Switching from formula to whole milk!

I spoke with the ped today and she said I could go ahead and begin the process of switching from Formula to whold milk!  I didnt get into any bigdetails with herso could anyone maybe give me some tips? I am so lost!

[amy0013]

Remind me...did he require special formula???  If he was on a special formula (hypoallergenic, soy, etc...) then I would take it very slow.  Start with 2oz per day and watch him for a week.  If there don't appear to be any changes in mood, sleeping, temperament, stools, skin, etc...increase it to 3-4 ounces a day and monitor for a week, etc... until you're sure everything is great!  :)  

Even if he had no GI issues...I'd still take it slow.  Whole milk is hard to digest for anyone and very constipating.  Maybe start with a few ounces per day (if taste is an issue you can slowly mix it in with his formula a few ounces at a time until eventually it's fully milk and he's used to it.)

I can't think of anything else...good luck though!  Hope it's an easy transition!

[Linzola1]

Thanks Amy how have you been?

He was (is) on Similac Alimentum but has donegood with Ice cream etc... The doctor said she believes he will have no problems though!

I am going to begin with a sippy of a couple ounces tomorrow! Wish me luck!

[Renogirl]

when we switched our daughter to milk - we made a nice slow transition - we fixed her bottle with half milk, half water and a little formula - you'll find what works best for your little one - we slowly decreased the water, upped the milk - she's now on all milk - the other thing that we do is we do still use the Enfamil Next Step toddler formula - our daughter is still on a lot of baby food because she only has six teeth - all in the front - so we wanted to make sure she is still getting lots of nutrients - her pediatrician said the toddler formula was fine to continue using - so we do add two scoops of formula to the milk in her bottles - next step - sippy cups and no bottles!!!  best of luck with your transition!

[BabyHardiman]

Ava jumped right on the whole milk scene.  Of course she was and still is breastfed.  I still haven't weaned her yet completely.. she LOVES whole milk though!  I guess it's a change from drinking the warm stuff.  :)