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How to get rid off breast feeding
My daughter is 2 yrs old now and she does not want to take bottle feed. It is difficult for me to convince her. Is there any medicine or any other option
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Nothing to worry. At 2 years, bottle feed is not necessary at all. In fact, it’s better to avoid bottle at this age. You can give milk in a cup or glass instead. If she is eating normal home food and taking some milk by cup, that is perfectly fine. No medicine is needed. Don’t force feed—offer small frequent feeds and keep it stress-free.
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It is common and developmentally appropriate for a 2-year-old to refuse a bottle as they transition toward solid foods and open cups. There is no medicine used to encourage bottle feeding, as the primary goal at this age is typically to phase bottles out entirely. You might try offering milk in a colorful 360-degree cup, a straw cup, or a standard open cup to make drinking more engaging. Focus on providing a balanced diet of solid foods, as most toddlers this age should get their primary nutrition from meals. If you are concerned about her hydration or calcium intake
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kindly consult doctor
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This is normal only in this transition period
Stop giving initially in day time and allow giving in night time and gradually decreased the frequency in day time also
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Go slowly over 3-4 weeks... reduce breast feeding first in a day time .. reduce duration also ..if excessive Cry then give comfort by Hug and entertainment to divert mind
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
At this phase, try to minimise giving direct breastfeeding as only on extreme demand. Try to make the solid meals more fun and engaging and more satisfying. Give milk in cups or straw cups. Try sternly refusing breastfeeding everytime the baby asks for it and making it clear that it is not allowed.
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follow behaviour modifications to slowly phase out breastfeeds.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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