Oh! So, your little one doesn’t want to take cow’s milk right away? Well, patience is the key, dear. Not all kiddos switch easily to cow’s milk. The reasons could be many, different texture, taste and temperature than breast milk are possibly some. No matter what the reasons are, you got to keep on trying ways that will help your toddler to grow a liking for milk.
Since milk comes with a strong nutritional punch, it is very important for healthy growth. Almost all of the advertising campaigns are dedicated to the concept of milk building stronger bones and it is very true. The content of calcium and other essential minerals are good for bone density.
Similarly, grass-fed cows produce milk that has a high content of omega-3 fats that are a good form of cholesterol in the body that can help in improving heart health while preventing the onset of cardiovascular conditions.
You surely know the importance of protein for growth and development, don’t you?
But did you know that there are different types of proteins and all of them are present in cow’s milk? Children, therefore, need to drink milk every day for both physical and mental development. Similarly, the anti-oxidant properties like selenium, zinc and vitamin E, can help prevent chronic illnesses while improving the immune system.
It’s normal for your baby to refrain from taking cow’s milk, especially when you have been feeding breast milk for all these months.
So don’t panic and don’t be mad at the little one. What you can do here is that mix cow’s milk with breast milk. First, keep it a 50-50 ratio, and then when she starts drinking shift it to cow’s milk.
Now, what to do if your growing kid who is approx. 7 to 8 years old refuses to drink cow’s milk when you know how essential it is for her diet?
It is understandable how difficult can it get to meet the nutritional requirements of your growing kid when she refuses to drink milk. In that case, you can include considering;
• Adding milk to cereal
• Making soup with milk other than water
• Adding milk-based gravy to the casseroles
• Serving her cottage cheese, custard, yoghurt or shakes for snacks
