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From: whitehur@tymix.UUCP (Pamela K. Whitehurst)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: How do I get my kid off the bottle?!
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Date: Wed, 15-Jan-86 12:38:09 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 15 12:38:09 1986
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In article <845@hou2d.UUCP> lws@hou2d.UUCP (lwsamocha) writes:
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>My little girl is over twoandahalf and still begging for that
>ole debbil BOTTLE!
>Yes, I realize that we have probably spoiled her into it by
>not weaning her earlier.
>She does use a cup at all other times, but come bedtime
>she will kick up a fuss if she doesn't get one.
>We have tried letting her cry it out, but seldom can we
>put up with that racket and usually give in.

First decide who is going to control giving up the bottle.  Does she
get to decide when she is ready or do you?

If you are the one deciding, then quit giving in to her demands.  She
is going to learn that she can get you to change your mind by kicking up
a fuss.  That behavior is hard to change.  Decide when she can have a
bottle (never, only at night, only at home) and stick to it.  Give her
a substitute to take to bed with her.  She may not like this approach,
but if you are controlling, then control.

If she gets to decide when to give up the bottle, you can influence her.
During the day talk to her about how big she is and how someday she will
not take a bottle to bed anymore (just don't overdo it).  At night give her
a choice of bottle or not.  Or require her to ask for one.
Encourage her to try going to bed without it but do not force her to.

The new baby will probably influence her, but not necessarily in a negative
way.  If she is looking forward to being a big sister she may decide that
bottles, like diapers, are for babies.

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