https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:09:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1621295 Thu, 08 May 2014 11:26:59 +0000 coopsmama 1621295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: You are completely right that the best milk option is raw and preferably local. However, affording that is another thing entirely! ;) </p> <p>As to the original question: we won't be switching to low fat at 2. Our family health histories don't warrant it and I don't think fat, in and of itself (if it's from a good source), is bad at all. We just enjoy full fat items in moderation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1621080 Thu, 08 May 2014 10:04:57 +0000 NovBaby1112 1621080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we don't plan on switching to low fat anytime soon, but will probably work on limiting her milk intake around 2 (she loves her milk!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1621008 Thu, 08 May 2014 09:36:16 +0000 skibobrown 1621008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Yes, we often buy non-homogenized milk from a local dairy. (They carry it in many of the grocery stores near us.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620736 Thu, 08 May 2014 07:53:54 +0000 regberadaisy 1620736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown: do you have local dairy farms near you? Many local farms near me carry a low temp pasteurized non homogenized milk. It's as close to "raw" as you can get without going raw. I'm not brave enough to try raw until the kids are older. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620613 Thu, 08 May 2014 03:14:57 +0000 Pumuckl 1620613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are not planning on switching. I also believe there is no such recommendation to do so here in Germany. I use non-homogenized milk for LO and it helps him better digest it than the processed milks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620611 Thu, 08 May 2014 03:08:21 +0000 Dandelion 1620611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We all drink 2% in our house, but wuth food we don't reach for the low fat options. Good fats keep you feeling more full and satisfied, so you don't actually feel like you have to eat as much. Low fat isn't as filling so people eat more...and usually low fat = more sugar (like fat free ranch dressing). So we stick to normal things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620608 Thu, 08 May 2014 02:46:27 +0000 banana 1620608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're still on whole milk with no plans on switching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620515 Wed, 07 May 2014 22:51:31 +0000 hummusgirl 1620515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up on skim milk and low-fat everything, and I won't do that to my kid! I always thought milk was *supposed* to taste basically the same as water... sad state of affairs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620514 Wed, 07 May 2014 22:49:39 +0000 skibobrown 1620514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had the discussion w/ our pedi about switching to 2%, but we're not going to do it. DD is quite slender and has plateaued in her weight gain for almost the last 8 months. Also, I just have this gut feeling that food should be eaten the way it appears in nature. I'm not quite brave enough to go for raw milk, but organic whole milk is what we've all been drinking as a family since DD turned 1 and started drinking cow's milk. (DH and I don't drink much milk, but when we do...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620267 Wed, 07 May 2014 19:44:42 +0000 tequiero21 1620267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Doc said to switch and I did as soon as they finished their whole milk. I mixed it as first but they drank 2% just fine. They don't drink as much, but I really think that's due to going off the bottle nipple. We do straw cups now and they started drinking less. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620191 Wed, 07 May 2014 19:00:49 +0000 Applesandbananas 1620191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We might switch, he doesn't really drink much cows milk though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1620183 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:54:18 +0000 Raindrop 1620183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: Sounds like you need a new pedi! :)</p> <p>I have asked some DUMB questions to mine and he always answers them with grace. I'm pretty sure all parents ask "silly" questions because they are worried about their LOs and want to make sure they are doing their best for them. Your pedi should never make you feel bad about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1619687 Wed, 07 May 2014 15:05:09 +0000 Arden 1619687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't use low fat anything, we don't want any fillers in our food. We just eat less of it if we're worried about the fat content. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2/page/2#post-1619567 Wed, 07 May 2014 14:31:39 +0000 regberadaisy 1619567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: definitely do your research and make the best decision for your daughter. :) </p> <p>All our family histories are different. It would nice if all my family led long healthy lives and I can make decisions for our kids carte blanche. :) . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619556 Wed, 07 May 2014 14:28:47 +0000 lizzywiz 1619556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: My LO was officially underweight until recently (chronic illness). She is now 50% for height and 15% for weight but they said she is ok . You bring up a very good point about making room for healthier calories- I didn't even think of that! :heart:<br /> @Jenn23: @locavore_mama: your discussion brought up a very personal issue- my dad, grandma, uncle and aunt all passed in their 40s and 50s from sudden heart attacks. I had no idea that full fat at this age may be a factor in that! Looks like I have some research to do- thanks for the heads up, ladies!</p> <p>Unfortunately- I hate our pediatrician. She treats me like an idiot and talks right off the pamphlets. Ugh. So she gave me the schpeel, but when I asked questions she acted like I am stupid to ask, you know?<br /> My daughter has several specialist doctors who are great, which is why I haven't been mad enough (read: had enough energy) to go to another practice, but I think it's time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619425 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:50:52 +0000 Jenn23 1619425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Glad you love your pediatrician. So important. I'm glad he told you about the milk switch based on the family history. That's awesome! Too bad all fats aren't healthy. