Two year old babies mainly rely on complementary foods for three meals a day as their main nutritional supplement. Milk powder can no longer meet the needs of their physical growth, but some mothers still continue to give their babies milk to supplement calcium elements. So how much milk should a 2-year-old baby drink every day?
Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that mothers give their babies a cup of 150ml each in the morning and evening, as two cups are sufficient to meet their daily calcium needs. It is best not to exceed 500ml, because at this time, the baby's body needs to absorb other substances to meet the requirements. If drinking too much milk leads to excessive intake of calcium, it will affect the intake of other elements, such as iron, zinc, etc.
Besides, what are the precautions for feeding a two-year-old baby?
1. Diversification of food
A two-year-old baby's body is in a stage of rapid growth, and at this time, the mother should ensure diverse and balanced nutrition when preparing food. It is best to provide your baby with at least 12 different types of food per day, achieving a perfect balance of color, aroma, and taste to stimulate their appetite. It is also important to pay attention to breaking down and reducing salt, sugar, and other seasonings.
2. Feeding method: Do not spoil
Some mothers may make three meals a day for their babies based on their mood or preferences when feeding them. They may make more of what their babies like and may not make what they don't. This practice not only leads to the bad habit of picky eating in babies, but also results in nutritional imbalance. Mothers should try to make foods that their babies don't like in different ways, cultivate their ability to accept them, and not use food as a reward.
