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Don't want the bottle from mom

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mies918
Hi everyone, I'm hoping to find a golden tip here. My daughter is almost eleven months old now and I'm still breastfeeding her. Of course, she's also eating more and more solid food. Now I'd like to gradually wean her off breastfeeding, but I've hit a snag. She absolutely refuses to take a bottle from me. She knows how it works, since she does drink from a bottle at grandma's and at daycare. I've tried a sippy cup, a regular bottle, and one of those magic cups. No success. Does anyone have an idea on how best to handle this? Having someone else give her the bottle isn't an option because my partner is away from home a lot. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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  1. Anonymous Guest #2

    Try a regular cup. But you'll need to help her with it. I started letting my daughter drink from a cup at 12 months, but starting a month earlier should also work. I understand she doesn't want the bottle from you. Drinking from the breast is cozy, safe, and familiar with mom.

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