Weaning Toddler Off the Bottle IN ONE WEEK! (Gentle Method/Part 1)

[@StephanieHajal]

You got this, mama!🤍 & here is a NEW VIDEO on how we weaned from bedtime bottles too!🍼🌜 xo kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2e4maacjtB-apY

[@mariadissanayake397]

I had so much anxiety over this bc I need to start to do it now- and you made it sound easier than what I have read on what to do! Switching the liquids will be a game changer for me.

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Maria! I feel you on that pressure & I’m so glad these tips were helpful. Let me know how it goes🍼❤️

[@PWRDBEAUTY]

I just started watching this video and I am in tears sooo happy to follow your tips so happy I found this video I literally feel so relieved

[@StephanieHajal]

I’m soo glad!🥹🩷 Weaning can be quite the process. I know it certainly was for us. Every child is different! Just remember to give yourself grace & time x

[@macievictoria5151]

I love your point number two. How when your daughter asks for her bottle, instead you give her a snack. The same concept for adults applies to children. To break a habit, you just have to replace it. Love this point in this video 💗

[@StephanieHajal]

Aww thank you!! That’s so true about creating good habits. Hope this tip can be helpful for moms going through the same thing😊💗

[@hannahscott6604]

I always suggest alternative replacements to food too for families who want that :)

[@SpaceCowboy42X]

Yeah this is how skinny kids turn into fat kids though

[@Latterdaysaintcrunchymom]

I’m a mom of 3 and found this very helpful for my youngest. Thanks!

[@StephanieHajal]

Soo glad to hear! Every kiddo is different & that’s okay🩷 Wishing you good luck!!

[@theholyabigrail]

Love the idea of switching the liquids from bottle to cup! We will have to try that one out tomorrow. Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@StephanieHajal]

Aww I’m glad! Hope it helps with the weaning process. Every baby has something that will work for them. Just takes time🩷

[@saritadas7716]

I watched your video coj I wanted tips for bedtime riddance. But over all it was knowledgable and good to know tips for me 😊

[@StephanieHajal]

I’m so glad to hear🩷 Check out this video next for bedtime bottle weaning tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0si=2VJ34TotHb8j_N2C

[@nicoleramirez1491]

Thank you for the tips!! My daughter was extremely easy to take off the bottle. My son, is a different story. So this video is just what I needed. Thank you!!

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Nicole! I’m soo glad it was helpful. Every child is different & unique in their own way. Wishing you good luck in this transition, mama❤️

[@Iambeautifuljay]

Thanks for this video I have been struggling with my daughter and she just turn 2.

[@StephanieHajal]

Soo glad it was helpful! I know how real the struggle can be. Wishing you all the best🩷

[@txm.9021]

@7:26 she assured me that Gianna wouldn’t be drinking bottles in college … well .. at least bottles of milk” 😂😂😂

[@StephanieHajal]

Gotta find the humor somewhere through it😂

[@dizywowly4961]

I've watched all the videos I could from experts on how to remove the bottle and honestly you're the first person I've heard anything that makes sense other than just remove it and put up with all the crying and searching for the milk 😢Thank you ❤

[@StephanieHajal]

I’m so happy to hear❤️ Weaning was a challenging transition for our family & I agree the other videos out there weren’t working for my daughter. I made a follow-up video with more weaning tips too! (you can watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0) You’ve got this!✨

[@W4ABN]

I have 2.5yr old twins and they demand bottles. they still wake up every few hours wanting a bottle. doctor said a long time ago before they were two to get them off bottles and that they need to sleep throughout the night. wife keeps giving them bottles "because they're hungry" and refuses to stop. she just left for a couple weeks and thinking to stop giving bottles throughout the night. maybe give them one to get them to sleep but no more during the night. it'll be really rough. they get very mad at night when they wake up to the point they don't want picked up or touched. one of these days, I'll get a full night sleep again. thoughts?

