2. Milk 101 (part 2) - Transitioning from formula/breastmilk to milk, constipation, increased mucus

This episode is from my milk 101 mini course (first released on YouTube). In this episode, we cover:

How to transition from breastmilk/formula to milk?

What about "toddler milk"?

Can milk cause constipation?

Can milk cause increased mucus?

In the previous episode, which is part 1 of the milk 101 mini course, we chatted about:

Does my kid really need to drink milk?

Which one is the best?

Is oat milk a good choice?

How to choose the best milk for my unique kid?

What if my kid doesn't want to drink milk?

How much milk should you give your kids?

How much is too much?

Articles/resources I mentioned 👇

Perrin MT, Fogleman AD, Newburg DS, Allen JC. A longitudinal study of human milk composition in the second year postpartum: implications for human milk banking. Matern Child Nutr. 2017;13(1):e12239. doi:10.1111/mcn.12239

Dror DK, Allen LH. Overview of Nutrients in Human Milk. Adv Nutr. 2018;9(suppl_1):278S-294S. doi:10.1093/advances/nmy022

El-Hodhod MA, Younis NT, Zaitoun YA, Daoud SD. Cow's milk allergy related pediatric constipation: appropriate time of milk tolerance. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2010 Mar;21(2 Pt 2):e407-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-3038.2009.00898.x. Epub 2009 Jun 25. PMID: 19555354.

Crowley ET, Williams LT, Roberts TK, Dunstan RH, Jones PD. Does milk cause constipation? A crossover dietary trial. Nutrients. 2013;5(1):253-266. Published 2013 Jan 22. doi:10.3390/nu5010253

Balfour-Lynn IM. Milk, mucus and myths. Arch Dis Child. 2019;104(1):91-93. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2018-314896

Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, or to provide medical nutrition therapy. If you are concerned about your child's nutrition or eating habits, contact your pediatric dietitian.