https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:23:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-use-toddler-formula#post-1202242 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:12:20 +0000 loveisstrange 1202242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, we started weaning from formula onto cows milk at 11 months. After she turned a year, she was getting 2 bottles of milk a day (because she wouldn't drink it from a sippy). Our ped told us 16-20oz of whole milk a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-use-toddler-formula#post-1202193 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:01:57 +0000 twinmama 1202193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My understanding is that toddler formula is not necessary for the average kid...more of a special case thing as recommended by your ped for nutritional deficiencies, a super picky kid, health conditions, etc. We just replaced formula with cows milk. I think you could do that with your morning and night bottles - try mixing formula and milk until it's eventually all milk.</p> <p>That said, we do keep a can of toddler formula in our emergency kit, since it can be easier to find water for mixing formula than refridgeration for milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-use-toddler-formula#post-1202121 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:51:41 +0000 wheres_c 1202121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 11 months and eating 2-3 solid meals a day. Usually cheerios for breakfast, fruit and chicken for lunch, then whatever we eat at dinner. He doesn't eat much in quantity some days.</p> <p>He probably still takes about 4 x 8oz formula. 2 when we wake up, and 1-2 before bed. Any other time if I notice he's hungry, I offer solids.</p> <p>I introduced organic cows milk and he drinks about 4oz x day.</p> <p>I'm wondering what to do as we hit the 1 year mark. I will definitely try to increase the cows milk (and probably coconut milk).</p> <p>Should I switch to toddler formula for the AM/PM bottles? Should I stop formula cold turkey?<br /> What to do, what to do?</p> <p>If you used toddler formula, can you explain why you made the choice? </p>