How much milk should I give my 1 yr old child per day?

Question

All info sources (books, doctors, family, ect) say 24 oz. Is this right? Also he has a (I belive) dislike for milk because he doesn't drink very much compared to say juice. He has recently turned 1 and we are trying to switch him to whole milk from expensive formula, gradualy of course not compleatly all at once.

Answer 1

If you are referring to mother's milk he should drink as much as possible. If you are referring to cow's milk he should receive absolutely none.

There is only one reason which I've found to support humans drinking cow's milk. We have grown up hearing that it's good for us and that we've grown accustomed to the taste and texture. Otherwise there is absolutely no nutrition that can not be obtained elsewhere, minus the negatives. Calcium seems to be the major claim for milk. It can be found elsewhere in green vegetables, almonds, and many other sources. Why we continue to drink cow's milk laced with growth hormones, antibiotics, and who knows what else is beyond me.

Since I've given up drinking milk about 5 years ago my health has greatly improved. Fewer allergy problems, asthma and breathing problems greatly reduced, I'm sleeping better, and I have more energy.

Do some research online and decide for yourself.
http://www.strongbones.org/
http://www.notmilk.com/
http://www.nomilk.com/

Answer 2

I gave my son about 3-4 bottles of milk a day. He took the transition well.

Answer 3

i was told that at one year old should have 7-8 ounces per feeding...three feedings a day and should not go over 21-24 oz a day....and i have a chart in front of me that says the same :) if you want a scan copy of it email me :)

Answer 4

1 a day is good