I have heard that a nursing bootle can cause cavities on toddlers, at what age should I take my child off the bottle?
Your child should stop using a bottle when they are old enough to hold a cup. This usually occurs around one year of age. After this age a child should not be placed to sleep with a bottle because this may cause dental decay, increase the incidence of ear infections, and prolong the use of the bottle. If you put your child to sleep with a bottle, the best way to stop this habit is by placing only water in the bottle, or progressively diluting it untill it is all water. Then being firm with the child. Juice or milk in a cup will not cause the severe decay that a bottle will. This may cost the parents a bit of sleep, but it is important for future dental health. [back to top] • What are the signs of teething, and what can I do to make my child more comfortable? The signs of teething are drooling, irritability, restlessness, and loss of appetite. Fever, illness, and diarrhea is not a symptom. If your child presents with the latter signs, they need to be evaluated by his or her pediatricia
When your child can hold a cup is when they are ready to stop using a bottle. The age is different for every child but it’s usually close to age one. When you get close to making the switch make sure that you allow your child to possibly pick out the color of the cup or pick a cup that has a character that they like. Talk enthusiastically about how they are a "big boy/girl" and get to drink out of a big boy/girl cup now. This should help significantly with preventing cavities.
Your child should stop using a bottle when they are old enough to hold a cup. This usually occurs around one year of age. After this age a child should not be placed to sleep with a bottle because this may cause dental decay, increase the incidence of ear infections, and prolong the use of the bottle. If you put your child to sleep with a bottle, the best way to stop this habit is by placing only water in the bottle, or progressively diluting it untill it is all water. Then being firm with the child. Juice or milk in a cup will not cause the severe decay that a bottle will. This may cost the parents a bit of sleep, but it is important for future dental health.
