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Re: Milk after 2yrs
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2008, 13:11:30 pm »
I would definitely go with what you're comfortable.  I think most people go down to 2% at 2.  FWIW my Dr told me that Canada had changed it's recomendation (within the last year)and suggested that children stayed on homo until 5 yrs because there is so many low fat products out there that kids are eating.
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« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2008, 19:48:00 pm »
Hey Kimberly!  How are you?  I have been thinking about you!

I just talked to C's doc about this last week.  She said that the main thing about milk is getting the calcium and whole, 2, 1, and skim all have the same amount of calcium.  The only difference is fat.  She said as long as they are eating good and on a healthy growth rate, there is no harm in switching to 2,1,or skim.  We are finishing up our whole milk that is in the fridge and then C is going to start drinking 1% just like us.  Hope that helps. 

By the way, I noticed your ticker is pink... does that you are having a girl?!  We found out we are having another boy!
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Re: Milk after 2yrs
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2008, 20:09:06 pm »
Thanks Steph- I hadn't even thought about calcium but that is one of the most important parts of milk.

I am doing good.  My computer finally let me back on to BW, not sure what the problem was.

Yep- we are having a girl.  We just decided on a name- Keira Evelyn.

Congrats on the boy!  Did your due date get changed at all?  My new on is July 3rd.
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« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2008, 18:58:49 pm »
Oh, I love the name!!!  So pretty!  We haven't come up with a name yet- still working on it.  My due date is July 4.  Looks like we could have bday twins again! 
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« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2008, 22:58:24 pm »
Wouldn't that be too funny!   ;D
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Re: Milk after 2yrs
« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2008, 01:02:05 am »
you can switch if you like, but its should still be 2% because they need the fat for growth and development, especially their brains.
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« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2008, 13:50:29 pm »
With Andrew, I was told homo from 1-2, 2% from 2-3, 1% from 3 and up.  Andrew, Mr Duckie and I currently drink skim and J is now on homo for another bit.  I'm of two minds.  If we switch, he'll get less fat which may improve his appetite, but I'm worried because he seems to exist on grapes, air, goldfish and milk.  That said, he's over 30lbs and quite tall.
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Re: Milk after 2yrs
« Reply #22 on: March 13, 2008, 03:37:23 am »
C has just gone from lactose free formula which the paed prescribed to calcium-enriched soy milk which is 1.9% fat.  I'd read that they can do semi-skimmed from age 2.  She just has milk on cereal and a small amount in the day, she gets most of her dairy from yoghurt (also 2% fat).

Does anyone know how much dairy they should have every day age 2?  I know it was 350ml from 1-2 but not sure if it's the same now.
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Re: Milk after 2yrs
« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2008, 21:55:56 pm »
My little Motts Applesause chart (it has the info on all the daily requirements) says 2 cups of dairy.  I am not sure what that is in mL, sorry.
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