<![CDATA[Too much milk for a 26 month?]]>I'm just wondering if my 26 month DS is consuming too much milk. Need to reduce the hole in our pocket, you see.


He's in CC, comes home at 5pm, MIL will give him a bottle of FM (180ml / 6oz)

Then come bed time - 9/10pm another 180ml. (sometimes half an hour after dinner, like 7/8pm, will demand for a bottle of it)
He still wakes up and cry for milk at 3am, 7am, then 9-10am when he wakes up!

So at least a whopping 900ml a day!

(Not forgetting a few more feeds during weekends, as the CC forbids them drinking from bottle and I doubt they give milk everyday during tea time)

He's a BF baby till around 15 month, all the while on 97 percentile growth. Now weighing 15.5kg.

Is it normal? Anyone can share some effective ways to reduce his intake? Especially on cutting his night feed?

I'm afraid he'll turn into a milkaholic. :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/6818/too-much-milk-for-a-26-monthRSS for NodeFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:56 GMTWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:48:29 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:36:39 GMT]]>I think i’m a lucky mum here. My son been on FM since 10 days old and he slp thru the nite since 2nd month thus no night feed needed.


He is 3yo now and i had been giving him milk 3 times x 180ml per day since he is just a few months ( can’t really rmb exactly ) and nvr increae the intake since.

He takes many small meals in between and he even eat more than me sometimes! He can finish an adult portion! But he is only 13KG standing at 0.95m

To cut down on night feeding, maybe you can try this:

1) Give him his last feed later or choose a nught feed formula ( I thnk Friso brand)

2) Instead of giving milk at nite, give him plain water ( tat’s what i did)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83412https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83412Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:35:09 GMT]]>I think when children start on regular meal like adult their milk craving is more for comfort.

My DS1 n 2 both are milkaholic too. Their eat breakfast, lunch, teabreak, dinner, and sometime bread/cake/biscuit before sleep. Both drink 240ml each time and the timing are wakeup drink, in betwee breakfast, lunch, teabreak and two time between dinner and sleep time. They meal size is not small hor they eat one normal adult bowl of rice during lunch and dinner each, that why i dun think is hungry that make them ask for milk but comfort. I make them both kick off night feed habit once they start on FM after 12mth (DS1) and 15th(DS2). It easy to kick off habit when they are younger my DS1 took 2 day and my DS2 took 1 week

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/79184https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/79184Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:35:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:27 GMT]]>DD1 is a milkaholic but on fresh milk. We did away with formula when she turned 3 or 4. We don't like powdered milk ourselves so maybe that's why. DD1 has always been in the 95th-97th percentile, even before birth so it's no surprise she is tall and heavy for her age. However, she is slim and always active so we don't worry as long as she takes water and juices too. I always joke to her that it was probably cos I took so much milk and cheese when I was pregnant with her that she loves milk and cheese so much now. :lol: (So for DD2, we'll see if this theory holds true since I was almost lactose-intolerant for my first trimester and didn't really take much milk and cheese in the later months too.)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/78728https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/78728Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:36:38 GMT]]>By this age, demanding for night feed is a habit. Not becos of hunger.


I went through that with DD. There is no easy way to kick it and it is a battles of wills. Usually the parents lose. haha.

For DD, I tried a few times and gave up a few times when she was 2yrs old. Finally succeeded when she was about 30mths. Started out by explaining to her that she is a big girl and the harm of drinking milk at nite (bottle tooth decay) blah blah blah. Roped her PD in to talk to her. The PD was very nice, told her if the next time she comes in for her checks and if she had kicked the nite feed habit she will have a prize for her. So DD was kinda excited about it. But come 2am in the morning,

dd : Mummy, I want milk
me : big girls don’t need milk at nite remember.
dd : I WANT MILK
me : you told doc you will not need milk at nite oredi. You want the prize from doc
dd : YES! I ALSO WANT MILK. WAAAAH!!!
me : I know. But I want you to try to go back to sleep. You are waking everyone up
dd : MILK!!! WAAAAAH!!!
DH : YOU BETTER STOP NOW! NOW OR YOU GET OUT OF THE ROOM!!!
dd : WAAAAAAHHHHH!!! I WANT MUMMY!!!
(DH storms out of the room to sleep in the other room)
DD continues with her crying until close to 4am then she fell asleep

