At what age can babies switch from breast milk or formula to cow's milk? – Tamika Infants younger than 1 year old need the nutrients in breast milk or formula. Breastfed babies over 1 year may continue to nurse, if desired, but you also can start offering your little one whole milk. But don't give low-fat or nonfat milk. Most babies need the fat in whole milk to support normal growth and brain development during the busy early toddler period. You can move your baby from breast milk or formula to whole milk by beginning to replace bottles of formula with bottles — or sippy cups — of milk. By age 1, your baby should be eating a variety of other foods as well as drinking about 2–3 cups (480–720 milliliters) of milk each day. If your baby was put on a soy or hypoallergenic formula for a milk allergy, talk to the doctor before introducing milk. Back to Articles Related Articles Calcium Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do. Read More When Should Kids Switch to Nonfat Milk? Find out what the experts have to say. Read More Milk Allergy in Infants Almost all infants are fussy at times. But some are very fussy because they have an allergy to the protein in cow's milk, which is the basis for most commercial baby formulas. Read More Weaning Your Child Weaning is when children make the transition from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. Here's how to make this change easier on you and your child. Read More Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old At this age, babies start to explore table foods. Read More Breastfeeding FAQs: Solids and Supplementing Here are answers to some common supplemental feeding questions - from when to introduce solids to offering breastfed babies formula. Read More Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk Find answers to common inquiries about introducing solids and whole milk to formula-fed babies. Read More Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.