19 month old won't drink milk

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I have just stopped breastfeeding DD2 aged 19 months. She was bfing about 8 times a day and really enjoyed.

I have mixed feelings about stopping, but she seems to have adjusted very well without breastfeeding. I think I miss it more then she does!

My main worry is that she will not drink cow's milk, except a very small amount on her cereals and in mashed potato. Come to think of it, she has never eaten much in the way of dairy products - no eggs, yoghurt, custard, not even ice cream.

She has never been a good eater, and was found to have low iron levels a couple of months ago and was given iron supplements. Since then her diet has improved and she eats protein, fruit, veg and carbohydrates.

My question is do I need to worry if she never drinks milk?

Your views would be welcome please!

I stopped drinking milk when I was two and no harm i had the same problem and one reply said that her children were similar.

thanks queen. My dd1 is still a big drinker of milk, so I assumed DD2 would be the same.

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don't worry about it, just make sure she gets enough calcium from non-dairy sources if she has no dairy at all

what are non dairy sources of calcium?

Good sources of calcium: Vegan Society info

Vegetarian society says: "Calcium: Important for healthy bones and teeth. Found in dairy produce, leafy green vegetables, bread, tap water in hard water areas, nuts and seeds (especially sesame seeds), dried fruits, cheese. Vitamin D helps calcium to be absorbed."

thanks terramum!

we live in a very hard water area, and she drinks lots of water so that musy be a good thing.