Still 2-3 bottles at night at age 1: dental and feeding impact
⚡ Short answer: Night bottles at age 1 carry cavity risk and suppress daytime appetite: move the last feeding to before bedtime, brush teeth, reduce nighttime amount by 30 ml each time.
Anonymous
12 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding
My baby is 1 year old and still drinks 2-3 bottles of milk at night. Will this harm his teeth and appetite?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
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Night feeding this often is wearing you down too, I can tell. If your 1-year-old is still having night milk like this, there are two main concerns:
Teeth health: Milk in the mouth during sleep (especially cow's milk) at night can increase cavity risk. To reduce this, give the bottle before bedtime as the last feeding, then brush his teeth and offer only water afterwards. The bottle shouldn't be left in his mouth during sleep.
Appetite: If nighttime bottles total over 400–500 ml, they can suppress daytime solid food appetite. At 1 year, nighttime calorie needs drop; the goal is for him to get enough from main meals during the day.
My suggestion: For a week, reduce the nighttime milk amount by 30 ml at each feeding, water it down, or offer only water. If there's no improvement within 2 weeks or if his weight gain stalls, talk to your pediatrician.
*Note: This is not medical advice; please consult your doctor about medications and dosing.*
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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