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Ask Holly: Does my child need to drink milk?

Holly-
My 15 month old son switched from formula (problems breast feeding at 4 months) to organic whole milk at 1 yr. We have found that cow’s milk seemed to be causing diarrhea? He even has bouts of diarrhea when he has pudding made with whole milk. My pedi suggested he drink lactaid milk. I have seen improvement however, I would like your suggestion on another form of calcium instead of lactaid milk–how about soy, rice milk? Some mom’s tell me their toddlers don’t drink any cow’s milk products? I am a bit confused? Do you rec’d a multi vitamin with calcium at this age? Continue reading Ask Holly: Does my child need to drink milk?