16 month old refusing milk.

[Bub2luv]

Hi,
My DD is refusing her milk.
Up until a week ago she was drinking approx 450ml of cows milk a day as well as cheese and yoghurt. The last week she has refused milk either from a bottle or from a cup.
How much milk should she be drinking a day?
Should I be cutting down on her yoghurt and cheese to encourage her to drink milk or can the cheese and yoghurt satisfy her dietary needs for dairy without milk???

[the pero clinic]

Dear Bub2luv,

Do not be too concerned if your toddler has lost interest in her milk – it is probably only temporary. If she is having other forms of dairy such as custard, yoghurt and cheese every day, this can replace the milk. In general, approximately 1 cup of milk a day is adequate for children 1-2 years old.

It may seem unusual that she has suddenly stopped having milk, but the way that you react to this can make the difference between a passing phase and a bigger problem. Continue to offer a drink of milk when you typically would. If your daughter refuses, simply take it away again. Avoid persisting, encouraging, forcing and bribing – don’t let milk or other foods become an issue of control or conflict.

the pero clinic