COWS MILK – DOES MY TODDLER NEED IT?

The short answer is no. Whether you are still offering your child breast or formula feeds or not, it is not necessary to offer them cow’s milk or any other milk as a beverage after 12 months of age.

That’s not to say that you CAN’T offer them cow’s milk or alternative milks, it is up to you and your family what you choose to do here. But we do want our little ones to wean onto a balanced and nutritious diet – and not onto another milk.

Dairy foods can still be offered as part of a varied and balanced diet if your child tolerates them. Opt for foods such as greek yoghurt, kefir or hard cheese alongside a variety of other foods at meal and snack times.

For more tips and practical advice:

• Read more about Introducing Dairy here
• Our Weaning Masterclass
• Listen to our Weaning Podcast Episode
• Read our blog on Weaning