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Switching to cows milk in a couple of weeks, any tips?

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MillyStar · 15/04/2013 16:45

Afternoon!

Can i just switch to cows milk for my dd or should it be gradual? half formula half cows milk for a few days?

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eltsihT · 15/04/2013 17:03

I started by making my ds cereal with cows milk, and then Used up the last tin of formula by mixing it half and half, then just made the switch. I didn't have any problems and enjoyed the savings!

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HPsauceonbaconbuttiesmmm · 15/04/2013 18:19

I tried just switching and it didn't work. Ended up swapping an ounce a day into the milk mix until fully converted. Then slowly made the milk less warm until DS was happy with it straight from the fridge. Wonderful moment!!

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GoldenGreen · 15/04/2013 18:35

I just switched overnight with ds, no problems.

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Jollyb · 15/04/2013 18:37

We switched overnight too. DD didn't seem to notice.

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PeazlyPops · 15/04/2013 18:41

Just switched, he didnt notice!

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lola88 · 15/04/2013 19:53

I gave it in cereal first then gave it in ds's bottles during the day then at night too. DS never bothered at all even a few weeks ago he was ill and not eating i gave him follow on milk just to get some goodness into him he drank it then switched back to cows milk without an issue.

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Brices · 15/04/2013 20:39

Just switched no problem

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Figgygal · 15/04/2013 21:50

Ds is 16mo and hes still on 1 bottle formula 1 bottle cows milk a day as when we've tried to switch he gets constipated Hmm

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ellesabe · 15/04/2013 22:42

We switched and it gave dd horrid nappy rash so had to do it more gradually.

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