Have you ever had a 16 month old be fussy about drinking milk?

My 7 1/2 year old son wen through a phase when he did not want to drink milk. He was older than your daughter though. He was like 3 at the time. You could try putting a little bit of flavor in it, but not too much because it will also be adding sugar. You could also try to get her dairy intake in other forms such as yogurt and cheese. That way she will still be getting the calcium, but you don't have to fight her to drink the milk. I am sure it is just a phase that will pass in its own time. Do you drink milk? I don't like milk and I think that is what affected my son not drinking it at age 3. He knew I didn't like it, so he didn't want to drink it either.

All you can do is keep trying. Maybe you could try watering the milk down for her. It might be filling her up too much. However, although milk is a good source of calcium, there are other ways to get it. I assume she's eating solids and she's old enough to have eggs so you could do something like scrambled eggs, adding milk when you make them. That way she will be getting plenty of calcium and you can try ways of getting her to drink milk without worrying that she is missing out on what she needs.

Hi Hun, I don't really have that problem with my daughter as she seems to enjoy drinking milk. The only thing I can suggest is giving her stuff like chesse, yoghurt, and other sources of milk. Also the Nestle Quick idea would probably work as long as you don't get her too wired from all the sugar lol. Love & Hugzz, Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear.

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If she hates the texture or taste, maybe try skim milk. If its not that, like others said it could be a lactose intolerance issue. There are other sources of calcium like spinach, soy, bananas, oranges, some seeds and beans.

All children are different, and the first mistake any parent can make is assuming that their children will be alike, or trying to get them to be alike in any way. She could just be going through a phase of not wanting milk, I would suggest not forcing her to drink it. Perhaps, she just does not like the taste of it. Also, your little girl doesn't actually NEED to drink milk - she can get an adequate amount of calcium from other products such as cheese and yoghurt, if you are worried about her calcium intake. Perhaps she might like the taste of soy or rice milk better?? There are a lot of things you could try with your daughter, but forcing her to drink milk is only going to make her more stubborn I think. I hope this helps...

Well I actually made Milk Shake out of the Milk which my Daughter then did drink lol as she used to be like that to so give that a try and see if she will drink that Hugs

How about giving her some flavored yogurt. They have all of the kids yogurts, and cheeses. Milk is not worth fighting over. Get her the calcium in other ways. Macaroni and cheese - I have never heard of a kid not liking it.

There are many foods that are high in Protein and nutritious enought to replace milk in your childs Diet. I wouldn't worry about it! Cheese is a dairy food and eggs are delicious and very wholesome. Perhaps you are asking her to drink too much milk! Give her a chance at a diet of green and yellow vegetables, Frozen Green peas are very tasty, lightly cooked and sprinkled around her plate. Orange Juice and fresh Fruit are great for kids too. Stay away from all prepared foods, like cookies cakes, sugar sweetened donuts. All bottled and canned pop is poison for kids as well as Chips and fried potatoes. Stick to the fresh and frozen foods and natural fruit drinks.

when my babies were smaller they wouldnt drink milk,so i would add a little of ovaltene or a tiny drop of chocolate milk and they got to like the milk,then i just started to give them 2% percent milk and they were fine after that,i didnt have to sneak anymore things into their milk.you can also get their calcium by giving them cheese,yogurt,mac &cheese etc.pattie

Hey, me no mom but me can tell. they all kick up a rukus when it comes to drinking milk. I had the same problem with my 4 year old. I started him off on milk by mixing some chocolate in it and told him it was good for him or else he would have to go to the doc. Well that solved my problem and now he requests a certain flavor in his milk. It was a job, and the threat of the medical fraternity is regreted, but I got the job done. he he he.

I am betting shes lactose intolerent. Your describing mom's behavior as a child shed refuse to drink milk throw it and always frown due to being in pain (tummy). wasnt till years later they found out why, lactose intolerent. I Suggest trying some milk alternative like soymilk perhapes.