My son really doesn't like milk. Everytime we give it to him he just throws it away. I know they need milk cause it helps you grow strong bones and all that. But orange juice has vitamin C and other nutritional value..
2006-11-06 02:40:37 · 13 answers · asked by BRYAN B 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If he can tolerate OJ without reactions to the acid, then it's good for him. But alternate it with other less acid juices like apple and white grape and be sure he drinks water also. Does he like cheese or yogurt? He needs the equivalent of three 8oz bottles of milk a day for the calcium and protein found in milk. Unles he's lactose intolerant, there should be a way for him to like it, have you tried strawberry Quick in his milk? Most kids love it that way, and the small amount of sugar in the strawberry syrup shouldn't hurt, as long as he isn't eating a lot of sweets / junk.
2006-11-06 02:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Orange juice is healthy, but it doesn't have the calcium that milk does. Even the orange juice with "...calcium added" doesn't have enough.
You're the parent. You get to decide what your child drinks. I know it's easier said than done (believe me, I'm trying to feed a 6 month old). But your son needs milk, whether he likes it or not.
2006-11-06 02:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by trigam41 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orange juice is good for anyone..but babies need a lot of calcium to grow.. I think there is calcium you can get in powder form to put in drinks or food, and also orange juice with calcium added in.. although..babies need a lot of calcium for them to have strong bones and bones to a full size.. Don't force feed milk but see if there is any calcium alternatives.
2006-11-06 02:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavens NO! Orange juice is VERY acidic, and a small child cant process such strong liquids! Stay on milk! For heavens sake!
2006-11-06 02:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by the_real_yoda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Orange juice does not have the nutrients Milk has. call your pediatrician and ask him/her what to do, he maybe lactose intolerant in which there are lactose free milks on the market or soy milk.
2006-11-06 02:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its okay, but you may want to try something less acidic...like apple juice. Gerber also makes this purified water thats flavored with 100% fruit juice. You can find it a WalMart in the baby food section. You might also want to talk to your pediatrician to see what foods you can give him since hes loosing out on calcium. Good luck!
2006-11-06 02:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by Cuteness 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
milk is also essential as a source of calcium!
have yr child tested for lactose intolerence and if it's positive, only then think abt doing away with milk... also consult yr doc before anything else... and perhaps ask him to suggest some calcium supplements ASAP!
KIDSSS!!!!!
Good Luck!!!
2006-11-06 02:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by KayDee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course your child needs milk at that age...orange juice is no substitute for milk
2006-11-06 02:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by michael b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really aren't substitutes - they don't contain much of the same things. If he doesn't like milk, maybe it upsets his stomach; some people can't digest the sugars in milk and it can be uncomfortable to eat. You should ask your pediatrician what he or she thinks.
2006-11-06 02:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no no no, to much acid, no vitamins (hardly), to bad thats a parents job make him drink it, try adding a little strawberry or chocolate flavor, or a little sugar, HE NEEDS THE MILK,
2006-11-06 02:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