How much milk for 18mth to 2 yr old?

[onthefly]

I'm not sure they really need any particular amount at all. Yes, they need calcium, but not necessarily milk. I guess if he's happy with that amount and getting what he needs from his diet then it's all good. Errrr...so basically I don't know. My DS won't drink any at all

[AliBaby]

I am pretty sure its 500mg of calcium a day for a 1-2 yr old which is the same as half a cup of yoghurt and a slice of cheese. I dont think it would matter if they were having any more than that, (but I am no expert) it would only matter if they were having less than that as its important for the development of bones and teeth.

[Rumpleteaser]

Thanks for your replies, I think he is getting plenty, he just often askes for milk in the middle of the night or gets extra at day care, then sometimes won't eat much dinner.

[onthefly]

If it's affecting his apetite for 'real' food, then I'd cut it back. But you know his needs best

[Rumpleteaser]

The only time it really affects his appetite is when day care give him milk about 4pm. He generally doesn't bug me for milk during the day. I think he only wants it when he sees the other babies get it.

[kylieb77]

I have been told that 3 serves of any calcium in a day is enough. My DS has milk on his cereal, cheese and/or yoghurt during the day, and a cup of milk at night before bed. That seems to be doing him fine