Question

My 1.7 year old son only drinks milk, rarely any solid food. Will this meet his nutrition requirements?

Answer

After the age of about 6 months, it's really important to introduce a source of food as milk can no longer provide all the nutrients a baby needs. By the age of 12 months, most children should be eating family foods and, while milk is still an important source of nutrition, most nutrients will now come from food.

 

So it's very important to keep trying to introduce food to your little one, to fuel his healthy growth and development. Keep offering lots of different types of foods and let him try to feed himself. Try crustless toast soldiers, banana slices, yoghurts or soft cooked vegetable sticks for starters. I would also advise that you chat with your healthcare professional for some advice on how to get your little one to eat.

 

Good luck and do let us know how you get on.

Need another question answering?
View all questions