Question
How much milk should a one-year-old baby have each day? My child has been crying and fussing a lot lately, and they don’t seem to be eating much.
Answer
As each baby’s appetite varies, one-year-old babies should have about 300 to 500 milliliters of milk daily. Additionally, the child’s diet should adhere to principles of diversity and balance, with a wide variety of food types consumed daily. Vegetables, especially those that are yellow or green, should make up more than half of the intake. When preparing meals, it’s important to change the color of the dishes often, and the food should be cooked soft enough for easy swallowing. Moreover, you can substitute some milk with soy milk and incorporate whole grains appropriately to promote gastrointestinal motility. Remember, fruits cannot replace vegetables, and fried foods should not be given to children.