How To Make Kids Love Milk?

Kids

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By Amrisha Sharma

Thursday, October 20, 2011, 13:22

Many mothers have complains that their kids hate milk. By not having milk, the kid loses the intake of nutrients and vitamins especially calcium. Calcium strengthens the bones and teeth. Milk also helps in the growth and development of the kids body. Kids hate milk mainly because of having it since a long period which leads to distaste towards milk. Therefore, here are tips to make kids love milk.

How to make kids love milk?

• Kids should have milk twice everyday. This tip has to be kept in the mind and so, provide milk twice after meal. In the morning, give after breakfast and in the evening you can give with fruits.

• Flavouring milk makes the kid love having milk. First try not to add flavour in the milk as the kid will always want flavoured milk due to the habit. Always opt for other alternatives when the kid is really stubborn towards milk.

• Many kids hate the smell of milk. Keep milk in the fridge. Don't always give chilled milk. It can cause cough or cold. Sometimes, giving chilled flavoured milk is fine.

• Kids like milk when mixed with some ingredients such as fruits or rice or syrups. Boil rice and add little milk. It tastes like cereals. Add fruits such as apples and strawberries to make it tasty.

• Almond milk is a healthy alternative for kids who hate milk. The crunchy almonds while sipping milk makes the kids love milk. Add few strands of saffron at times to change the taste.

• Soy milk is another alternative for kids who hate milk. It contains equal amounts of proteins and vitamins as cow/goat milk. One benefit of soy milk is it is available in flavours which can make the kid like milk!

• As kids hate the taste and smell of milk, one of the most commonly used method to make the kids love milk is by pinching the nose while swallowing. Close the nose with the help of fingers while sipping milk. This lowers the impact of milk.

• You can also soak milk with biscuits or bread. Add some fruits to make it a tasty and filling dish. Garnish the dish well with cherries as it appeals the kids and makes them have it.

Try these 8 tips to make kids get over the hatred towards milk.