12-month-old only wants bottle, refuses solid food?

This is a common transition period and usually not a major concern. A 12-month-old's bottle attachment is both habit and the sucking reflex still being a strong comfort tool.

At this age, your baby should gradually get most energy from solids. A slow but steady approach works:

What you can do:

• Gradually reduce bottle amounts; start by replacing lunch with the plate, then move to other meals
• Offer the same food not as a spoonful but as finger food—soft vegetable sticks, cheese pieces, banana slices might interest him more than a spoon
• Let him see you eating the same thing—family meals are powerful
• Use a cup for liquids, not the bottle; this becomes water or his milk
• Skip the pressure and forcing—pushing creates more refusal

When to check with your pediatrician:

• If he refuses all solids for 1-2 weeks
• If weight gain stops or he loses weight
• If his growth curve drops noticeably

This transition usually settles in 2-4 weeks. Trust your baby's hunger signals and support the process with patience.