Has anyone's baby just quit formula cold turkey?

Mrs.Rose · August 2011

It is like he suddenly realized it is nasty. Not that I blame him. I have not gotten a drop into him since mid-day on Friday. We added in more solids and he has been getting whole milk since about a week ago, but I worry about this. I texted his pediatrician, but have not heard back yet.

TheBuddha · August 2011

Z kind of quit nursing cold turkey and would not drink formula. He let it all run down his chin.

I tried pumping for awhile, but without him nursing I dried up really quick.

He has been on cow's milk for 2 months now and is doing beautifully. However, I would definitely okay it with the doctor...which you are waiting on.

ashrob1 · August 2011

Zoey quit cold turkey at 8 months on the dot...pedi said it was ok!

Soter1 · August 2011

I am in the same boat. He won't sip out or a sippy cup either. (recs??). I always try to offer the bottle when I know he is hungry but he won't take it, he would rather starve. But then I end up feeding him solids so he knows. Ugh. He will take it in the middle of the night or before nap and bed so I guess he is getting some. Should I try cows milk in the bottle? I didn't want to but he needs something....

snansley · August 2011

Yes. DS dropped formula a few weeks ago. I just offer plenty to eat and drink (milk/water) and give vitamins as an insurance policy. I do flavor his water with a but of juice to make sure he gets enough fluids. He self limits his milk to 12-15 ozs