| By breastfeeding your baby, you’re providing your precious one with the healthiest possible start in life. And once he or she reaches a year old, you can continue to make sure they get the very best by introducing them to Cravendale milk. Cravendale is filtered for purity, to remove more of the bacteria that cause milk to sour, but retaining all of the valuable vitamins and nutrients found in milk that your child needs for essential growth and development. Not just any milk 
Many people may think milk is just milk – something to just grab off the supermarket shelf – but at Cravendale we believe milk matters. That’s why Cravendale milk is filtered for purity.
By filtering Cravendale milk we simply remove more of the bacteria which cause milk to sour. We leave in all the vitamins and minerals to help keep your precious ones healthy. This means that Cravendale tastes fresher than standard milk and it lasts longer in your fridge – up to seven days once opened compared to three for standard milk! We know how difficult it can be to just “pop” to the shops with kids in tow so Cravendale is perfect to stock up on during your weekly supermarket shop.
 Why do children need milk?
Milk is so important to growing young ones as it is: - Rich in calcium for strong teeth and bones
- A good source of protein needed for growth
- A valuable source of other important vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B2 (Riboflavin) and B12
Calcium is more important in childhood and teenage years than at any other time in our lives. A diet rich in calcium lays down the foundations for big, strong, healthy bones that will carry us (quite literally!) through the rest of our lives.
At around six months, your baby will have started trying pureed solid foods and new flavours including cheese and yogurt for dairy goodness. At one year of age they’re probably now ready for the next big step – the introduction to cow’s milk! Here are some top weaning tips from Cravendale nutritionist Sue Malcolm to make the process a bit easier: - It is recommended that whole cow’s milk be given to youngsters once they reach the age of one.
- Most toddlers enjoy the taste of cow’s milk like yummy Cravendale as soon as they try it – but if your child needs a little convincing, try mixing with a drink they’re already used to such as water and gradually increasing the proportion of cow’s milk every time
- For added variety, Cravendale can be used as a cooking ingredient! Why not try adding to things like home-made custard, milk puddings, sauces and soups, to ensure your brood receive all the goodness they need from milk
- Energy is really important for growth so make sure you feed your growing young ones Cravendale Whole, providing the right amount of essential energy, fat and vitamin A for this age group. And the best bit is that Cravendale is suitable for the whole family – while Whole is the ideal choice for your kids, Skimmed and Semi-Skimmed are great low-fat options for mums and dads.
- It’s delicious! That is why your youngsters will want more and more Cravendale each day, but remember – too much may reduce their appetite for all the other lovely foods out there.
- Cravendale is purer than other milk thanks to our unique filtration system – so you can be sure that you’re giving your precious ones a great start in life
The Dairy Council also offers useful information and a downloadable leaflet on the subject of weaning through their website.Please visit www.milk.co.uk for further information.
Milk allergy?
Milk allergy only affects approximately 2% of infants and young children in the UK and most will have outgrown the problem by the time they start school. If you think your child may be allergic to milk, contact your GP who can provide you with specialist advice.
 Cravendale – perfect for the whole family!
Cravendale Whole: Perfect for kids! Cravendale Whole comes in 500ml cartons, 1 litre cartons and 2 litre bottles.
Cravendale Semi-Skimmed: For mums and dads and children over 2-3 years, Cravendale Semi-skimmed offers the delicious Cravendale taste with only 1.7% fat. It also comes in 250ml cartons, 500ml cartons, 1 litre cartons and 2 litre bottles. AND Cravendale has just introduced handy 284ml bottles, providing an energy boost for busy mums on the go.
Cravendale Skimmed: Weight conscious adults often want less fat in their diets and the good news is they can still enjoy the filtered purity of Cravendale! Cravendale Skimmed comes in at a lowly 0.1 grams of fat per 100ml serving! Available in 1 litre cartons and 2 litre bottles. |
