{"id":3770,"date":"2025-04-23T20:37:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizon.com\/?p=3770"},"modified":"2025-08-01T12:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:56:18","slug":"how-the-right-dairy-milk-helps-your-toddler-grow-and-thrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizon.com\/about-us\/resources\/how-the-right-dairy-milk-helps-your-toddler-grow-and-thrive\/","title":{"rendered":"How the right dairy milk helps your toddler grow and thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How the right dairy milk helps your toddler grow and thrive<\/h1>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n
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We know the first year of a baby\u2019s life can be equally awe-inspiring and overwhelming for you as a parent. Even if it\u2019s not your first baby, each child is unique and comes with fun surprises and new challenges.<\/p>\r\n

Before a child\u2019s first birthday, the average parent experiences nearly 50 milestones, both emotional and developmental, according to a survey of 2,000 parents conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Horizon Organic. In fact, nearly 80% of parents agreed that these milestones can seemingly come out of the blue. Way to keep us on our toes, kiddos!<\/p>\r\n \"Milestones,\r\n

For those parents surveyed, a majority were excited and prepared to experience their baby\u2019s first steps (66%), words (62%), and to celebrate their first birthday (53%). Far fewer were ready to wean their child off breastmilk and\/or formula (just 11%) as they approached their first year.<\/p>\r\n \"Parents\r\n

The first birthday is a wonderful milestone for a parent, but it can also be an emotional one. When weaning at around 12 months, there can be feelings of relief – so long, late-night bottle washing! – but also concerns about meeting a child\u2019s nutritional needs.<\/p>\r\n

Nearly half of parents with children aged 9-months to 24-months said the transition from formula or breastmilk to dairy milk was one of the most stressful stages of parenthood thus far, and that their concerns of whether or not their child is getting the right nutrition keep them up at night. <\/p>\r\n \"Some\r\n

Dairy milk can be a go-to option you know your child will consume and enjoy, with 60% of parents saying their picky eaters will still regularly drink dairy milk along with eating bananas (70%) and yogurt (63%).<\/p>\r\n

In the same survey by Talker Research, 62% of parents said it\u2019s important for their child to consume organic foods and 85% said it\u2019s important their child consumes foods with added nutrients like DHA Omega-3s and prebiotics. Multitasking food and drinks, like Horizon Organic\u2019s Growing Years\u00ae Organic Milk can check multiple boxes in a single cup.<\/p>\r\n \"Top\r\n

A Closer Look at Growing Years\u00ae Nutrition<\/h3>\r\n

As you approach your baby\u2019s first birthday and the introduction of dairy milk, Horizon Organic can help YOU feel confident with Growing Years\u00ae Organic Whole Milk. As the first dairy milk developed with pediatricians, Growing Years\u00ae Organic Milk uses high-quality organic dairy and is specifically formulated with key nutrients for growing kids like DHA Omega-3, choline, prebiotics, protein, and calcium. Growing Years\u00ae Organic Whole Milk can be the ideal first milk to transition toddlers from breastmilk or formula to dairy milk.<\/p>\r\n

Here is what you\u2019ll find in each serving of Growing Years\u00ae Organic Whole Milk:<\/p>\r\n