Next morning, I spoke to her. Asked her if she feels very tired, she said yes, told her me too. Told her the reason was because of her behaviour and she can tell me you give me milk I will sleep but you never give. So my fault. Told her no milk in the middle of the nite. So even if she cries, still no milk. She sulked. Following night was a repeat but 3rd night, she asked and sobbed a little for awhile and went back to sleep. 4th nite, she asked I said no and she went back to sleep. 5th nite, peace on earth.

With DS, I kicked the bottle habit early. And it was easier to break his night feed habit.

Children can be started on fresh milk from 12 mths onwards. But it is not any cheaper. Especially if you are looking at organic.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77813https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77813Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:36:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:38:47 GMT]]>Thank you all for the valuable inputs, references and suggestions. 😄


Yes, both DH and me are considered above average in height (for me, heavier than average :oops: )

DS born 3.8kg. Height and weight are at 97th percentile all the while.

He does not take solid food for b/f, not a big eater during normal meals too, will stop when he's full.

MLR,
DH gave him a HUGE and thicker serving before, he'll stop at 200ml, proven not effective, still wake up for milk, except times when he's EXTREMELY tired and sleep late (like past midnight)

Funz,
You are right! He enjoys the comfort of sucking, and only milk can make him sleep (sometimes he needs 2 x 180ml bottles before sleep, not the slow sucking type, he finishes per feed within 3 minutes!) Gave him water during the middle of night before but he just threw the bottle away and demand for milk. :frustrated:

mrswongtuition,
You have a child with high metabolism rate, like mummy like son? I tried gave him water, he drinks like nobody's business. He can still takes his milk after a 200-300ml bottle of water! And yes, he's got huge package of soiled diapers.

I don't think DS overweight as he's very active, with good motor skills, runs very fast and steady.

He's on organic FM which i bought in qty during a trip to OZ, costs only S$18.

Could it be that the milk's too tasty that he can't resist wanting for more?

Should i get a less 'tasty' one for him instead? As the current stock's running low.

Is fresh milk good for his age?

Welcome any suggestions!

Cheers!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77772https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77772Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:38:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:05:53 GMT]]>

Keroppi30:
my 2.5yo gal would demand for milk 2 hourly sometimes 1hr... she has porridge 2-3 times in the day...

she drinks 180ml each time but the good thing is she usually dun wake up in the middle of the night for milk
My boy drinks 240 - 330ml each time!

He has breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and after dinner snacks. Still drinks alot of milk. Worst still: still has skinny as ever!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77739https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77739Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:05:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:04:17 GMT]]>my 2.5yo gal would demand for milk 2 hourly sometimes 1hr… she has porridge 2-3 times in the day…

she drinks 180ml each time but the good thing is she usually dun wake up in the middle of the night for milk

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77737https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77737Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:04:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:59:34 GMT]]>Babies and toddlers especially will occasionally undergo growth spurts - short periods when their appetite increases dramatically, which is followed by dramatic growth. Then they go back to normal. busybee, consider if this might be happening. Appetite increase due to growth spurts can be very shocking, but it’s quite normal. When supported, the child grows well.


But if your kid is overweight, then there’s a cause for concern lor.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77734https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77734Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:59:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:55:18 GMT]]>You have to look at yourself and your DH as well. If both/either of you are tall and big boned then that might be normal for your kid. 97th percentile for both height and weight or only weight. Your PD should be able to highlight if there are to be any concerns.


