How to Switch a Baby Over From Formula to Real Whole Milk

Once your baby turns 12 months old you can start introducing whole milk into his diet. This is the time in his life where you will want to switch from formula to whole milk. The level of difficulty in the transition depends on whether or not your baby likes whole milk or would prefer formula. Other possible challenges involved with switching over can be allergies and lactose intolerance. There are safe ways to make the transition, watch for problems and encourage your baby to drink whole milk.

Things You'll Need

  • Formula
  • Whole milk
  • Custard
  • Yogurt
  • Baby cereal

Instructions

    • 1

      Mix a tiny bit of whole milk into your baby's formula. A good way to start out is by giving her one-quarter whole milk with three-quarters formula.

    • 2

      Try giving him a tablespoon of whole milk as a treat once in a while for a few days.

    • 3

      Watch for the following symptoms: rashes, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, vomiting or tummy aches. If any of these symptoms occur, consult a physician.

    • 4

      Continue repeating the previous steps for about five days.

    • 5

      Give her half a cup of formula and half a cup of whole milk instead of giving her one-quarter cup of whole milk and three quarters of formula. Repeat this along with steps two through four for about five days.

    • 6

      Switch to one-quarter formula and three-quarters whole milk for about five days, while still repeating steps two through four.

    • 7

      Give your baby 100 percent whole milk from now on. "Your 1- to 2-year-old child should drink 16 to 24 ounces of whole milk a day. While you'll most likely have to work to make sure he meets the requirement, keep in mind that it is possible for him to drink too much milk. If your child drinks more than two to three glasses of milk during the day, he may not have room at dinner for the other foods that he needs to round out his diet," according to babycenter.com.

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