How much milk for a 1-year-old?
According to the AAP, your 1-year-old can get enough calcium and vitamin D from 8 to 12 ounces (1
to 1 1/2 cups) of cow's milk – or the equivalent amount of other milk products, like yogurt or cheese.
By age 2, your child should get 16 ounces, or 2 cups, of cow's milk or other milk products each day.
www.babycenter.com
Why should you not give babies cows milk?
The first reason as to why mothers should avoid feeding their babies cow’s milk is because a baby’s
digestive system is not mature enough to digest the proteins contained by this type of milk. In
addition to this, cow’s milk also comprises large quantities of certain elements that can affect the
baby’s kidneys such as sodium…
www.healthguidance.org
Why whole milk is important for babies?
Here are some of the many great benefits to whole milk for babies from 1-2 years old: Calcium and
Vitamin D: It's pretty common knowledge that milk contains calcium and vitamin D, but these
minerals and… Dietary Fats: Your child needs these nutritious higher fat content foods for normal
growth and brain development. Did… Protein: Protein helps build strong muscles as…
www.stonyfield.com/blog
Can I give my 11-month-old whole milk?
Breast milk or iron-fortified formula has been strongly recommended until a baby reaches one year
of age. Some parents say they started their babies on whole milk at 11 months of age or younger
and their children turned out fine, but doctors strongly suggest waiting until your child is at least a
year old to do so.
www.thetoddle.com
