I'm going to agree with the other posters - I don't think she needs formula at 2.5 (or even past 1 for that matter). Formula is a very poor substitute for real food If you keep giving in to her you are setting her up for a life of poor nutrition and the bottles and teats really wouldn't be doing her teeth any favours at this point either, I know that sounds harsh but its true. I think you should just get rid of them, buy some pretty cups and some brightly coloured straws - kids LOVE drinking out of straws, heck so do I - its fun!!

Trust me she wont starve, kids will always eat when they are hungry You just need to make sure that good food choices are available. I kept putting out the same foods until DS would try them (he always did eventually). Also I found when we ditched the bottles after his 1st birthday, DS slept better, he no longer relied on a bottle as a cue for sleep.

Good Luck and be strong Stevie - you can do it Mumma!! x