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Weaning MOTN bottle

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 January 2014 - 17:44

So my 13mo is still taking a MOTN bottle and Im going to try to take her off it.

Would I be better dropping the ounces until shes down to one or nothing or would I be better off just reducing the amount of formula in it gradually until its practically water? Before she used to take a full 6oz in the night time, Ive gotten it down to 4oz (although she would drink more if it was there)... Should I just dilute it more and more...?

What is the best and kindest way to do this?

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 18 January 2014 - 08:37
There is no problem with watering down formula at that age, the reason for not doing it with a young baby is that they are not supposed to be given water at all and you are effectively cutting back their nutrients. In this situation you are talking about completely removing the feed anyway and your baby is old enough to be drinking water so its totally safe.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 19:20
Yes TDB 13 months!!! Her reflux was always pretty bad so it was small bottles and often and I think she is only just getting to the point where she is eating enough during the day to be able to cut out the motn bottle. I was afraid up to now she wasnt getting the oz necessary on formula or milk so am gonna give it a go. Im very fortunate to have been able to stay off work so its doable when I dont have to go to work every day. Watering down isnt advisable at a very young age as far as I know due to kidney activity but Im sure at 13 months it should be fine. Its just like her drinking water...? Mrsg1 thats what I was thinking.... Im down to 3oz now but with 5oz water so will see how that goes... Although Im afraid she might be looking for the company and the cuddle too so not sure how thats gonna go even when we're down to water LOL!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 16:06
i would drop the ounces gradually or water it done. TDB why is this dangerous? i did this with my DS on two occasions- 3am and dreamfeed.
 
 

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