{"id":61717,"date":"2025-06-01T05:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/does-my-child-need-cows-milk-or-toddler-formula\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:30:10","slug":"does-my-child-need-cows-milk-or-toddler-formula","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/does-my-child-need-cows-milk-or-toddler-formula\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Child Need Cow\u2019s Milk or Toddler Formula?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16686416\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2138399\/episodes\/16686416-114-does-my-child-need-cow-s-milk-or-toddler-formula.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16686416&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to feeding little ones after 12 months, one of the most common questions we get is:&nbsp;<em>Does my child need cow\u2019s milk or toddler formula?<\/em>&nbsp;With so much conflicting advice from health professionals, formula companies, and well-meaning family members, it can feel overwhelming to know what\u2019s truly best for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, Luka and Kate break it all down\u2014what the recommendations actually are, why milk drinks aren\u2019t necessary for toddlers, and how to ensure your little one is getting the nutrition they need as they transition to a whole food diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka McCabe &#8211; founder of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boob to Food<\/a>, author of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/milktomeals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk to Meals<\/a>, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/kate__holm\">Kate Holm<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; naturopath, nutritionist, mum of three, bringing grounded, evidence-based insight to the world of infant and family health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this episode, we cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do toddlers need to \u2018wean onto\u2019 another milk drink after 12 months?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cow\u2019s milk as a drink \u2013 is it necessary?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The potential downsides of too much milk consumption\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toddler formula and why we don\u2019t recommend it\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium-rich foods beyond dairy\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026 and so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources Mentioned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our books Milk to Meals and Toddler to Table<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/bt\/podcast\/77-ensuring-optimal-dental-health-for-children-with\/id1674292759?i=1000660950634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Episode 77 with Dr. Staci Whitman<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 On baby and toddler dental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/bt\/podcast\/86-fussy-toddlers-and-navigating-toddler-mealtimes\/id1674292759?i=1000664627957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Episode 86 all about fussy toddlers<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Learn how to encourage variety and reduce stress around food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/bt\/podcast\/86-fussy-toddlers-and-navigating-toddler-mealtimes\/id1674292759?i=1000664627957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blog: Swaps on a Dairy Free Diet\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Alternatives to dairy for meeting calcium needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s Episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wearechief.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Chief Nutrition<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>At Boob to Food, we\u2019re always looking for ways to pack in extra nutrition for ourselves and our little ones\u2014especially when it comes to protein. 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