A member asked:

Is it necessary or better to give toddler after 12 month a toddler formula milk. if he doesn't have difficulty or picky from eating solid food.?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

No: After age one it is ok to range to regular milk, almond, rice. Hemp or even coconut milk. Children do not need more than 16 oz of milk a day after age one. If your child is a good eater then the toddler formula is not necessary or better than a regular diet.

Answered 11/21/2012

5.7k views

Thank
Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Well balanced diet: If he is growing and developing normally, it is not necessary to supplement with Toddler Formula. A healthy well balanced diet including milk are suggested.

Answered 9/17/2014

3.7k views

Thank
Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Limit whole milk +: milk products to 16-21 oz./day; give milk in an open-mouth cup with meals. Juice is not needed. Don't allow him to sip off & on ad-lib from a bottle or Sippy cup, Wean from bottle as close to a year as possible. Brush his teeth after he eats & before he sleeps. His 1st visit to a pediatric dentist should be at a year. He can self-feed with a spoon at 15 mos. Other "milks" don't have calcium.

Answered 12/20/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more