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From 12 months of age, aim to offer children no more than 350-400 ml of cow9s
milk per day. Children can have less if they include other dairy foods, such as cheese
and yoghurt, in their diet. Drinking too much cow9s milk can affect their intake of
other important nutrients and the absorption of essential minerals like iron.
Note: If you are continuing to breastfeed past 12 months of age, cow9s milk doesn9t have to
be offered as a drink and can continue to be incorporated into your child9s diet alongside
breastmilk
While cow9s milk provides essential nutrients, it should be part of a balanced diet
that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and fats to ensure your
baby gets all the nutrients they need, so let9s move on to balanced baby nutrition.
Need to know weaning nutrition.
From six months of age, your baby needs specific nutrients to support their growth
and development. The body's stores of certain nutrients accumulated during
pregnancy are beginning to decrease. While breast milk and/or formula will still
contribute these nutrients, it's essential to start considering the foods you offer your
baby to help provide enough of the nutrients they need. At the heart of balanced
nutrition for your baby is offering plenty of variety, including foods from across the
food groups mentioned above, alongside plenty of colour, texture, smells and
sensory experiences. As your baby works towards having meals, combining food
groups to optimise nutrition for your baby can be helpful. You can adapt family
meals to do this, but here's a guide
1. Start with a protein and iron-rich food, such as a boiled egg, slow-cooked red meat, oily
fish, lentil mash, or curry.
