I have to say, I don't think it's that bad that she uses the bottle with water in it. I think the real concern comes when there is something other than water because it can hurt the teeth, but I think it's okay to get some comfort and/or hydration from the bottle at naptime at age 2...how come you don't want her to have it? Just my 2 cents...I have 3 kids and 2 of them never wanted a bottle at that age but one did and then he grew out of it. If you are going to take it away, I'd definitely say don't go cold-turkey. I'd do a count down chart and maybe make a little picture book about "no more bottle." I think that can help make it less traumatic to take it away :-)

I agree with Jamie! No need to rush. Although, if she does start to drink the water right before nap time she could wet the bed. I've seen it happen before with my daughter who is almost two that if she drinks too much right before sleeping she can't hold it in. Maybe just give the water after or let your daughter have the empty bottle to suck on for comfort-- seems like that's why she likes it! Perhaps as you are fading out the use of the bottle you could substitute the use of the bottle for a new routine before bedtime.

Yeah, I am not a rusher either and believe me when she graduates from college no one will know if she had a bottle or not at 2 or even 3. LOL  In the long run it usually causes no issues. If he is not having any dental issues, I would not stress.

I've helped a lot of families with this, and if you want to take a slow approach just keep putting a little less in it. Also, try to change up your routine. Read a story give her a stuffed animal/ blanket consistently as a transitional object so she begins to associate something else as a source of comfort.