Does your baby not want to drop his bottle? Discover the possible causes.
From one year on, a baby is ready to take a big step in his life: put down the bottle and start using the trainer cup and small cutlery suitable for his age.
This big step is different for all babies, and some will find it a little more complicated, and others will even throw a tantrum and cry until you return their beloved bottle. But why is he so attached to this object?
For a baby, a bottle or bottle is more than just an object to feed them: it is the companion of their best moments or a comforter if they are afraid or feel alone. Also, while feeding on a bottle, the baby remembers his parents, those who protect him and love him.
Another factor that prevents a baby from leaving his bottle is because it is much more comfortable for him to feed in this way since it allows him to be in different positions.
As you will see, removing your baby’s bottle means a very radical but very necessary change, since not removing it in time can bring you to the small oral problems that sooner or later will require orthodontia.
For your baby to leave the bottle, it is important that you try other forms of feeding, for example, eating with your hands and that you imitate adults in their way of eating. Another factor that can help is where you feed him: if you normally fed him in his room, now he will have to do it in the dining room or kitchen.
The process of leaving the bottle should be very slow, especially in stubborn babies. It is very important to arm yourself with patience so as not to fall into the mistake of removing the bottle at once. Leaving it could take several months.