If you or your child don’t drink milk
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- If you or your child don’t drink milk
Your child will drink milk if you do.
Do you drink milk? Why? Why not?
Do you want your child to drink milk? Why? Why not?
In the US, drinking milk is the best way to get enough calcium and vitamin D for strong bones. Children depend on milk for calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Children who don’t drink milk are shorter, have smaller bones, and break their bones more often.
While you wait for yourself and your child to drink milk, serve other food that gives calcium. That might be cheese, yogurt, or orange juice with calcium.
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HAND EXPRESSION
How it works
Use your hand to gently massage and compress your breast to remove milk.
What’s Involved
Average Cost
Free
Side-Lying Hold
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Cross-Cradle Hold
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Clutch or “Football” Hold
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Cradle Hold
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Laid-Back Hold
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