bad doctor! you can continue to give her breastmilk, there is no reason to start her on cows milk at 12 months and lots of reasons to continue breast!
Many nursing moms are told that they must introduce cow's milk at a year. Your nursing toddler is already getting the best milk he can get - mother's milk! Breastmilk has a higher fat content than whole cow's milk (needed for baby's brain growth), and all the nutrients of human milk are significantly more bioavailable than those of cow's milk because it is species specific (not to mention all the components of mother's milk that are not present in cow's milk).
There is no need for additional milk or (or the equivalent nutrients from other foods) as long as your baby is nursing 3-4 times per day. Cow's milk is really just a convenient source of calcium, protein, fats, vitamin D, etc. - it's not required. There are many people in many parts of the world who do not drink milk and still manage to get all the calcium, protein, fats, vitamin D, etc. that they need.
In the second year (12-23 months), 448 mL of breastmilk provides:
29% of energy requirements
43% of protein requirements
36% of calcium requirements
75% of vitamin A requirements
76% of folate requirements
94% of vitamin B12 requirements
60% of vitamin C requirements
The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that children weaned before two years of age are at increased risk of illness
The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that breastfeeding continue throughout the first year of life and that "Breastfeeding beyond the first year offers considerable benefits to both mother and child, and should continue as long as mutually desired." They also note that "If the child is younger than two years of age, the child is at increased risk of illness if weaned."
A US Surgeon General has stated that it is a lucky baby who continues to nurse until age two.
The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of nursing up to two years of age or beyond
2006-07-06 09:18:44
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answered by tpuahlekcip 6
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Is she breastfed now, I assume? I know people who have introduced cow's milk by mixing 3 parts formula with 1 part milk, then slowly increasing the amount of milk and decreasing the amount of formula. I don't know if you can do that with breastmilk too but if your doctor says it's okay, it might help her get used to the taste slowly.
2006-07-06 08:17:57
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answered by Call me AL 3
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Try her with a bottle of Southern Comfort or Jack Daniels, then go back to the milk and say," Heh babe, this is the same thing, only white! OK, I was only kidding (as I'm sure you know!).
Have you tried to make the milk really interesting? You know, the airplane coming into land etc. Sorry, that's the best I can do.
Good luck.
2006-07-06 08:39:38
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answered by brainyandy 6
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Just nurse her! There's really no real reason to start cow's milk, especially if she doesn't like it. To get the full benefits of breastfeeding some experts suggest 18-24 months of nursing. Humans are the only mammal to drink another mammal's milk! She can get fat, protein, vitamin D and calcium from other sources.
2006-07-06 13:00:19
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answered by all_my_armour_falling_down 4
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Don't. If she's not interested, just don't give it to her. She doesn't *need* it; you can raise a healthy child with no dairy products whatsoever. Or you can give her other dairy instead. One to one and a half ounces of cheese, for instance, is the nutritional equivalent of a full cup of milk. Yogurt can be substituted for milk one-to-one by volume. You could also use dairy in cooking. But if she absolutely refuses *all* dairy, don't keep trying. She is probably allergic.
Almonds and sesame are high in calcium (the primary nutrient that is available in milk). So you can use either of these (almond butter, almond milk, ground almonds, techina, etc.) in her diet...
2006-07-06 10:23:07
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answered by Anonymous
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My son was the same way even if I dilute half and half he still would refuse. So I had to start very slow. One ounce cow and seven ounce breast milk I did this until he was use to it for sure than increased the cow milk very slowly. I couldn't believe how picky my son was with cows milk. This is what my doctor told me to do.
2006-07-06 08:32:55
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answered by Andria K 3
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I'd be careful in case her refusal is a sign of allergies. Many ear problems in kids can be reduced by eliminating cow's milk. Maybe try soy milk or rice milk and see if she's more willing to take that.
2006-07-06 08:20:53
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answered by Jami J 2
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Try mixing it with Carnation instant breakfast powder, my kids love this and the Dr said it was great for them with the vitamins in it. My son had the same problem. Also make sure they are not full on other things when you offer it to her. Even mix it with Pediasure, they have great flavors, then slowly mix less of that in and more milk. It is an aquired taste.
2006-07-06 08:19:47
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answered by Anonymous
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skip the bottle and try the nuby sippy cup it has a soft top like a nipple try mixing 6oz breast milk and 2oz cows milk then a couple of days later or when she seems to be getting used to it try 5oz breast milk and 3oz cows milk keep this up until she is completely on cows milk just remember her bm's may change since you are switching milk
2006-07-06 08:29:48
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answered by Mandy 2
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You need to start slowly. She doesn't know what milk is by itself. Try mixing half breastmilk with half whole milk. My daughter is 12 months and she loves it!
2006-07-06 08:20:09
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answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6
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