• Do not prop the bottle or put the baby to sleep with anything other than plain water.
• Encourage elimination of the bottle by 12 months of age.
• Minimize sticky foods (eg, raisins) and brush the teeth after feeding.
• Limit number of sugar attacks per day:
  • Discourage the use of sippy cups containing liquids other than water.
  • Combine juice and milk with meals; offer only plain water between meals.
  • Limit juice drinking to 4 ounces per day.