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Daniel! First, I totally understand your frustration. I also feel super embarrassed every time I take my 2.5 daughter to her doctor because she’s still on the bottle🙈 The shame they make me feel! For us, I really think it’s more about habit & comfort than Gianna being hungry - especially since she is a good solid food eater! We currently have our daughter weaned down to just one bottle of milk at bedtime. I’ve thought of doing two things to stop the bottles altogether 1) Have the bottle fairy come for a visit: pick a day when the bottle fairy will come to your house to pick up the bottles to take to a new baby. Make sure you talk about when that day will be and what/why it’s happening. Circle that day on the calendar to give your toddler plenty of notice because I’ve learned that my daughter needs that preparation to feel emotionally ready. 2) Cold turkey: just put the bottles in storage & be done with it. This could cause a few days of misery for all parties, but maybe it’s worth it in the end to break the habit for good🤷‍♀️ I’m totally not a doctor though, so take this advice with a grain of salt😆 I will plan to make a follow up video once we navigate the bedtime bottle battle too. Wishing you all the parenting luck in the meantime🫶🏼

[@sonnikagillespie292]

This is not so each because i have a younger child on the bottle and the older brother that needs to stop drinking bottel keep steeling the babies bottel.

[@KathehArts]

Thank you .. I’m having such a hard time . I have 3 yr old and I been trying. I struggled with my 1st one too .. he does t drink milk nor really like yogurt but cheese is ok.

[@StephanieHajal]

I feel you! This is one thing in motherhood I can’t seem to figure out🙈 I don’t know how other moms do it…my daughter just loves her milk/bottle! I will post another video once we figure out night bottle weaning. Just remember that if your toddler is happy & healthy you are doing a great job💗😊

[@SamanthaRosetta]

I'm the friend in the clip saying my nails too 🤣🤣. Number 2 is my favorite. I did number 6, got all the bottles out the house but I threw them out 🤣.

[@StephanieHajal]

Every baby is soo different, so I’m glad you found a method that worked for you. Haha for real about the nails! Thanks for watching, Samantha😊

[@BabybelAndMummy]

Gianna is so grown up 😍. Great work by the two of you weaning off the daytime bottles 💖

[@StephanieHajal]

Thank you! She’ll be 2 at the end of this month. It was certainly a struggle starting, but I’m glad we got to a good place🤗

[@TuyenNguyen-pn3ym]

Hello, would you switch the bottle completely in the beginning? Cold turkey?

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Tuyen! Yes I picked a day to swap out her liquids & didn’t look back (water in baby bottle, milk in sippy cup). This made my daughter pretty upset🙈, but her frustration lasted only 2-3 days! Feel free to check out this video with more transitioning tips too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0 Hope it helps!🩷

[@aurora6920]

Was it the "NUK active sippy cup" that you switched to from bottle? Did you ever transition to a different sippy, cup or straw eventually?

[@lbwyland1712]

I'm going thru this right now. Thank you for being so real and kind about it!💛

[@StephanieHajal]

You are so welcome!! I know it's not an easy process for the parent or child by any means. You got this!!💗

[@isalejano1]

Thank you for this very insightful video! My daughter just turned 2 and we started (again) to introduce her to a straw cup for her milk. She still prefers to drink from her bottle. She would try a few sips here and there but she wouldn't actually drink from it so I just transferred it to her bottle. :( I will try to purchase a Nuk sippy cup like you suggested. I hope she will like it. One thing that I really liked about your video is to try weaning off her daytime milk. What I tried was switching her bottle from a straw cup during bedtime. Maybe that's why it didnt 'work. 😅

[@StephanieHajal]

Weaning can be quite the process!😅 I know it was for us. Yes getting rid of daytime bottles & then bedtime bottles is what seemed to help my daughter transition best. It’s a lot of trial & error though, so hang in there and remember your hard work will pay off in time!🩷 Check out this video next for bedtime bottle weaning tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0si=2VJ34TotHb8j_N2C

[@JessicaGuedea-q8r]

Do you have tips on how to stop nap time/bedtime bottles? I will give her a silly cup with milk but she just likes that sucking feeling from the bottle and that puts her to sleep.

