how much milk when on solids?

[PeppaPig]

My duaghter Keira has been pn solids since 4months old with her formula milk but now she is 8 months old i need to know she is still getting enough milk on top of her food. Not even sure if she is having too much?

Has 3 meals a day and approx 800ml milk each day. Its the follow on milk with extra iron (she is vegetarian like me so opted for extra iron)

[* Paula *]

Hi there,

At this age your lo still needs to be taking at least 21oz (500-600ml's) a day, but this does not need to just include milk that they drink, it can include the milk that you put on her cereal, yogurts, cheeses etc - anything that contains dairy.

My DS is 10 months old and he drinks about 350 - 450mls a day and I make up the rest with his cereal, cheeses and yogurts.

HTH

Paula

[PeppaPig]

wow no wonder my little cherub is turning into a chunky monkey, she must be having too much, will have to look into that.

many thanks

[* Paula *]

The guideline that I have given you is a minimum.  If you DD wants the milk then give it to her.  You are lucky she drinks the amount she does.

I have always battled to get DS to drink milk.

[PeppaPig]

Ok thats great, i really appreciate your help.
many thanks

[* Paula *]

No problem - keep us posted on how you get on.