So as we speak - my kid is 3 years, 2 months old and is currently on Similac Step 3 (1-3 years old). Been discussing with my wife and I'm of the opinion that we should switch to either Similac/ enfagrow step 4 (4yo onwards). Who's right here? 😅😅

We plan on another couple of months of formula before slowly switching to dairy milk.

Why 4yo still need milk? My daugther started with breast milk until 1, then formula milk until 3yo, slowly phase out. My son now 1yo 6 months on oat milk, now phasing out. Only before night sleep time as "supper". The kids already have their proper meals.

Milk only once in the morning before kindie and at night before sleep.

Thank you for answering the question.

This post has been edited by Seager: Dec 11 2022, 12:23 PM

I see. I think it is not a problem. But look out for lactose intolerance. Not every can take the cow's milk.

My eldest daughter stopped formulated milk at the age of 9. She had sufficient amount of solid food. The formulated milk is basically drank once she is awaken in the morning and before she goes to sleep at night.

Thanks but that doesn't answer my question

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Infant formula, baby formula, or simply formula; or baby milk, infant milk or first milk, is a manufactured food designed and marketed for feeding to babies and infants under 12 months of age, usually prepared for bottle-feeding or cup-feeding from powder or liquid.


WHO TELL YOU that is MILK????

is Formulated Meal.



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Proper Meals? like what? Rice? Mee Goreng? Burger?

I don't think you will find a right answer. There are many ways to do this.

First of all, Ive seen some people drinking formulated milk until their teens. All of them are 6 feet tall or taller. If it works for everyone, i think its worth the investment. LOL

Anyway, read up on the calcium intake required by kids. Everyone is slightly different but the baseline is approximately 1000mg of calcium. You will quickly realised that if you do NOT take formulated milk, it is quite difficult (not impossible) to reach that figure.

Again, like i said, there are many ways to do this. My son refused formulated milk at 3yo and only drinks UHT milk. For me, its not a big problem. Its worse to force it formulated milk down his throat. We just pay more attention to his food, gives him children supplements to cover the rest. We consistently hit the required vitamins/calsium he needs and on the normal growth trajectory.

Dairy milk has a significantly lower calcium content relative to formulated milk. As many has said before this, formulated milk is basically an engineered meal for kids. Its meant to be convenient. If you can go around it and do all natural, it is better-ish. FWIW, i would've continue formulated milk if my kid is okay with it even with proper meals/solids/etc.

Good luck.

Thanks, good advice!!

Wow...

I started eating maggi since age of 6