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey! We first weaned my daughter fully off daytime bottles & then weaned her from nap time/nighttime bottles ~6 months later. I made a follow-up video with bedtime tips here🌜 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0si=fP2MkMlBYMxtf5G-) I know the nighttime wake ups are hard though! I remember when the bottle was the only thing that would get my daughter to sleep, so I used it! Totally not an expert on this stuff, but it was our best solution as tired parents at the time haha. Hang in there🩷

[@laylow735]

My son wakes up at night a few times makes a little cry and that’s his way of wanting a bottle and I give him one. Idk how to navigate through that time at night.

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey! I remember when the bottle was also the only thing that helped us get my daughter back to sleep, so I used it. Totally not an expert on this one haha, but it was our best solution as tired parents🙈 Could also be due to teething or ready to learn a new skill? I know sleep regressions can be SO HARD. Hang in there & just remember they are temporary🩷

[@brickellclark7274]

Do you have any tips if your toddler is a picky eater/ doesn’t really eat much

[@StephanieHajal]

Hmm I don’t have a lot of experience with picky eating, but here’s what comes to mind: -serve the same food to your child that you are eating to encourage similar habits -offer a “safe” food that you know your toddler likes with every meal -continue to offer a food your child has shown dislike to before because tastebuds change every 10 days (this one worked with salmon for my daughter) -Make mealtimes a positive experience & try not to shame your child for being a picky eater (…not saying that you do, but just in general haha😅) Toddlerhood is a tricky time! Picky eating could be outgrown or it could just be part of your child’s makeup. For example, my adult sister WILL NOT eat a tomato to this day haha🍅😆 As parents, it’s our job to encourage healthy habits & accept what’s out of our control. Try to focus on your child’s strengths in the meantime. Are they a really good sleeper? Do they do well with independent play? Hope those help! Wishing you the best🩷

[@pappuvybhu]

Hi my son is 24 month old. He's not having any food meal/snack/fruits and is only onto milk with bottle. Been doing this quites often,he used to eat well earlier. For few days he eats but most if the days he doesnt and is only onto milk. Kindly help me with the issue

[@StephanieHajal]

Hmm I wonder what’s going on🤔 Was there a big change recently like a move or new sibling? Or sickness, teething molars, etc.? Sometimes kids regress when there is a change in routine. Also, I know my daughter doesn’t eat well when she isn’t feeling well. Definitely check in with your son’s pediatrician for further guidance/advice though🩷

[@kellsyelein2209]

My son is almost 3 and we have the same problem. Only wants milk from a bottle. He used to eat food great and always tried everything and then out of nowhere won’t take it. I tried not giving it to him in favor of food but this man will actually starve himself instead of eat food.

[@Barbee-LiveNow]

Have you considered a feeding therapist?

[@aurora6920]

Great video, thanks!! 💯

[@StephanieHajal]

Thank you for watching😊

[@danicakendall5136]

We’ve bought as many sippy cups as you have! We even got the last one you recommended but she keeps chewing every nipple. She 23 months. I’m at a lost. Not sure what else to do..

[@StephanieHajal]

I feel you! Weaning can be such a hard & frustrating time for everybody. I did make an updated baby bottle weaning video on my channel with new tips/sippy cup options (linked below) that might help as well. Some kids can just be more stubborn with weaning than others & try reaching out to the pediatrician for advice too. Hang in there🩷 Bottle Wean Video #2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0 Munchkin sippy cup (bite proof) amzn.to/3DHhKtd Munchkin sippy cup (flip straw) amzn.to/459Z40W Good2Grow juice bottle amzn.to/47kniHD Silicone straws amzn.to/3qjBMXH

[@vpaa9270]

This is really helpful, i am going to follow your steps. Only challenge is, how should my toddler have his milk when he wakes up in the middle of the night? Sippy cup?

