How Much Milk for a One Year Old?

hi cally! my doctor told me 16-20 oz a day. hope that helps! (good luck with the sleep thing too...)

B.

My son is 19 months old, and I swear he drinks 1/2 gallon a day.. I brought this up to his dr. and they aren't concerned because he eats like a pig too...and will drink water and juice too... he just loves milk..
I think the key is that as long as the baby eats well, it's not a concern how much milk they get...as long as they get at least the 20 oz or so...
Good luck at the drs!

Sounds to me like you are doing ok. We were told by the pediatrician to give our daughter no more than 20 ounces a day.

I just asked my doctor the same thing at our son's 1 year check. She said a boy his size (23 lbs. 30") and age needs about 15-18 ounces of milk a day. He eats a pretty varied diet and is on whole milk now. Unless your son is underweight, I imagine that would apply across the board.

16 ounces max for the day.

Hi Cally,
At this age, 3 cups of milk or the equivilent in other dairy products is recommended. At a year, food becomes the primary source of nutrition and many babies don't get full bottle feedings anymore, except maybe a bottle at bedtime. This is the time to start offering milk in a cup with meals, as a beverage not as a feeding by itself.
Good luck!

Dear Cally,
Keep in mind that the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends low fat milk for children who may have some potential for obesity, ie, family history. I also recommend the use of organic milk whenever possible, as the hormonal content on regular milk is a concern.
Oh, and regarding your question about how much, no more than 24 ounces per day is recommended. Alternatively, you may want to give him a bottle in the morning, one before bed and in between give him some organic yogurt or cheese.

My son is almost 16 months and still takes 3 8oz bottles a day. The dr. said as long as he's also eating actual food, then that's fine. Hope that helps! Lynsey

They should get 16-24 ounces. Too much milk can lead to iron deficiency. If he also has yogurt, cheese, etc. I would stick closer to the 16 ounces.

We were just at the pediatrician on Friday - she told me 16-20 ounces for now and then eventually cut back to 12-16 ounces. You're on the right track! :)

Hi,

We were told anywhere from 16-24 ounces is fine. Any milk products count as well (yogurt,cheese,etc)

Hi again, Cally, My answer to your question would be that you are doing fine with 3 bottles a day. After reading someone's answer to your first question I would also ask about milk digestion. I think if there was a problem you would see this during the day. I had a few year bout with Lactose intolerance and it showed up very soon after drinking milk. Ask your doctor to be sure. Grandma Mary

I asked my pediatrician when my daughter turned 1 and she said 12-16 oz per day. You might try substituting the 2nd bottle with water to go along with lunch.

the rule I was given is; no more than 40oz cow's milk in a day. no limit on soy or rice milk

more solids, lots less milk

I would say 16-20 oz a day, along with his solids and juice, water. The doctor said the same thing. But,if he/she is thirsty or hungry, let them eat. Sometimes mine wants a 3pm sippy cup and other days no. So no big deal, I think that 40 is way to much. You will know.

Hi Cally,

I just went for my sons 15 month check-up she told me no more then 40 oz a day.

Hi Cally,
I saw both of your responses, and I just wondered if your sons sleep issues are related to milk...when did you transistion him over? My son has a milk allergy, and it caused him a lot of gas pains that would wake him (and me) up in the middle of the night. Just a thought...good luck!