We primarily BF but supplement with a 4oz bottle at bedtime. My initial thought on introducing milk was at 13 months. But I'm wondering if I'm better off giving milk after 12 months rather than formula?
Thoughts?
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I started with cows milk somewhere between 13 and 15 months, I don't remember any more and I tossed all my records. I had some formula that we needed to use and there was no way I was throwing it out!
I also gave LO cows milk yogurt during that time and he ate some cheese, but he wasn't a fan.
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We went to cow's milk, but the toddler formula's were just coming out then so I am not sure if the reccomendations have changed or not.
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My SIL went to cow's milk the day her DS and DD turned one. Not sure what the actual recommendations are though - I have a long way until I have to worry about that.
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My pediatrician warned strongly against toddler formula. I plan on switching to milk when LO turns one (probably not cows milk). Maybe we will begin at 11m, mixing the two to transition.
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My son went to cow's milk at 12 months. I don't want to give formula companies my money if I can avoid it. (Sorry, but it's true.) I think follow-on formulas are a racket.
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I'd say milk. We started DD on almond milk at 11ish months in her sippy.
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@TurtleDoves: Did your pedi say why toddler formula is bad?
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I want to start transitioning to cows milk at 11 months - half and half - so I can be done pumping at 12 months.
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@plantains: he said it is like a baby version of a milkshake...basically too much sugar, fat & calories & that they are better off (nutritionally) if they just drink water & cow's milk (along with table food, obviously). His opinion...but I'm all for it because I can't wait to be done with formula as it is, ya know?
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