So for the past 5 pr 6 nights my 9 month old daughter has been refusing her bedtime bottle. She is tired, not cranky at all, and I can place her in her crib wide awake and she won't make a peep but falls right to sleep without having ANY milk. Prior to these past few days she would have anywhere from 2-6 ounces at bedtime. She eats three solid meals, 18 ounces of formula (not including bedtime bottle) and sometimes a small snack or two during the day. Is she done with the bedtime bottle? Is it possible this early? She is literally pushing it away and saying "night-night" so she clearly isn't interested but its worrying me! Her 9 month appt is in a couple of days so I will surely ask the pediatrician but wanted to see what other moms had to say!
I think that is wonderful that she doesn't want the bottle when she goes to bed. She is getting enough food & formula thru out the day. It's usually hard to take away the night time bottle/sippy cup from the babies. That is their comfort to fall asleep if they don't use a pacifier.
I think this will make it much easier for you if she is choosing to go to sleep on her own w/out a bottle. =)
9 months giving up the bottle is okay, at least she is having consistent meals.Don't worry be lucky that she falls asleep on her own especially without a bottle, i know some parents have a real problem trying to get their baby off the bottle when they turn a year. :)
listen to the baby. if she doesn't want it, she doesn't want it.
Hi! I am a mom of four beautiful children and my youngest is 10 months old. I think your daughter is just letting you know she is ready to give up the bedtime feeding. At her age she does not need additional feedings at night for nutritional reasons, at least that is what my pediatrician has told me. As of right now my 10 month old is still waking in the middle of the night, so I do still nurse her. I probably shouldn't be, but I want to cherish every minute with her. I'm sure you and your little girl are doing the right thing! Hope this helps! Take care!
J. B
I would not let this worry you.. It is a good sign that she is well fed & is not hungry.. At the age 9m both my girls (now 12/15) were drinking out of cups & drank what they want just like you & I do during the day.. I would give her a small juice cup let her take a few sips & let her go to bed.. She's gonna start eating more food & not want her formula which is ok.. Mine were drinking whole milk at this time.. I know everyone has ther own views & same with Dr.'s but do what you feel is ok... If she was crying & throwing a fit at night then I would be worried but kids no matter what age can feel things in ther body like when they are full & not full..
One thing I learned is babies will eat when they're hungry. My pediatrician told me that if my son didn't want his bottle it was OK just keep trying in case he does want it on another night. Other than that you can't force em to take the bottle if they don't want it lol As long as they're healthy and eating the right things they'll be just fine :-) And mine is 5 now and healthy as a horse. :-)
And you're complaining about this why? Be glad it's that easy for you. If she's done, she's done. Don't force her. She must clearly be getting enough food during the day. Start working toward a sippy cup. Be glad that she doesn't NEED the milk to sleep. Beside, drinking milk at bedtime can rot her teeth. Don't worry...be happy!
my 3rd child dropped that nighttime nursing at 4 (yes, that is FOUR) WEEKS old! There was nothing I could do to keep him awake or make him nurse for it. I freaked out quite a bit, but as he's almost 15 years old and 6'1" I'm sure it didn't hurt him a bit! Don't worry about it. She'll let you know when she needs more food!
K.
happily married for almost 20 years and blessed mom of 4 teenagers!
