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:
Last updated: February 16, 2017 by Jess 1 Comment. So your little one has come of age and now you are wondering how to get your toddler off the bottle. For a lucky few mothers, it will be as simple as going cold turkey. For the majority of you it will be much harder.