• Q&A: Your Baby and Milk

    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.

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    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…

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    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…
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    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.

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