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey! I’m so glad this was helpful😊 We started by weaning our daughter off just her daytime bottles at first. So at this point, we still continued to give her milk in a baby bottle for bedtime/if she woke up during the night! We eventually did wean her nighttime bottle though & I’m hoping to make a video with tips on that soon!🍼🩷

[@Nona-mj1wq]

I loved this video, thank u

[@StephanieHajal]

Hi, Nona! Aww I’m so glad🥺 I know the weaning process isn’t easy (definitely made me more emotional than I thought it would!) I’m cheering for you💗

Great video 👌🏼

[@StephanieHajal]

Hope it was a helpful one!😊✨

[@aahrar]

What do we do during sleep time? My son does not go to sleep without his bottle and wakes up crying a couple of times a night looking for his bottle.

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey! We first weaned my daughter fully off daytime bottles & then weaned her from nighttime bottles ~6 months later. I made a follow-up video with bedtime tips here🌜 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0si=fP2MkMlBYMxtf5G-) I know the nighttime wake ups are hard though! I remember when the bottle was the only thing that would get my daughter back to sleep, so I used it! Totally not an expert on this stuff, but it was our best solution as tired parents at the time haha. Hang in there🩷

[@naenae2077]

My daughter just turned 1 and im trying to get her off the bottle she hates the cup i tried all different kinds but ima tru this and see what happens thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@StephanieHajal]

Wishing you luck!!! Hope it works well with your little one too. You’ve got this🩷

[@naenae2077]

​@@StephanieHajal thank u

[@keaundralinzy7181]

Thanks so much! I needed this video. And ironically my baby’s name is Gianna too!

[@StephanieHajal]

Hi, Keaundra! Aww I just love the name💗 Soo glad you found these baby bottle weaning tips helpful. It was a tricky process for us, so know you aren’t alone. I will plan to post an updated video once we figure out nighttime weaning haha! Have a great day😊

[@sabaidris2996]

OMG! This step is already too difficult, and to have family members against it adds to the difficulty. My daughter 's grandparents think that she doesn't need to wean off of it. Neither does her dad.

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Saba! I agree that having everyone on different pages would make it much more difficult. My best advice is to take baby steps. For example, dropping a mid- morning bottle & replacing with a yummy snack instead😋 How old is your baby?

[@sabaidris2996]

@@StephanieHajal 2.5 years! The problem is that my sister in law was VERY late in giving up the bottle. And since she seems fine, they say that my daughter doesn't need to give it up either. My mother also doesn't believe she should either.

[@StephanieHajal]

@@sabaidris2996 Aww I feel that! I definitely felt pressured to wean my daughter and like I waited too long which gave me all the mom guilt. I would say talk to your pediatrician & trust your gut! Sending positive vibes your way🤍

[@jamielovinitt]

I have a 2.5 year old who's teeth are starting to mess up due to the night time milk bottles. With my first child he had no teeth issues so I wasn't expecting it. Now I regret not taking it sooner

[@silviawilson8906]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@victoriar5965]

I’m struggling with this and my parents are not helping. I’m trying to get him off the bottle he do good at home but once I go to work for 12hrs come back my parents done have him a bottle and say he’s still a baby I’m struggling trying to get them on board 😫. My son would refuse to drink all day if he doesn’t get a bottle

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Victoria! I feel you - that is a tricky situation. I know it can be easier to just give a bottle sometimes because it’s been part of baby’s routine & ultimately stops the whining. That’s awesome you are taking steps to wean at home though! I was very stressed about needing to wean fast, but I realized it can be a process that takes time for some kids. Maybe pack more snacks for your son when he’s at your parents? Or ask them to start weaning at their house by filling up his bottle with half milk/half water? Believe me, my mom doesn’t always follow my child’s routine either when my daughter stays at her house (ex = sugary foods, late bedtimes) It drives me a bit crazy even though I’m thankful for her help🙈 We try our best as parents. Sometimes kids will give up the bottle on their own when they are ready. Hang in there & know things will get better with time!🩷

[@isabahraini7216]

My son is 16 months right now do you think it is a good time to start getting rid of the bottle

[@StephanieHajal]

