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[quote=Anonymous]Same as others. A few weeks before first birthday I did 75% formula and 25% cows milk. After a few days, I changed the ratio to 50/50 then a few days later to 25/75. By the end of a week she was taking 100% cows milk without incident. After a month on cows milk we went from bottles to sippy cups (save for a bedtime bottle). That was a harder transition for mine but it worked.

Mine was not really interested in table foods either, but it evened out just fine. My pediatrician said at age one kids should be offered three meals a day plus snacks and you should decrease the volume (and dependency) on formula/milk in favor of food. It’s not and overnight switch for every kid so do what works well and is healthiest for your child. For us this meant providing meals and snacks as recommended, and also providing a sippy cup of milk first thing at the morning, before naps, before bedtime, and at meals. Don’t be surprised if your child naturally decreases the volume of milk they consume in favor of food. He also should be offering water in a sippy cup.

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