my daughter wont drink cows milk?

Question

My daughter is about to turn 1 and i am trying to get her use to cows milk (she has been on soy since birth). At lunch today i put some cows milk in a sippy cup for her to try and she would take one sip and thats it. I keep trying to give it to her and she would push it away. What can I do?? I dont want to keep her on formula forever. I have heard about mixing half formula and half cows milk. Is that ok to try with soy formula and cows milk. I am a first time parent and have no clue what to do.

Answer 1

I was allergic to the stuff so I was raised on goats milk. Might try some other milk, cow milk really is not that great for people considering there are so many other good things out there.

Answer 2

If she is used to soy, try silk, a soy based milk product, even try to mix it with other types of milk, like low-fat. If all else fails do try the flavored mixes. Is it possible she has a problem with cow milk as she was on a soy based formula? Does she eat cheese or other dairy products without problems? It will take her a while to get used to the taste of regular milk after drinking soy as they are totally different.

Answer 3

My son went from soy formula to whole milk as well. What we did was mix 1/2 and 1/2 at first and gradually removed the soy all together. I would say it takes about 3-4 weeks. Good Luck.

Answer 4

My daughter was on soy. at a year I did 6 oz of formula to 2 oz of Milk, then a week later I did half and half, and a week later i did 2 oz of formula to 6 oz of milk and again a week later I just gave her milk. I did it in a bottle for the transition then after a whiile I started to take away bottles and only give her cups.

Answer 5

Hey I did the mixing formula w/ cows milk on my daughter. She actually did the switch in like 4 days time. On the 1st day I put 1/4 milk-3/4 formula. 2nd day I put 1/2 & 1/2. 3rd day I put 1/4 formala-3/4 milk. On the 4th day I put milk only. I am also a 1st time mother.

Answer 6

first you might want to see if she is lactose intolerant since she is on soy formula. If she isn't then you can definitely mix the soy in the milk, but at a reduced level.
For example: 4 oz of milk and one level scoop of formula. instead of 2 oz of milk and one level scoop of formula.

Answer 7

I wouldnt worry if she has an aversion to cow's milk. Contrary to what some pediatricians say, cows milk is NOT a necessary part of the human diet. Calcium can be found in plenty of other foods. If she doesnt like milk, its not a big deal.

Answer 8

I would say try soy milk, she may like that better since she is used to soy formula.

Answer 9

Try fooling her and see if she notices. Pretend that you are dong formula, but use the regular milk and see how she reacts. If she doesn't want it, don't force her. you can always give her soy or rice milk. Also try giving her cows milk cheeses and yogurt.

Answer 10

try soy milk, additionally pediasure will supply her the calcium she desires. Soy Dream is my famous sort... very tasty! Rice milk by Rice Dream, comparable makers of the soy. i does no longer supply her soda or teas... Decaffinated tea would be ok yet caffinated teas have way too a lot caffiene for a a million 300 and sixty 5 days previous. And sodas are purely empty energy and a ton of sugar. try the drinkable yogurt by Danimals. It has cartoons on the bottle and is made by Dannon yogurt. additionally try making her smoothies with yogurt in it.