If you're still breastfeeding , you can continue feeding your baby breast milk, but you may want to do so by offering it in a cup. Instead of cutting out bottles all at once, try dropping them from the feeding schedule over time. For example, if your baby usually drinks three bottles each day, start by eliminating the morning bottle. Instead of giving a bottle right away, bring your baby to the table and after the feeding has started, offer milk from a cup. You might encourage your baby by saying something like "you're a big boy now and can use a cup like mommy.
As you try to stop the morning bottle, keep offering the afternoon and evening bottles for about a week. That way, if your child asks for the bottle you can say that one is coming later. The next week, stop another bottle feeding and provide milk in a cup instead.
Try to do this when your baby is sitting at the table in a high chair. If you have to shake the bottle vigorously to see the drip, the flow is too slow. Your baby might go to sleep before drinking what they need. This will stop as your baby gets older. If you have trouble finding the perfect teat, go for a faster teat rather than a slow one.
Make yourself comfortable and cuddle your baby close to you, holding baby gently but firmly. Your baby will open their mouth and start to suck. When your baby stops sucking strongly or when about half of the formula or breastmilk has gone, gently remove the bottle and see whether baby wants to burp. Holding, cuddling and talking to your baby during feeding will help baby develop and grow. If your baby goes to sleep during a feed, put baby over your shoulder, rub their back, and stroke their head, legs and tummy.
You'll probably be able to hear if something sounds wrong. By the time your baby gets into a groove with her bottle, you can probably start thinking about breaking the bond. Most babies are ready to start drinking from a sippy cup between 6 and 9 months, according to the AAP. And by 12 months, it's best to boot the bottle altogether. One major reason: Once a baby starts walking, she's likely to carry her bottle around with her, whereas an infant fed by her parent will generally have the bottle removed right after feeding.
If the bottle contains anything other than water, frequent sipping can lead to tooth decay. Whether she's breastfed or bottle-fed, a baby who can sit up by herself and open her mouth for a spoon is ready to add a cup to her mealtime mix.
First do a quick show-and-tell by holding the cup to her mouth and dribbling some liquid onto her lips; take the valve out of a non-spill cup in order to do this. If you're using a cup with handles, hold them so that your baby sees how to maneuver them herself. If she doesn't get the hang of it, try using a straw. Some babies fare best with a slow-and-easy approach, so try replacing one regular bottle feeding with a sippy cup.
Do this every few days until you're completely bottle-free. Always give your baby plenty of time to feed. Do not leave your baby alone Never leave your baby alone to feed with a propped-up bottle as they may choke on the milk. If the teat gets blocked, replace it with another sterile teat. Be guided by your baby All babies are different. Feed your baby when they seem hungry and do not worry if they do not finish the bottle. Winding your baby Your baby may take short breaks during a feed and may sometimes need to burp.
Throw away unused milk Throw away any unused formula or breast milk after you've finished bottle feeding your baby. Only make up the feed when needed — one feed at a time. Help with bottle feeding Talk to your midwife, health visitor or other mothers who have bottle fed if you need help and support.
Your questions about bottle feeding Why if my baby does not settle after feeds? If your baby swallows air while bottle feeding, they may feel uncomfortable and cry.
Your baby may sometimes only burp up a small amount of air. Why is my baby sometimes sick after feeds? Keep a muslin square handy just in case. Sitting your baby upright on your lap after a feed may help.
Can formula make my baby constipated? When using formula, always use the amount of powder recommended on the packaging. Your baby should be gaining weight and have plenty of wet and dirty nappies.
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