My boy was drinking 240ml each time last time but 50th percentile growth. Up to age 2, he was taking 240ml at 7am, 1pm, 4+pm, and 9.30pm. PD’s recommendation is at least 600ml per day. Until today, both DD & DS who are 6 & 4yrs old still gets about 800ml of milk a day, breakfast, tea and b4 bed. But fresh milk now. Haha, doesn’t help the pocket still.

You can try kicking the 3am feed and instead of giving milk at 9/10am, give him solids for breakfast.

Another way is to wean him off the bottle during waking hours. Most of the time, it is the comfort of sucking on the bottle that they seek. And they associate the bottle with milk so even if we put water or juice in it, they won’t feel the oomph.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77733https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77733Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:55:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:27:30 GMT]]>

BlurBee:
My DS2 now 22mths can also finish 1 900g tin in ~a week. He is at 97th percentile, weigh 18Kg. Super right :faint:


Problem with him is that he doesn't take plain water, that's why he always request FM. We are currently making the FM very diluted.
You should reject his requests for milk & offer plain water.

My boy was like that also. But we just bought nice water bottles & left them around the house so that he has easy access to plain water. Now he does drink water & only asks for milk when he's hungry. & sometimes my maid will tell him that he needs to drink plain water before she'll give him his milk. & she only give him half the usual quantity.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77670https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77670Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:27:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:12:21 GMT]]>My DS2 now 22mths can also finish 1 900g tin in ~a week. He is at 97th percentile, weigh 18Kg. Super right :faint:


Problem with him is that he doesn't take plain water, that's why he always request FM. We are currently making the FM very diluted.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77655https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77655Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:12:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:34:12 GMT]]>Mine is also a milk addict BUT he’s only at 50th percentile.


Key to reducing milk intake is to increase solid food intake.
I make extra effort to make sure his meals & snacks are enticing so that he’ll take more, and as such reduce milk intake.

But his appetite is so good now that he’s eating more food & drinking more milk. Feel like banging my head.

It doesn’t matter as long as the money spent on milk is well spent.
Maybe you can find a cheaper FM for him? Or be like me, stock up when there’s offer to save on milk.

My boy can finish 1 900g tin in less than a week. Very expensive!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77629https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77629Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:34:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:17:31 GMT]]>thebusybee,


my ds2 is also a milkaholic; and 97th percentile, weighing 17kg 1 week shy of his 3rd birthday.
he is on Plain Formula Milk (FoM) and Choc Fresh Milk (FrM) now.
morning - 180ml FoM (he can finish 210ml and more, but we cut down to 180ml).
half hour later - half a cup of FrM with his breakfast
weekend lunch at home - lunch with half a cup of FrM
teabreak - 180ml FrM
dinner at home - dinner with half a cup of FrM
before sleep - 180ml FoM
and adhoc snacking he will ask for his Choc FrM!

faintz…

i think yours is more of a habit of frequent night feeds…increase the last milk feed or increase solids intake during dinner for fuller stomach.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77564Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:17:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Too much milk for a 26 month? on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:38 GMT]]>Hi busybee, WOW, your boy is already a milkaholic.

What I did with ds was I gave him more b4 bedtime, instead of 180, I give 220 or 240. DS milk schedule is: 7.30am, 12.30pm, 5 pm and 9pm. He is taking 180ml other than the b4 bed feed (240ml).
If he is eating his usual meal well, he wouldn’t be so hungry as to need 2 night feeds. Its more of a habit than need and its bad for his teeth too. The sugar in milk breeds bacteria that rot teeth. DS stop night feed since 13 mo. He has a bottle of water on his bedside that he would help himself to when he wakes up in the middle of the night.
I would suggest that if he wakes up and cry for milk, jus give him water. It would be tough, but got to persists. Start on friday night, so that you can follow thru for the next 2 nights without losing too much sleep. Next week has a long weekend, thats a good time to start. I would suggest just go cold turkey, cos if you just delay the feed, then he would think that if he cries long enough, you would give in. That would turn into a vicious cycle.

Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77563https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/77563Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:38 GMT