bottle /sippy cup.

Re: bottle /sippy cup.

• remlap235 member

  December 2013

  She does drink water and juice .I guess I always thought they need milk . She is a great Eater and gets a variety of foods . So I guess I worry too much

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• kjsmith9 member

  December 2013

  I wouldn't worry much if she eats other stuff like cheese, yogurt, etc.  Calcium and healthy fats are important  And keep putting a few ounces of milk in front of her, she may surprise you if you just put it there and leave her alone.  Are you only doing sippy cups?  Try straw cups!

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• dns05 member

  December 2013

  I completely understand.  My daughter was the same way. She's always used straw cups for water without a problem. Shortly after mine turned 19 months, she quit the bottle cold turkey on her own. Are you more concerned about her getting the nutrients from milk, or is it because she still uses a bottle?  Kids can do fine without milk as long as they have a good diet.  Otherwise, you can always ask the doctor about whether she needs a supplement.  I give mine a gummy vitamin specifically with calcium and vitamin D since she won't drink milk anymore.  It's more for the winter since she doesn't play outside much because it's so cold. If you're more concerned about the bottle use, she may surprise you and give it up on her own.  Otherwise, you can try to eliminate it and accept she may not drink milk at all.  

  

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