients and iron that cows milk doesn't have, particularly for brain development. I know it's expensive but hold out a little longer.

Answer 4

Yes it is too early!
She NEEDS formula or breastmilk until she is 12 months old. It provides the nutrients she needs. Cow's milk is made for baby cows, not baby humans. It doesn't have what she needs at this age.

The iron in cow's milk isn't in a form that is easy for her body to use. She would have to drink *15 LITERS PER DAY* to be able to meet her daily needs for iron. This could lead to anemia. She needs more vitamin A, C, D and E than is found in cow's milk. Cow's milk has too much sodium and can put a strain on her kidneys. It can trigger an allergic reaction in a baby younger than 12 months.

Answer 5

Hi there I know what you mean about the price but take some friendly addvice keep her on. milk doesn't have the same nutrional value as formula, and the milk can cause alot of problems for the baby and you i know because i tried it with my son at 9 mths and went right back after he got sick he then was 13 mths before i could use any type of milk with him .,

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Im not going to lecture you about breastfeeding and this will get me tons of thumbs down. I am disgusted by even the thought of breast feeding and it turns my stomach to see other mothers doing it. If the formula is to expensive for you apply for WIC and see if you can get it through them. Sometimes WIC offices have extra formula on hand for cases such as yourself. My sister took her daugther off of formula really early in fact I cant remember her being on it past 6 months of age and she is smart as a whip and never had digestive problems. I can see where people quote the downside of giving cows milk but years ago before formula mothers that didnt tit or couldnt tit gave cows milk and the babies did fine. I do suggest you try to keep your baby on formula until she's a yr old so that she not miss all the nutrients that are in it. If you do not qualify for WIC I know that most stores carry their own brands which are alot less expesive then the national brands.

Answer 8

She is too young. One year is when you give them Milk. Do you have a costco card or a smart & final near you? Even some supermarkets carry large cans of formula. It is cheeper do mix with water then to buy pre made. She should only be drinking formula at meals and she should be drinking juice, & water too. And is she eating real food yet?

Answer 9

All doctors say at least 1 year. Many doctors now say at least 18 months. The World Health Organization says you should breastfeed until at least two years.

Sorry you are finding it expensive but it is for the best. Please talk to you local public health nurse or social services offices about getting support.

"SWITCHING TO MILK
I've been feeding my baby iron-fortified formula. When is it okay to switch to whole cow's milk? Research comparing cow's milk and formula-fed infants during the first year of life has shown that cow's milk is irritating to the intestines of a tiny infant, causing infants to lose a tiny bit of blood in their stools, contributing to iron deficiency anemia. There is very little iron in cow's milk anyway, and the iron that is there is poorly absorbed. Concern about iron-deficiency anemia has led the American Academy of Pediatrics, backed by solid research, to discourage the use of cow's milk in children under one year of age. One of America's top pediatric hematologists (blood specialist), the late Dr. Frank Oski , Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkin University (and co-author of a book entitled: Don't Drink Your Milk) advised parents to be cautious and not rush into the use of cow's milk, even during the second year of life. At present it would seem prudent to continue giving your baby iron-fortified formula during the second year of life and very gradually wean him to dairy products, beginning with yogurt. If your toddler generally has a balanced diet and routine hemoglobin tests show that he is not even close to being anemic, then switch from formula to whole milk sometime during the second year, but don't be in a hurry.

NUTRITIP
Dairy Dates

• no cow's milk before age one
• whole milk until two
• nonfat or low-fat milk after two "
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/0/T000100.asp#T031014

Answer 10

Breastmilk is the best, and it's free- but they need breastmilk or formula until 1 year. Walmart carries their store brand and it's just as nutritionally sound as the other formulas only cheaper.