12 months+ ..too much milk

My son is addicted to milk! The doctor said to limit his intake to 24 oz a day but we can't do it.

We got him down to three bottles a day but then he got a nasty stomach virus which lasted almost two weeks. He is still recovering. Now he has 4 bottles and screams for more when they are done.

Should I stress about this or just let it be until he gets over it.

He eats three meals a day and sometimes a snack but he still need that milk.

Thanks

Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

Do you feed him food before or after his milk?

We find that if they eat food before thier bottle they take less bottle.

There are times when my boys want more at thier last feeding before bed, so we usuallly give them a few more ounces when they are sucking and sucking when the bottle is empty. GOod Luck!

Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

I think since he is still eating 3 meals a day and snack then I wouldn't worry about it. Your actually lucky! My DS hated milk ( and still does) and it was a battle trying to get him to have enough.

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Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!!!!

He LOOOOOOOVES his milk!!! I swear he would drink the whole 1/2 gallon if I let him and it's the organic milk so it's so

I get nervous sometimes b/c I think I've heard toomuch calcium is no good

Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

We had the same problem with our kids. The milk is taken away until they've eaten enough.

For the throwing food, I would deal with it like any other discipline problem. As soon as food was thrown in our house, we'd take the food away & say "All done?" If he was older I'd say No & put him iin the corner. Unfortunately you have to break their little spirits.

Don't give in. This is a health issue.

Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

what about cutting out the bottle and going straight to a cup, he may not drink as much that way, I know once we switched to a cup he went down to about 16 oz a day.

Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

I kept cutting down little by little. My little guy was on 28 oz in the beginning, but like the PP mentioned - sippy cups help cut down.


too much milk is bad for them - so be careful

Re: 12 months+ ..too much milk

I am not up to that point but what if you have gave him 4oz bottles instead of 8oz and give him 5 bottles he might think he is getting more when he isn't. Like I said I have no idea if it work but it was just a thought. I think the sippy cup might work aswell.