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Title: BEST WAY TO CHANGE BF TO BOTTLE?
Post by: ANAPAULAC on May 18, 2006, 02:35:33 am

I HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD GIRL AND I WANT TO CHANGE HER TO BOTTLE BUT I DONT KNOW WHATS THE BEST WAY TO DO IT AND IN HOW MUCH TIME
THANK YOU ANA PAULA

Title: Re: BEST WAY TO CHANGE BF TO BOTTLE?
Post by: Samuel's mum on May 18, 2006, 12:39:01 pm

Hi
Can I ask you for more information?
How often does she feed at the moment?
Does she have any experience of using a bottle?
What about a sippy cup/beaker?
What are your reasons for wanting to introduce a bottle? Do you want to use breastmilk in the bottle or formula?

Thanks

Title: Re: BEST WAY TO CHANGE BF TO BOTTLE?
Post by: daisymelan on May 18, 2006, 13:00:46 pm

This thread may also help.

https://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=9215.0

Title: Re: BEST WAY TO CHANGE BF TO BOTTLE?
Post by: ANAPAULAC on May 18, 2006, 16:42:51 pm

HI SAMUELS MOM:
I AM BF 3 TIMES A DAY BUT I WANT TO CHANGE HER TO FORMULA, I TRIED TO GAVE HER BOTTLE BUT NOW SHE DOSENT WANT IT ANY MORE, SHE IS EATING SOLIDS 4 TIMES  DAY, ALSO NO SIP CUP. I WANT TO KNOW IF ITS BETTER TO CUT THE BM AND GIVE HER FORMULA OR DO IY SLOWLY WHICH WAY WILL BE EASIER FOR HER. THANKS ANA PAULA

Title: Re: BEST WAY TO CHANGE BF TO BOTTLE?
Post by: Samuel's mum on May 18, 2006, 20:36:35 pm

I think your first issue is to make sure she drinks from something other than you. At 9 months you may want to think about going straight to a cup rather than introduce bottles (as not long after 12 months it's recommended to try and wean off bottles anyway). I would work on finding a cup she likes and drinks enough of. You could start with water in it or try expressed breastmilk. I would also talk to your doctor because some are happy for babies at 9 months to start with whole cow's milk. In the UK we are recommended to wait until 12 months.

Weaning is always best when done slowly - think weeks not days. This is for several reasons: firstly, nursing is not just about milk it's a source of comfort and security for your dd. If it's removed abruptly this could be upsetting for her or worse. Secondly, it's best for your health not to give up quickly so your breasts have time to adjust and you don't risk an infection like mastitis which can be very serious. It may also take her a little time to adjust to new routines or a new way of drinking.

I would suggest you speak to your doctor or health visitor for advice. You could also post on the bottle-feeding board as I would imagine that some mums there have done what you want to do. On this board we're usually the ones still breastfeeding!