How Do You Switch A One-Year-Old From Formula To Milk?
Babies drink either breast milk or formula for the first year of their life. Some parents choose to go with a second-stage formula for another year, thinking that it benefits their child’s nutrition. The truth is that as long as your one-year-old is eating a variety of foods, regular milk can be introduced. Making that switch can be made easier by following the tips below. Begin by substituting one fourth of the formula with regular milk. If the child is normally taking an 8-ounce bottle or sippy cup, you would start with 6 ounces of formula and 2 ounces of milk. Wait at least a week, before making the mix half and half. If you normally give formula at room temperature, make sure the mixture is the same. Increase the milk to three quarters and reduce the formula to one quarter in the third week. Serve regular milk alone beginning the fourth week. By then the child will be used to the taste and is not as likely to balk at the new food.