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619416 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:47:49 +0000 regberadaisy 1619416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jenn23: no worries! Like I mentioned in my original post we had fully intended to keep her on whole milk until her 2 year visit. We trust our pediatrician and he's most aware of her full family history so made the switch.<br /> We have a very well balanced diet so we'll just up healthy fats in other areas. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619413 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:46:36 +0000 Jenn23 1619413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Just saw one article just now that states what you had said. It isn't good to have whole if you have heart disease. I'm sorry I mixed everything up! Guess I got the whole weight gain and heart disease confused which is silly. </p> <p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/12/275376259/the-full-fat-paradox-whole-milk-may-keep-us-lean" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/02/12/275376259/the-full-fat-paradox-whole-milk-may-keep-us-lean</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619400 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:44:14 +0000 Jenn23 1619400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Sorry, just thought you'd find it interesting. I have been seeing much about this topic on the news lately and read a few things in print a few months back. I don't know all the specifics, but had heard lower weight, lesser chance of heart disease, so I just thought I'd let you know in case you wanted to read anything. Sounds like you already have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619393 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:43:21 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1619393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't switch, but my girls are in the 2nd %ile and 17th %ile respectively. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619391 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:42:42 +0000 autumnlove 1619391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still drinking whole milk at 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619382 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:40:31 +0000 Torchwood 1619382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't eat or drink low-fat foods. If I drink milk, it's whole. So I'll do the same for my kids. Like you mentioned, fats can be good for you. Just in moderation, as others have mentioned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619378 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:39:21 +0000 regberadaisy 1619378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jenn23: I'm not concerned about weight gain at all. Just saturated fat and artery clogging causing heart disease.</p> <p>I did and like all research there is research supporting both sides. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619359 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:35:33 +0000 Jenn23 1619359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: When you have time, do a little research and you'll find that much recent research has shown that skim and 1% is actually more likely to cause weight gain, etc. than whole milk. It's fascinating and thought you may want to read it since you mentioned switching to skim or 1% due to health reasons.</p> <p>I will keep J on whole milk for quite awhile after he turns 2. Probably switch him to 2% (my husband and I drink this ourselves for no good reason besides taste preference) at some point, but in no hurry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619343 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:30:54 +0000 Raindrop 1619343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting question and interesting answers :)</p> <p>Question - Did you talk to your doctor about your concerns?</p> <p>Our LO was in the 50% for weight but everything else was 75% so I was a little worried he was underweight. </p> <p>So I asked about switching from low fat from full fat. The doctor said that LO is a fine weight for his age and height ratio. </p> <p>He wanted LO to go to low fat so that it would push him into eat more aka getting his calories from food and not just from milk and promoting a more balance diet. </p> <p>Just letting you know what the doctor told me when I asked about something similar. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619254 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:10:46 +0000 pinkcupcake 1619254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haven't switched yet and she's 26 months. She's thin and small for her age (less than 15th percentile) and I try to make every calorie count. </p> <p>She does eat low fat / non fat Greek yogurt but that's bc she prefers the taste of it and won't eat the full fat kind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619250 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:09:30 +0000 T-Mom 1619250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We still are drinking only whole milk and my DD is almost 6. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619231 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:02:20 +0000 fancyfunction 1619231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't see us switching at 2. I grew up drinking whole milk so that's what I'm used to plus M is on the smaller side weight-wise. But I will start giving her some low fat yogurt along with the full fat ones only b/c that's what more readily available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619212 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:58:10 +0000 regberadaisy 1619212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the same reasons you have listed I had planned to stay on whole milk. But at her 2 year appt her ped told us they recommend switching to 1% or skim for heart disease prevention. </p> <p>As soon as he told us that it was a no brainer. There is a lot of of heart disease and sudden death from heart problems in both our families.</p> <p>There is a ton of processing in whole milk, even organic. The best is really to go with either raw if you're brave enough or a low temp pasteurized non homogenized milk from a local dairy. Budget made us switch to organic but now that she's drinking less maybe we'll switch back to local. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amyone-else-not-switching-to-low-fat-at-2#post-1619206 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:56:32 +0000 JerricaBenton 1619206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO doesn't drink any milk yet but our whole family eats and drinks full fat dairy so nope, not going to give LO low fat cow's milk. </p>