Health Experts Warn Against Excessive Cow's Milk in Toddlers

Health experts are advising parents to limit cow's milk intake to 500ml per day for toddlers after 12 months to prevent iron deficiency anaemia.

Excessive milk consumption can reduce a child's appetite for iron-rich foods like lean red meat, legumes, and iron-fortified cereals, which are essential for cognitive development.

Symptoms of low iron in children include fatigue, irritability, and pale skin, though diagnosis requires a blood test to measure ferritin and haemoglobin levels.