Baby Bottle Syndrome...tooth decay??

I have a eight month old daughter...when i give her a bottle at night ( i feed her at night she does not hold the bottle on her own and she does not take it to her bed with her) she falls asleep while drinking the bottle...will this cause tooth decay??

Baby Bottle Syndrome...tooth decay??
I know what you mean about people being rude on here when you ask a question, it's like if you knew the answer already you wouldnt have asked so why act like a knowitall...but that aside...as long as you arent putting her to bed with it or propping it up in her crib with her she'll be fine. i think all babies eventually fall asleep with a bottle in their mouth and it's just fine, just dont leave it there so they can have the freedom to drink when they please throughout the night. and if you want to hold your child's bottle while you're getting her to sleep then you go ahead, it's bonding time getting them ready for bed...during the day you can let them do the work :)
Reply:Depending on what is in the bottle. If you give her sweet juices then yes it can cause tooth decay. But if its just formula or milk then it should be okay. My kids had bottles and none of them had tooth decay.
Reply:I believe as long as you don't let her take the bottle to bed with her or have juice or other drinks containing sugar she should be fine....Gram of seven
Reply:It is never a good idea to put a baby to sleep with a bottle left in their mouth. It absolutely will cause tooth decay! By now, your 8 month old should be able to sleep thru the night (unless she has some medical condition which requires her to be fed) The way I weaned my children off their overnight feeds was to switch them over to water. First few nights, I did 1/4 water to 2/4 formula, then 1/2 and 1/2, then 3/4 water to 1/4 formula and eventually just 100% water. If she really is 'thirtsy" which I assume she is not, she will either be okay with the water (which will not rot her teeth) or decide it's not worth her effort :)





Hope this helps!
Reply:It can, the decay is caused because milk pools between the lip and the teeth. If she is a sound sleeper, take a moist cloth and gently wipe her teeth off once she's asleep, or when she's almost out, give her a few sips of water. If she's not a sound sleeper, and won't take the water, you'll have to way your options. I've cared for a lot of babies who've fallen asleep while nursing or drinking a bottle at this age (none put to bed with them, but as you described). None have had decay problems, but all were off the bottle by the time they were a year. You'll have to decide if you're willing to risk it.
Reply:yes it will. Don't be lazy, Hold the bottle for her and put her to bed when she falls asleep. And for people who think it's only juice, milk and formula will do it as well.
Reply:it will cause bottle rot and will damage the enamel that protects their teeth. it happened to my neice and her teeth got destroyed.
Reply:For my pregnancy homework it says never let a baby fall asleep with a bottle at night it promotes tooth decay. I think if you take it out when she falls asleep she will be okay, but I am not positive. Try going to www.pregnancy.org they might be able to help.
Reply:yea people are rude on here sometimes for no reason!!
Reply:If your infant has teeth yes it can cause tooth decay, because that milk hardens on her teeth and forms plaque that can eventually lead to decay. The best thing to do now is get her use to the toothbrush, they sell baby toothbrushes and baby toothpaste at certain stores I have always used the oral jel toothbrush and toothpaste it comes in a two pack together typically. I started brushing my sons teeth when he received his first teeth. The toothpaste is usually antiflouridated, which is safer and flavored so your baby might enjoy the taste. This will be the best thing to do because she needs to establish that routine early on it will carry with her as she grows older. Good Luck! Remember baby teeth are important they pave the way for permanent teeth.