Milk...how much?

[playfelt]

One way I have done it before is asked mom to provide a carton of milk on Mondays and left one 4 oz bottle at my house which I used and washed. Then if child needs more than the carton mom sent I supplement with my milk - even though mom sends homo milk no big deal if child gets 2% for some of Friday. But it also means I am the one controlling how much and how often and if child gets through entire week with some even left so what and the weeks that they drink more no big issue for me to provide as parent is paying the same and I provide for all the other kids anyways just use 2%.

[torontokids]

Once the recommendation came to limit milk I have always given milk in addition to a meal (after they have eaten). With my own kids I just give them one cup before nap (after they've eaten a healthy lunch) and after bath, before bed. My girls love milk and would drink a bag a day if I let them.

My cousin was giving their boy a big bottle upon waking up (18 mos at the time) before breakfast and they wondered why he never eats and is small for his age. They had gotten into the pattern when he was on formula and couldn't understand the concept of having milk after a meal or in between a meal. Like Playfelt said, sometimes they just get into a pattern or doing things "just cause" without much thought.

[Fun&care]

Well yesterday I decided to give DCB's bottle in the afternoon to see what would happen, and guess what, no poop in the morning. I really really think there is a strong milk-poop connection...it's like one of the posters said where do your loyalties lie...that's exactly how I feel. I've been hinting at mom that there is a connection but they always chalk it up to teething ( man the teething card gets old fast!). I'm going to try talking to mom again.

[Fun&care]

I should add that I never give DCB his bottle before a meal tho. It's always after he's filled up on good, nutritious food. Unfortunately tho, he knows that his bottle comes after food so if he doesn't like what is being served, he waits for the bottle. Just another reason I want mom and dad to strongly consider cutting back.

[Crayola kiddies]

I should add that I never give DCB his bottle before a meal tho. It's always after he's filled up on good, nutritious food. Unfortunately tho, he knows that his bottle comes after food so if he doesn't like what is being served, he waits for the bottle. Just another reason I want mom and dad to strongly consider cutting back.

I wouldn't give it to him unless he ate his meal..... Does this child drink from a cup?