My 15 month old gave up her bottle at 10 months, but still drinks two bottles of milk at night. I have been told this is really bad. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can help her give it up without loosing anymore of my limited hours of sleep??
2007-02-11 18:14:16 · 7 answers · asked by hollykevinalaina 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, you don't say how many ounces she's taking in, but how about you slowly decrease how much is in each bottle. She could just be used to drinking "two" bottles, so just decrease how much is in each bottle, until one bottle is basically empty. Then you'll be down to one bottle. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-11 18:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Susan B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I loved the Avent bottle line. The nipples are interchangable with the sippy cup lids. What we did, was we first switched the lid and put it on the bottom base. Then, after a few nights, we just made the whoel switch to the sippy cup. Worked like a charm for both of our boys! Also, having milk at night is not bad as long as you brush her teeth afterwards otherwise the sugar from the milk, can lead to tooth decay. Good luck!
2007-02-12 00:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by TamBam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but at 15 months, I wouldn't be giving her a bottle. She needs to be switched to a sippy cup really soon. Also, if she eating solid foods, I wouldn't think she would need a two bottles at night. My daughter was off the bottle at 1 yr and she doesn't get up to eat because I give her frequent smalls meals throughout the day. Talk with you doctor to make sure she's getting enough calories during the day.
2007-02-11 18:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Cocoa 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say tke it away cold turkey. Yeah she shouldn't be on a bottle anymore. My son hasn't had a bottle since 12 months. She'll get over it in a day or two.
2007-02-12 00:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think a bottle at night is bad, my 17month still has two bottles a day he was only weaned onto them from the breast at 1 and i am planning to let him go as long as he likes with them up to 2 1/2, he has a bottle before bed and then a story and then in bed. just give her a good dinner and maybe a snack (supper) depending on the time between dinner and bedtime and then just give her one bottle and then in bed. jarell has dinner at 5.30-6 has a bath , has a bottle, teeth, story and in bed at 7-7.30.
2007-02-11 19:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by jarellsmom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DEAR
USE THE THUMB SYSTEM IT WORKS BETTER AND THE TEETH CAN BE LATER IN HER LIFE TIME AND DO NOT LET THE DOCTOR NURSE DENTIST TALK YOU OUT OF THIS BECAUSE THEY WILL SAY A STEAL PLATE NEEDS TO GO IN THE TOP OF HER MOUTH TO STOP ALL THE SUCTION AND THAT IS NOT TRUE OK JUST REMEMBER IF YOU WANT HER LEFT HANDED IT IS THE RIGHT HAND AND RIGHT THEN IT IS THE TAKE CARE AND TRY IT OK IT WORKS
2007-02-11 19:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i' am latino what we do is but a little bit of baby food the powdered thing from gerber and we give it to the baby and they get so full the sometimes sleep all night i know my sister did and my god daughters.lol
try it
2007-02-11 18:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by Cresentmoonangel07 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