If your toddler only wants milk in a bottle and not in a cup, there are a few things you can do to try and change that.
What to do when your toddler only wants milk from a bottle
One thing you can do is to offer your child a cup of milk at different times during the day. Try offering it to them before a meal, after a nap, or in the evening before bed. You can also try offering different types of cups to see if your child prefers a particular kind. Some parents find that their child is more likely to drink milk from a cup if it has a straw, while others find that their child prefers a sippy cup.
Another thing you can try is to mix milk with a favourite food or drink. For example, you could try adding milk to a bowl of cereal or oatmeal, or adding it to a cup of juice. If your child is still resistant to drinking milk from a cup, you can try using a syringe or dropper to slowly give them small amounts of milk until they get used to it.
It can be frustrating when your toddler rejects milk from a cup, especially if you’re trying to wean them off the bottle. However, there are a few things you can do to encourage your toddler to drink milk from a cup.
Make sure that you offer milk in a cup regularly throughout the day, not just at mealtimes. It’s also important to offer milk in a variety of vessels – not just a sippy cup, but also a regular cup with a straw, or even a regular cup with no straw.
Most importantly, don’t make a big deal out of it if your toddler refuses to drink milk from a cup. Just offer the milk calmly and matter-of-factly, and don’t force the issue. eventually, with patience and persistence, your toddler will probably come around and start drinking milk from a cup.
If you are concerned about your child not getting enough milk, talk to your paediatrician. They can give you more ideas on how to get your child to drink milk from a cup, and they can check to make sure your child is getting enough nutrition.
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