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Is it critical or urgent to wean my 18 month old off the bottle to a sippy cup? what are the dangers?
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Weaning off bottle: It is important to get the 18 month old off the bottle as it may affect his or her primary teeth.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Prevent cavities: Important to wean from the bottle. Toddlers who use bottles are more prone to develop cavities. If they are sleeping with the bottle they may also be more prone to ear infection. Wean by starting with a water only policy in the bottle for a few days. Giving your toddler another transitional object for sleep such as a small toy may help. This is a great age for your toddler's first dental visit.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Yes: Bottles or rubery sip cups keep the sugary feed forward in the mouth covering the teeth.This feeds the bacteria that dissolve the enamel and erode baby's teeth. Hard nose cups and glasses pour the fluid over the teeth where it avoids the retention on the teeth.If you need to, give the kid a bottle with only water for as long as it wants, but the good stuff only in a glass/cup.The kid will toss it.
Answered 6/13/2016
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