My baby is almost 11 months. She is starting to wean, only nursing a few times a day now. I have gotten mastitis 5 times with her (yep, it's FUN!), so I'm ready to wean her. She will be 1 on August 3. Do I need to supplement with formula for the next few weeks then? Or is she old enough for cow's milk? I nursed my older 2 past a year, so I'm not sure what to give her. Thanks!!
Go ahead and ask your pediatrician to be sure, but I really don't think milk just a few weeksearly is going to matter.
Ask your pediatrician what he/she thinks.
I'm lazy and cheap and since she's almost a year old I'd probably switch to regular milk, but keep in mind she will need more nutrition than that. Iif you are concerned about her eating habits you might be best putting her on formula for a while longer until you are content with the amount of foods she's indulging in to make sure she gets ALL the vitamins and minerals she requires.
She's old enough to go to cow's milk and will do fine, save yourself an extra transition. Also, give the milk to her in a sippy cup so she doesn't get attached to the bottle, and save yourself that hassle as well : )
I wouldn't bother with formula for 2 weeks... heck, I doubt she would even drink it after being used to breastmilk!!! lol.
I HAVE heard that Almond milk is a good nutritional alternative to cow's milk, and gentler on the system. Maybe try that?
Go straight to milk. My oldest went to cow's milk at 10 months and was just fine. She breastfed for 6 months and was then on formula for 4 months. The formula helped her gain weight, but the cow's milk was much easier on her stomach.
