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EAT => Eating For Toddlers => Topic started by: MDHmommy on November 27, 2006, 20:07:32 pm
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Just when you think you've got the hang of it...everything changes!! Isn't that what Tracy says! :)
Anyway, I need some advice on how to transition from bottle to cup for my DS. We only JUST started sleeping through the night, so I'm extremely hesitant to change much, but I know this is a transition that needs to happen and would like to start soon as DS will be moving to toddler room at day care in about 2 weeks, and they don't "do" bottles there!!
He drinks an 8 oz bottle in the AM (cow's milk) and another before bed, and then drinks two 6 oz bottles during the day - after his naps.
I've tried giving him a sippy filled with milk after his AM nap and he'll generally only drink about an ounce of it (I give him this with a snack - teether, crackers, or similar) When that happens, he's STARVING at lunch, eats early and a huge amt. of food!
How have you guys done with this transition? Any tips?
Thanks!!!
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Hi
I found this link on the Bottle Feeding FAQ's
https://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=55022.0
HTH's
Paula x
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Ok, cool.
I'm glad to know I'm not alone in my reluctance to give up the bottle! Stacey, it looks like our sons are just 2 weeks apart - mine just had his birthday last Thursday! :)
I was worried that if he didn't drink those bottles he wouldn't get enough to eat and would wake up at night!! (I'm scarred for life after our sleep troubles - you actually helped a lot in PU/PD forum) anyway - I've asked day care to reduce his bottles to 6 oz each, and to only give his AM bottle if he takes an AM nap - otherwise, give him a cup of milk for his snack.
Will stick with this program for a week and see how he does!
I keep reading about baby bottle mouth, and am overcome with guilt as DS drinks a bottle after he has brushed his teeth...oh well...I brush them in the morning... :) Can't do everything ;)
Kate