My baby is just over 7 months old and is the only milk she will take now is her bedtime bottle...I try her with milk throughout the day but she is more interested in foods. Is that 1 bottle a day enough for her ? Is this a normal age for her to be like this ?
2007-09-24 01:02:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes, it is normal!
My nephew is also 7 months, and he stopped drinking milk about a month ago. He loves food, and loves to eat everything he sees, so we just puree lots of fruits and veggies and give it to him. He loves it, and is very healthy, as he is getting lots of nutrients that milk cannot give him. He also loves mashed potatoes and sour cream. He eats baby food from jars, of course, but other than that if the food is soft he can eat it. Its probably the same with your daughter... have fun feeding her new foods, its quite entertaining actually!
Much love:)
2007-09-24 01:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by amy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A baby still needs 20ozs a day of formula for the first year of life. If she is not getting that, try cutting down on other foods. The milk is the most important for her nutrition at this age.
2007-09-24 08:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal though maybe a little young, my daughter was exactly like this from about 9 months and wouldn't even take the bedtime bottle. My health visitor encouraged me to make sure she had plenty of dairy foods such as yogurt, cheese sauce and custard, because it doesn't matter what form they get the milk in.
2007-09-24 08:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
My son was exactly the same, as long as she is eating enough food in the day shes more then likely fine,you are probably feeding her solids and giving her a bottle,that would make anyone push it away!! My son had his bottle at bedtime and gave them up altogether at 18 months, good luck xx
2007-09-24 08:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
babies do go through phases where they go off their bottle. make sure that she takes plenty of yogurts etc for calcium. Also, when she gets to 12 months there is a really good follow on milk. I think its by cow & gate. I had the same problem with my son. Her really took to the follow on and had plenty of it over the following 12 months.
Good luck
2007-09-24 08:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by gto 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A baby who is enjoying infant formula at six months can continue to use it up to and beyond one year of age. The suggested minimum is 500-600mls (about a pint) a day of infant formula or follow-on formula, up to one year of age. After this time a minimum of 350mls/ 12oz milk (breast, formula or cows' milk) is suggested.
If you have been breastfeeding you may want to continue with this for as long as you both wish. Your baby will continue to enjoy the health benefits that breastmilk confers. Even if you and your baby continue to enjoy breastfeeding you may want to consider introducing a soft spout or lidded beaker containing cooled, boiled water before one year.
A baby who is a reluctant milk drinker needs to have calcium from other sources. This is because calcium and the other vital nutrients that milk provides are essential for bone and tooth development in particular, and good health in general. If your baby no longer enjoys milk as a drink, try offering milky desserts, such as rice pudding or custards, or cheesy sauces with pasta. A little pot of yoghurt once a day is also an excellent standby. Don't forget, too, that mashed sardines or pilchards (with the bones) are an excellent source of calcium and iron, as well as being a good source of omega 3 essential fatty acids, so even if it is not your favourite, see what your baby makes of fingers of toast with a sardine dip.
http://www.babycenter.ca/baby/startingsolids/milkat6mnths/
2007-09-24 08:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by jmc 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you will find she will start to have fads on what she likes and doesn't like just go with it and leave the milk out for a few weeks and then reintroduce it
don't get stressed she will be OK on one bottle of milk if you want take it don't force it upon her
2007-09-24 08:27:14 · answer #7 · answered by D D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is perfectly normal. solid foods are enough for her now and she doesnt need the milk anymore maybe as one at bedtime just as a comforter! Its great she is eating solids!
well done
2007-09-24 08:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
be happy that she only wants a bottle at night, some kids won't give the bottle up for months to come yet. try a "big girl" sippy cup with milk and if she still doesn't want it try flavors, just watch the sugar content, like strawberry, chocolate, etc. other than that try juice in a sippy cup maybe she is just ready to be rid of the bottle. but im sure she'll be fine.
2007-09-24 08:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
That is a little odd. Seems like she is breaking herself. I wouldnt worry too much, would seek an opinion of a pediatrician. There may be a reason she isnt wanting it during the day.
2007-09-24 08:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