[charlie jones]

How much whole milk do my 16 month daughter need a day

[startover22]

It all depends... are you talking milk or are you feeding her yogurt, and cheese, and other milk products? Is she eating regularly? Is she still drinking a bottle or sippy cup?

[charlie jones]

She is eating regular meals and I'm feeding her a 9oz bottle of milk in the morning 9oz at dinner and 9 oz at bedtime is that too much? When do I need to cut down?

[startover22]

I would cut down to 8 oz... maybe twice a day. I forgot to ask if it was milk from a jug or if it was breast milk or formula? She could be drinking milk from a jug finally with no problems. I just think it would be better to give it to her in a cup. Sounds about what I did for all of my kids (4) and they are all alive and well to this day;) Why are you worried?

[liz28]

Its 16 to 24 ounces a day but remember cheese, pudding, and ice has calicum, but its always best to ask your doctor.

[charlie jones]

She is on milk from a jug, she drinks it from a bottle though... I just wanted to know when to give her less milk because she's not that fussed on her dinner time bottle. And I'm going on holiday for a week and I'm going to give her the bottled cow and gate milk for the week because we are all inclusive and haven't got a fridge to keep fresh milk.

I'm glad that your 4 children are all well... good job

[startover22]

Well, thanks.
Charlie, it would be fine to get rid of the supper time bottle. She should get plenty from other foods she is eating, just like I said before, you can take her off the bottle and give it in a cup or even a sippy cup. Are you not from the US? Sounds like you are doing things right, don't be too worried;) Remember, healthy foods and enough vitamins and such should do the trick!

[charlie jones]

Thanks for your advice