Toddlers: 24 Months+

Toddler addicted to milk

My 2 year old has begun wanting to drink milk all day to where he's not even drinking water, whereas he used to be a great water drinker.  He also has a new sibling & sees her drinking milk in the bottle.  I don't know if I should cut him off somewhat, or even how to do that.  His comprehension is great but he has a speech delay & really can't talk.  Advice??

Re: Toddler addicted to milk

  • My 3 year old has been drinking a ton of milk lately. He never did like to drink water. I usually just rotate it with other drinks throughout the day. If he's mad he's not getting milk I'll agree to give it to him with the next meal/snack if he takes what
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  • My 2 year olds the same way. The pedi told me to water it down. It worked. 
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  • My LO did that same thing when DD2 was born. We got to the point where we were going through 3 gallons a week, and I only use milk in my coffee so that was between her and DH. DD2 is now 3 months old, and DD1 has gone back to drinking other things besides
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  • I wish my toddler would drink milk period. She would only drink it in the bottle, I took away the bottle and now she won't drink milk. Maybe give some skim milk during the day and whole milk once or twice a day
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  • My 3 year old would drink milk every waking minute if we let him. I did have to cut him off. At this point he is allowed 1 cup in the morning (8 oz), One cup with lunch & one with dinner. The rest of the day is water only. (or juice once in a

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  • Just don't give it to him.  If he asks for it, explain he can have water and a healthy snack.  If he's hungry he'll eat it and if not he won't.  I think it's also fine to explain that he's a big kid and therefore gets to eat lots of things
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    Just don't give it to him. nbsp;If he asks for it, explain he can have water and a healthy snack. nbsp;If he's hungry he'l
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  • I have to tell him no a lot. He would drink milk and then not eat anything. Now he has to eat something before he can have milk. Sometimes when he asks for it, I'll try to redirect him and he forgets about it. I think it's become a habit for him to always
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