Cass - I think you raise some really good points and I also share some of your thoughts. We are still giving DD milk - just not through a bottle. She's drinking the cows milk through a straw cup so still getting milk, I am totally not ready to stop giving her milk, I think it's very important. The main reason behind my wanting to give up bottles is because it is recommended as bottles can cause some dental issues whereas drinking milk from a straw, sippy cup, normal cup or even better the breast doesn't have any effects at all.