11 month old refusing bottles

[Spammy89]

My 11 month old (3weeks away from being 12months!) has always been formula fed. She has been having 7oz bottles once in the morning and once before bed. Recently she has only been having between 3/4oz during these feeds and it can sometimes be as little as 2oz. I was just wondering if this was her naturally stopping her milk feeds? She eats 3 meals a day, and all 3 are 2 courses so I’m not worried about her starving! Just want to make sure it’s all ok really!! I know I can’t force her if she doesn’t want it!

Really she should be having 400 ml a day (13.5 floz) a day dropping to 300 ml (10 floz) once she’s 12 months.

If she’s not getting this, is she having a multivitamin each day and is she also getting enough good fats and calcium?

You could also try offering the milk in a sippy or straw cup? The novelty of a change from the bottle may encourage her to drink a little more. But it is likely she is feeling full from her meals and managing a very large milk on top of that is just too much. Does she have milk with cereal for breakfast (you can use formula), yoghurt, cheese? These all count towards the daily intake - I don't think it has to all be in liquid form. Speak to your health visitor if you are worried, they will be best placed to provide guidance and advice.