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    4. When can I give my baby whole milk? - Top

    Question: MY BABY WILL BE ONE IN 3 WEEKS CAN I GO AHEAD AND GIVE HER WHOLE MILK? IF SO HOW MUCH WHOLE MILK DOES SHE NEED A DAY?

    Answer: In general, I tell mothers to switch to whole milk at one year of age, unless there are other reasons to do things differently. Whole milk is NOT appropriate for younger babies, as it lacks the iron and vitamins needed and has too much protein.

    A one year old would typically drink about 24 ounces of milk a day, but some might drink less if they have other sources of calcium in their diet. - Updated: July 2, 2001

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