My 2.9 yr old son has just taken a dislike to milk. He was running high temperature for 4 days after which he developed this dislike. He says he will cough it up if he does have. Even with food he says the same thing; however we try and persuade to have it. With milk he just starts screaming. Pls help. He had lost 3-4 lbs in 12 days. I do try and bottle feed him when he is asleep and that is the only way I can get him to have some milk
Mother replied. Hi Ella -

Since your son is 2.9 years of age most of his nutrition comes from solids not milk. Since he had a fever he probably isn't eating as much either which would explain the weight loss.

Have you tried adding chocolate flavoring, strawberry flavoring,etc? Maybe you can try to make a smothie for him (yogurt, milk, ice(optional)fruit and honey) Does he like milk shakes? He will like this.

At this age they need solids, try to give him food and he will regain the weight. As for the milk, is he on medication? Sometimes medication will upset the stomach and milk adds to that upset stomach. Medication can also change taste buds.

Some children just don't like the taste of it anymore. Try adding something to it for taste.