How do you get LO to drink more?

traveltheworld

*posted in Babies: 9 - 12 months as well* 

 I've stopped nursing DS (11 months) about 2 weeks ago since my supply has gone out. DS has never liked formula, and would only take about 8 ounces a day - first thing in the morning and right before bed. He'll also drink about 4 - 5 ounces of water from a sippy cup at various times throughout the day. We offer water and formula all the time, at every meal and snack and when he is playing, and he just pushes the bottles or sippy cup away. Same thing at daycare. I don't think he is dehydrated since he still has plenty of wet diapers, but I know he is not drinking enough fluids.

Any ideas? I haven't tried juice and am not sure if I want to, but maybe I should??

azuremama

Have you tried whole milk? He might like that. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it too much as long as he's having enough wet diapers. He'll drink when he's thirsty.

Virgo17

Maybe you could try just a splash of juice in with the water to give it some flavor?

My DD loves milk, but my DS prefers the water with a bit of juice.  I just try to make sure he gets his dairy in elsewhere.  I wouldn't worry about dehydration as long as there are plenty of wet diapers.

emberlee3

I wouldn't worry. Sounds like plenty of fluid. Offer foods that are high in water content. No need for juice.

MaggieF516

I don't have any advice here, but I am dealing with the same issue. LO refuses to drink with me at all (bottle or sippy cup) and will only BF. The think is I am looking to stop BF completely at the year mark. He does seem to like juice. He will drink from a cup without a lid if I hold it for him. This is certainly not ideal as it makes a mess and can pour to fast and make him choke. He will also drink if I take a straw and basically dropper it into his mouth, he will not suck on a straw himself. This is a very frustrating situation!!