https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 18:40:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-can-you-continue-to-breastfeed-past-1-yet-youre-supposed-to-stop-formula#post-641385 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:00:11 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 641385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always heard it was for oral health reasons.</p> <p>That being said, my MIL runs a daycare and she has a 2-year old who still gets one big bottle of {toddler} formula a day before his nap. It makes him sleep better and keeps him happy so I say, why not? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-can-you-continue-to-breastfeed-past-1-yet-youre-supposed-to-stop-formula#post-641334 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:51:41 +0000 runsyellowlites 641334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @T.H.O.U said. Breastmilk changes to meet the nutritional needs of a toddler/child and nursing requires different oral mechanics than bottle feeding so there isn't an oral health issue. </p> <p>And they make formulas specifically for toddlers! Maybe you could wean to that instead of milk! =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-can-you-continue-to-breastfeed-past-1-yet-youre-supposed-to-stop-formula#post-641308 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:42:55 +0000 Kemma 641308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My nephew still has three bottles of formula a day at eighteen months old and I figure if you're ok with the cost and prep then go with it!</p> <p>@mrsmenow: that sounds pretty logical! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-can-you-continue-to-breastfeed-past-1-yet-youre-supposed-to-stop-formula#post-641302 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:40:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 641302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: I think because breast milk continues to evolve as the child grows. But I do know they make toddler formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-can-you-continue-to-breastfeed-past-1-yet-youre-supposed-to-stop-formula#post-641281 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:35:19 +0000 mrsmenow 641281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it is meant more for convenience/cost. That they can safetly switch to whole milk, which is signifantly cheaper. Lo's that age are also getting so much more nutrition through actual foods too that maybe the nutrients/fats in formula isn't needed as much. I am not sure it would really hurt to continue though:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-can-you-continue-to-breastfeed-past-1-yet-youre-supposed-to-stop-formula#post-641186 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:11:50 +0000 loveisstrange 641186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm starting to think the whole pressure to have C off of formula and bottles at 1 is kind of BS. I feel like if someone can keep their kid on the boob as long as they want, why is a bottle any different? She's 11 months and we are starting to introduce whole milk but I feel like it's not really satisfying her and I think it is contributing to some constipation issues we've been having. We're also trying to cut down to 3 bottles a day instead of 4.</p> <p>Is there an actual medical reason why you have to stop formula at a year? Her ped just told me that every baby is different and that I should do what I think is best and not try to force the issue, yet I hear "You have to stop formula at 1" at every turn. </p>