DS 7mo doesn't want yoghurt or custard.

[sharond101]

How can I get dairy into my DS who won't take yoghurt or custard. He took custard for a month and now refuses it. I have tried every kind of suitable yoghurt without success and tried adding fruit. I gave him angel delight which he loved but then realised it was quite high in salt. What else can I give as a pudding?

[VisualiseAHorse]

You don't have to give a pudding.

But if you really want to, you could give porridge, made with cow's milk/breast milk/formula. Or plain pureed fruit. Or cheese.

[ChocolateCoins]

They don't have to have dairy unless there is a specific reason? Your DS can get calcium from other foods. And tbh custard and angel delight aren't the best choices for such a young baby as they are full of sugar. Maybe fruit as a dessert? I'm sure you can buy baby desserts from supermarkets.

[BikeRunSki]

My 4yo DS has refused anything of that kind of consistency since he was about that age; no yoghurt, custard soup, stew, mash... he usually has fruit, muffin or a biscuit for pudding, or nothing. Sometimes he'll have rice pudding.

[fidelma]

I agree he doesn't need any. As long as he is having milk.

[SupermanEatsKryptonite]

He really doesn't need a pudding - but if his dairy intake is low, maybe cheese (in sauces) or porridge.

[ItsIgginningToLookALotLikeXmas]

Is he not still on milk?
Food wise, I use small quantities of milk in most mashed or pureed food - eg carrots n parsnips, mashed with some milk, or with weetabix, or even baby rice.
I really want some angel delight now though, but no way is my 7 month old getting any!

[sharond101]

He is still on milk yes, I just worry he will turn into his Dad who takes no dairy whatsoever! He has weetabix or porridge in the morning with fruit and sometimes breadsticks or cheese as a snack.

[mummybare]

Cheese sauce with pasta or cauliflower/broccoli is an easy option although watch the salt levels.

As pps have said, though, I wouldn't worry at this stage - the majority of his nutrition comes from his milk.

[IWipeArses]

Dairy isn't compulsory, as long as he's getting sufficient breastmilk or formula.

[forevergreek]

Lots of veggies are high in calcium, look them up and offer Instead. Many cultures et no dairy