https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:56:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736644 Tue, 16 May 2017 13:40:24 +0000 brownepiano 2736644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My boy weaned around that time because he was too busy to nurse. I just switched him to cows milk at meals. He was happy with that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736590 Tue, 16 May 2017 12:50:03 +0000 gingerbebe 2736590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds totally normal for my kids. My doctor just said to TRY for 16oz a day at this age, but that my kids just seemed to be early weaners. By the time they turned 1, my doctor said 8-12oz of milk./formula a day plus water was plenty for hydration purposes. Just replace a snack with yogurt and that should make up the difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736344 Mon, 15 May 2017 20:25:59 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2736344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and we always did the first morning bottle before any food, and then a bedtime bottle. So if by chance those aren't happening then maybe that could help at least get you to the minimum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736343 Mon, 15 May 2017 20:24:59 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2736343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LOs were very distracted at that age too. I think you're ok to just try to stick with 16oz for now if she is pooping and peeing ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736336 Mon, 15 May 2017 20:03:14 +0000 Canoli 2736336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does she seem to be distracted? I know around that age my son was too busy being a busy body and I would often have to take him to our quiet bedroom to get him to drink his bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736309 Mon, 15 May 2017 19:25:01 +0000 Coral 2736309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nugget16: I know Health Canada recommends transitioning to wcm between 9-12 months. I know most US organizations recommend 12 months but if the formula isn't working, it might be time to try different things. Maybe start out with 3/4 parts formula and 1/4 wcm and gradually increase the milk and decrease the formula? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736306 Mon, 15 May 2017 19:15:06 +0000 nugget16 2736306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coral: is that ok?? I thought they recommend waiting until they are 1 year? We did think she might have some dairy intolerance because she was a happy spitter for the first 9 months of life but I'm not convinced so I've been giving yogurt and cheese occasionally and she has seemed ok. She tends to over eat and will occasionally still spit up but it's very infrequently and nothing like what it was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736304 Mon, 15 May 2017 19:11:09 +0000 Coral 2736304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nugget16: Would you be willing to switch to cows milk? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/105-mo-old-not-wanting-formula#post-2736303 Mon, 15 May 2017 19:07:04 +0000 nugget16 2736303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few weeks ago, I wrote a post that my then 9.5 mo old wasn't gaining weight. Well, in less than 1 month she has gained 2 lbs. BUT now she has reduced her formula in take to 12-14 oz a day. She eats 3 good meals a day and I always incorporate a protein, fruit and veggie at the minimum. I've tried giving her the bottle before meals but after 2-3 oz she refuses drinking any more. I do offer formula in a sippy cup at each meal. No sleep or behavioral issues and she could be teething (top teeth) but this has been slowly happening in last 2 weeks. Should I take her in to see doctor? Keep offering her the minimum 16 oz recommended and maybe it's just a phase? Any input would be greatly appreciated!!! </p>