Hi, Isa! Yes, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies start weaning from the bottle at 12 months and for bottles to be completely phased out by 24 months. Why do we need to stop bottles? The main concern is tooth decay from milk sugars sitting on the teeth throughout the day/night. Also, the sucking pattern from a bottle can also cause improper dental development for a child. 16 months is a great age to start the weaning process! I know this can be a hard transition for some kids, but just keep at it and know it will eventually happen. I’m happy to say that our daughter is officially done with her bottle at 30 months haha. I hope the tips in this video can be a helpful starting place🤍

[@RG-uc1gg]

I am having this same issue with my 3 year old. He won’t go to bed or for nap without his baby bottle. At night I don’t mind giving him. But at day care they don’t give him bottle for nap so he never sleeps and just sits crying :(.

[@StephanieHajal]

I feel you🥺 Weaning is a hard transition for some littles because it provides a source of comfort for them. Maybe brainstorm some ideas with your daycare like a favorite stuffed animal or blanket for nap time? I know it’s gotta be frustrating right now, but have faith that things will work out in the end🩷

[@gabrielgalindo1]

I’m in the same situation. My 23 month old is stuck on the bottle and we’ve tried to wean him off but I think we just keep giving up. The only problem is he’s nonverbal so he doesn’t say baba he typically will start screaming.

[@StephanieHajal]

I understand! Weaning is very hard for some kids & I can only imagine how being nonverbal makes for an extra challenge. Here is a video with more weaning tips that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0 Wishing you patience & grace in the meantime! Hang in there🩷

[@mayang1175]

i have this worries because my 21 month old baby doesn't want to drink milk in a cup. still deoending on my breastmilk and i dont have milk anymore. sometimes she doesmt drink water too :(

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Ma! I feel you on how tricky this transition can be. Some tips I would recommend: try having your daughter pick out her own “big girl” cup from the store to help her feel more in control. Or offer her milk from a bowl to drink with a spoon like cereal for a novel experience! See if your doctor has other recommendations too! You guys got this💗

[@Doughy2131]

My son is almost 2. I’m going to start doing all of this… starting tomorrow… wish me luck😭😭😭😭😭

[@StephanieHajal]

Wishing you all the parenting luck! Things will start looking better by day 2 & 3. Let us know how it goes! You got this🩷😊

[@scan606]

Just a genuine question, why should we wean our babies from the bottle ? During the day i mean.

[@StephanieHajal]

Great question✨ It's recommended to wean baby from the bottle because prolonged use can cause problems like tooth decay (from milk sugars), poor dental alignment, & speech delays (from suckling patterns on the bottle). It's important to transition baby away from the bottle and to a cup to help promote healthy habits & development. Here is an article explaining more: www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Discontinuing-the-Bottle.aspx

[@scan606]

@@StephanieHajal Thanks for the answer ! In my case, my 16mo drinks two bottles a day, one before naptime and one before going to bed at night, before brushing his teeth. The rest of the day, he drinks ony water in a cup. I get it when babies drink milk all day long, but i think it's fine if given this way, am i wrong ?

[@StephanieHajal]

@ That sounds pretty good to me! We did the same thing around that age & honestly didn’t have any problems - no cavities, speech delays, etc! Check out this video to help drop the bedtime/naptime bottles when you are ready🍼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0

[@kirstencarolina8365]

My daughter is stubborn. She will only drink water from a regular water bottle. She will only drink juice from a sippy cup. She will only drink milk from her baba. She is fine restricting to 16 to 24 oz a day but she will not drink milk in a sippy cup.

[@StephanieHajal]

I feel you, mama🩷 We went through this same thing at our house too. How old is your daughter? Maybe you can let her pick out her own “big girl” cup at the store? Toddlers like to feel like they have a sense of control. I also give more baby bottle weaning tips (like the “bottle fairy”🍼🧚‍♀️) in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0si=MDzQLy5vdayQXPkK! Cheering for you🥳

[@nilyb7424]

Mine is 2 and 8 months wants bottle at night b4 sleep. These tips not working for her. I switched to water and it was terrible

[@StephanieHajal]

I’m sorry to hear that🙁 Try reducing daytime bottles before getting rid of bedtime bottles. Also, here’s my other video with more bottle weaning tips for nightime🍼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0

[@nilyb7424]

@@StephanieHajal the first nights was terrible screams but after three days no more milk bottle, only water i bought her new bottle and she doesnt ask for the old one! Thanks x genuis as magic!

