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11mo barely drinking formula and still hit and miss with solids

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GutsyHamster · 17/05/2026 18:43

As the title says really. 11mo is barely drinking any formula lately (maybe 10oz a day) but also not eating great solids portions. She does drink water but not what I would consider enough given the lack of milk. She’s also CMPA so getting enough calcium without milk is really concerning me. She’s being offered 4 bottles throughout the day but sometimes only having 1oz or just refusing totally and I can’t force her. Also doesn’t want milk alternatives or formula in another cup etc.

Has anyone been through this?

It’s really stressing me out and I’m sure she’s not actually getting enough calories considering how active she is (walking and running). Weight is fine and she seems normal in herself with enough wet nappies

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Lifeisexpensive · 17/05/2026 19:11

My son self weaned (breastfed) at 13 months but was also refusing all food except veggie straws. It was incredibly stressful. He lost weight, but we bridged the gap (a couple of months) between him eating other food and rejecting milk with pediasure milkshake made with whole milk. The chocolate flavour is delicious. We still use it when they are ill and need extra calories, protein and vitamins.

WonderingWanda · 17/05/2026 19:14

Could she be teething? Is the mode of delivery for the formula? Have you tried a cup rather than a bottle? I think keep a close eye on her weight. Could it be the taste?

Appleandcidergravy · 17/05/2026 19:26

Could you talk to dietician/health visitor about replacing formula with oat/soya growing up milk- as often it's the taste they hate (it smells foul and my daughter refused it completely- so I continued to breastfeed)....
I gave a cup of milk from about 10months with morning snack as she wouldn't drink water (but loved milk)... And everyone else had milk at nursery with snack!!
Alternatively offer some dairy free yoghurt- my little one loved the raspberry yogurts- petit filous dairy free- or a plain one with some fruit puree in it....

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