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13 month old suddenly refusing all milk - anyone else experienced this?

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AS93 · 28/10/2026 15:22

My DD is just over 13 months and has suddenly started refusing all milk - cows milk and formula.
Up until recently, she was having a bottle in the morning and evening, but seemingly out of nowhere she’s decided she doesn’t want it anymore! I’ve tried offering it in different cups, including her usual sippy cup, but she refuses it regardless.
She’s eating solids normally and does drink water from her sippy cup, although some days she doesn’t seem to drink a huge amount.
I think she might be getting her bottom molars, but she seems to have been teething on and off for what feels like forever, so I’m not sure whether that’s the reason.
Has anyone else experienced this around 13 months? Did they eventually start drinking milk again, or did they just drop it altogether? I’m not sure whether to keep offering it or just accept that she’s done with milk!
Thanks 😊

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Zzzing · 28/10/2026 16:12

Yes! My eldest stopped breastfeeding at 13/14 months - he just didn’t want it any more, and he never wanted any other milk either. He’s now 5 and still doesn’t particularly like it. Younger two were harder to wean and are both happy to drink dairy milk!

NorwegianForest · 28/10/2026 16:16

My DS was like this. He stopped breastfeeding at 12 months (my choice) and he didn't want milk in a cup to replace it. Luckily he was a good eater and got lots of dairy through food (cheese, yogurt, milk on cereal etc) so it was fine.

OtterMummy2024 · 28/10/2026 16:17

Offer full fat yoghurt or Babybel cheese instead :)

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