Milk Recommendations for Children

The first thing a child intakes as soon as he comes to this planet is milk. However, with time, most kids start disliking the taste of milk and move onto other foods. To a certain extent, this trait is healthy. However, if your kid completely stops drinking milk then it's a dangerous signal. Milk is quite important for kids. It is full of calcium and calories that are required for the proper nourishment of your kid. Do you know milk has its own food group? There are so many types of milk out there you can make your child drink such as cow milk, soy milk, condensed milk, almond milk, and the like. If you think after your child has crossed the age of 3 milk is no longer important then you are wrong my friend. Milk is and will be important for every person on this planet till the day he or she dies.

Milk Recommendations for Children:

Mostly, it is recommended for toddlers to drink whole cow's milk. They should be on cow's milk as soon as they are 1 year old and then they should go onto reduced fat milk after they cross the age of 2. However, if your kid is allergic to milk then these recommendations don't imply. Also, if your kid is overweight then you should keep him on low fat milk since the age of 1. Remember, if your kid is on toddler formula or breastfeeding then he doesn't need to drink additional milk.

Determining Your Kid's Requirements:

Generally, your kid's milk requirements can be determined through his age. The food pyramid has the following recommendations:

Children between the ages of 2 and 8 should drink at least 2 cups or one glass of milk each day.
Children between the agesof9 and 18 should have at least 3 cups or one and a half glass daily.

Please remember that these guidelines only apply to children under normal conditions. Premature babies or overweight toddlers must not be given these dosages. Also, kids who are allergic to milk shouldn't be given the above dosages. In such situations, it is always best to talk to your doctor about your child's condition. Mostly, doctors recommend fat free milk or other types of milk to children.

Conclusion:

While milk is considered good only for toddlers, it is also very healthy for children above the age of 3. As a responsible parent, it is your duty to make sure your kid is drinking enough milk.

Want to know more about what your child should eat and what not? Read the book 'Tommy the Tomato' to know more about it. Here's where you can find it: http://www.tommythetomato.com/

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