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Children from 1-3 years old need how many ml of milk per day is reasonable when the nutritional needs of each age are different. According to many studies, fresh milk is only suitable for children from 1 year of age. Children under 12 months of age will have difficulty digesting due to the high nutritional content of milk, but the baby's digestive system is not yet complete.
1. When should the baby use fresh milk?
In fresh milk contains a lot of protein, calcium, phosphorus, .. these substances not only help children develop their brains but also keep their muscles, bones and teeth strong. However, because of its high nutritional content, mothers should note that they should not be used by children under 12 months of age. Because the digestive system cannot metabolize the complex substances in fresh milk. Therefore, if you do not know how to use it properly, it will put pressure on the digestive system and affect the development of children.
In addition, children under 1 year of age using a lot of raw milk can overload the kidneys. Long-term use puts children at risk of high blood pressure and obesity in adulthood, which is higher in families with people with these conditions. Fresh milk also contains a large amount of lactose, which promotes the production of bacilli in the colon. High protein content makes the kidneys work continuously, leading to bloating, loss of appetite, dehydration and risk of kidney failure. In cases of excessive use of raw milk, the baby may develop iron deficiency anemia in the future. Therefore, breastfeeding is the best choice for the baby at this time.
2. How many ml of milk should a 1-year-old child drink per day?
At the age of 1, mothers can add fresh milk to their baby's daily diet. However, the baby should not drink too much, should add a little to help the baby get used to it. On average, a baby can drink about 100-150ml of milk per day.
Mothers should choose whole milk, choose skim milk only when ordered by the doctor, because at this time the baby's brain is in need of fat for development. Ideally, parents should give children alternately powdered milk and ready-to-drink milk, this helps the baby absorb iron, zinc, micronutrients, etc. better.
3. How many ml of milk per day does a 2-year-old child need?
For children from 2-3 years old, on average, children need to provide 200-300ml of milk per day. Due to the increased nutritional needs of children and the digestive system is now able to absorb food.
Children who show signs of overweight or obesity, mothers should give them partially or fully skim milk. For children who have gained enough weight, they should limit the use of sweetened milk to reduce sugar in the body and avoid overweight and obesity.
4. How many ml of milk per day does a 3-year-old child need to meet the child's developmental needs?
At this time, the child's calcium needs are very high, which means that the child's daily milk needs also increase. On average, children need to drink 400-500ml of milk per day. Children from 3 years old and above have a fully developed digestive system that can absorb food better, so it is recommended to combine a varied diet so that children have enough nutrients. Mothers should prioritize using pasteurized cow's milk, whole milk powder, soy milk, yogurt.
Nutritional needs at each stage of child development are different, so mothers need to pay attention to choose the right diet for their children. The amount of milk that the child takes into the body must match the needs of each baby. Besides, mothers should only give their babies pasteurized and pasteurized milk to ensure hygiene and safety for the baby.
At each age, children will need to consume different amounts of milk to meet the nutritional requirements of the body. Besides milk, parents should build a suitable nutrition for their children so that they can fully absorb nutrients for healthy development.
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