Whole milk or semi-skimmed milk next? How long should we give infant formula and then what do we switch to?Updated 5 months ago

When mothers cannot or do not want to breastfeed, infant formulas are recommended by the French Pediatric Society until the child is 3 years old (10). They allow for better coverage of their nutritional needs. Their lipid levels and their iron and vitamin D contents are significantly higher than those of cow's milk and the protein intake is reduced by half! (3)
The introduction of cow's milk, as a replacement for 3rd age milk, is recommended at 3 years old when the child's diet is well diversified (5). However, there is no need to make this change on the day of the child's 3rd birthday; consumption of 3rd age milk can be continued afterward; there are no contraindications.
There is no recommendation on what type of milk to give next; the important thing is that your child has a varied diet with a variety of dairy products. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your healthcare professional.