hi my 14 month old daughter never eats full tummy. she eats little at every meal/ snack. each meal/snack takes about half an hour. post this she adamantly wants to breastfeed or bottle. it's as if she still associates hunger with breast/bottle. how to change this and make her understand that she needs to eat more . milk dependency is still high. how to reduce milk.

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hi my 14 month old daughter never eats full tummy. she eats little at every meal/ snack. each meal/snack takes about half an hour. post this she adamantly wants to breastfeed or bottle. it's as if she still associates hunger with breast/bottle. how to change this and make her understand that she needs to eat more . milk dependency is still high.  how to reduce milk.

Accepted Answer

Hello dear parent! Do not offer to breastfeed your baby immediately on demand now. Sit with your child while feeding solids and also have a bite or 3 to encourage your child to eat further. Be patient and persistent in your efforts. Limit the dairy intake to maximum of 500ml per day. Good luck and take care.