Does BF 1 year old need cows milk as well?

[LittleSausageFingers]

As above... DD is almost 1 and breastfed. She's a fussy eater (although I think that's the wrong word as she's only 1... she's just not that into food despite my best efforts, but that's a whole other thread). I can't imagine weaning her off the boob any time soon, and she has between 2 and 4 feeds a day. I'm trying to get her down to just morning and night feeds.

She doesn't seem keen on cows milk so far, I've just offered it from a sippy cup but maybe I should try a bottle. But to be honest, if breastmilk will do instead then that would be much easier for me! So does she need the cows milk?

Nope, not at all

Definitely not 😊

No she doesn't if you are still breastfeeding. Even children having cows milk only need the equivalent of 300mls to get the recommended calcium amount. Other dairy products would also provide the same nutrients e.g. Cheese, yoghurt, etc so they wouldn't need to take it as a drink anyway

Oh good! That suits my lazy nature very nicely

I do worry about her getting the recommended amounts of calcium/vitamins, as her diet feels to me quite lacking, although I am offering a lot of variety. But I'm sure she'll get there in her own time!