The milk fills the child up and he or she doesn't eat enough food high in iron. Babies should be weaned from the bottle by about 1 year of age. Infants and children should have their blood tested for iron-deficiency anemia. Anemia can be prevented and mild cases can be reversed by eating diets high in iron. Vitamin C helps the body use iron, so combine foods high in iron and vitamin C in meals and snacks.
Lead poisoning can cause anemia.
Anemia makes it easier for lead to get into the blood. Lead poisoning and anemia are both detected by a blood test. Lead poisoning and anemia are both preventable. This Health and Safety Note is also available in Spanish.