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Introducing Cow's Milk
QUESTION
Dear Ms. Silva,
My daughter has turned one, and we are beginning to introduce cow's milk into her diet. What is the best method to do so?

— Worried Mom

ANSWER
March 22, 2001
Dear Worried Mom,
There really is no "best way" to introduce cow's milk, but commonly it's given in small amounts in a cup after feedings of solid food. Some parents like the method of alternating cow's milk with breast milk or formula throughout the day. Other parents prefer to mix the milk with an equal part of formula at first and then gradually add less formula over the next few days until stopping the formula altogether.

— by Mary Silva, M.S., R.D.

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