When is it time to say 'Bye-Bye' to bottle feeding? I've read that many pediatricians recommend that around baby's first birthday he/she should depart from the ever comforting bottle and switch to the cup.
Some reasons that are given are because of:
1. Dental hygiene - sticking with the bottle can prove damaging for baby's teeth and could lead to tooth decay.
2. Health and Nutrition - there will be little room for nutrition if baby loves bottle and sips from it non-stop.
3. Development - if baby has the bottle in his/her mouth constantly he/she cant use his hands to play and explore.
4. Habit - it will be much harder to get a toddler to give up the bottle than a one year old as babies are easier to convince, so breaking the habit sooner than later will be easier on mom and dad and baby.
At what age did you stop giving your little one the bottle and was the transition a difficult one for you?
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