It derives from the pet name Atkin, which is a diminutive of Adam. In Scotland the name is more usually rendered as Acheson, while it is more usually found rendered as Atkinson in England, where it is particularly common in the north.
By the time babies are between 9 and 12 months old, they're often ready to make the switch from bottle to cup. At this age, they're more interested in what's going on around them than they are in sucking on a breast or bottle. But phasing out the bottle this early means planning ahead. Here are some tips:
Never soothe your child to sleep by putting them to bed with a bottle of juice, milk or formula. 1  Water is okay. Anything other than water in the bottle can cause baby bottle tooth decay. Feed or nurse your baby, and then put them down to sleep. 2  Donât start giving solids before about 6 months of age.