[@hannahscott6604]

First off, as a nanny of 7 years and an associate teacher and certified infant specialist, as well as someone who suffered anorexia and bulimia and eating issues, we never ever want to use food such as crackers, snacks, cookies, for comfort. major anxiety on that one. my friend’s sister was in the hospital due to an eating disorder, and I now still use food for comfort, and I am overweight. By 20 lbs. Sooo I encourage other means personally. I do love the smoothie idea and the switching the drinks from bottle to sippy!!!! Awesome stuff! sippy cups tend to encourage an immature swallow pattern, but I get why some kids find them more comfy than the straw due to using the bottle so long. let them have their feelings yes yes!!!! I cut them from the bottle at 12 months because it’s easier the younger they are ❤ good luck guys it’s brutal out there ha

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Hannah! I understand that can’t be easy. Thank you for sharing your experience🫶🏼

[@hannahscott6604]

@@StephanieHajal the worst part is you don’t have the experience till it happens and then some families (like my own) go “oh shit. We should’ve not taken her for ice cream when she cried” etc but yes, my dad always took me for ice cream if I was bullied which was daily. so now I can’t just eat it as food :(

[@anamikakhanna8069]

My baby is not very fond of milk .. she won’t ask for the bottle .. she is fond of breastfeeding.. how do I introduce cup or animal to my baby she’s 11 months 20 days

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Anamika! Hmm I did not breastfeed, but maybe this is something you could try. Our doctor recommended to “wean” our daughter off of formula by adding whole milk to her formula bottle. For example, start with 3/4 formula and add 1/4 whole milk to her bottle. Then, transition to 1/2 formula and 1/2 whole milk then to 1/4 formula and 3/4 whole milk until it’s all whole milk by baby’s first birthday. *The same could apply to pumped breast milk I’m totally not a doctor though, so definitely consult your pediatrician😆 I know this is a tough transition to make though, so my mama heart feels for you! Sending positive vibes your way🤍

[@mindytetter553]

I have 3 yr old twins,. It’s sooo hard😭😭😭

[@StephanieHajal]

I feel you, mama! It can be a challenging transition for sure. Here is another video I made with even more bottle weaning tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK3eap5fs2mqs0 Sending love & positive vibes your way - you got this🫶🏼

[@وصفاتيالخاصةللطبخامثائر]

👍👍👍👍👍🌹

[@sonnikagillespie292]

Good ideas but do not wean them to young because the succing of the bottels develop the speech muscles.

[@StephanieHajal]

For sure! Pediatricians often recommend to start weaning at 12 months!

[@lisapearson5324]

I'm really struggling with my 21/22 month old. She doesn't demand the bottle, but she won't drink. She'll only have milk from her baby bottle. Water from a spoon. Yoghurt and fruit. Won't drink fruit juice. Won't have ice. Tried every cup under the sun. I tried switching liquids but maybe gave up too soon. Will try that again. Tried letting her pick the nuk training bottle - she wasn't interested and wouldn't pick one. Got a yellow one with a bee on it, she likes to point to the bee but won't drink from it.

[@StephanieHajal]

Hey, Lisa! I feel this so much. We had a difficult time making the transition around this age too. I tried to remind myself that it’s a comfort thing because that’s the only thing they know, so it’s hard to take away the comfort for them. We are having good luck now with the Munchkin flip straw cup for water (linked here: amzn.to/3oVgGhA). I’m planning to make a follow up video to this one with more transition tips too!! I know how frustrating & annoying it can be though! We had more luck with the transition around 29/30 months. Each child is different & sometimes it just takes time. You are doing a great job for trying🤍

[@sophiamarquez-kf5ud]

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