Milk is important for young children.
A minimum of half a pint of milk a day will provide energy for growth, and calcium for strong bones and teeth. If your child doesn't like drinking milk every day, give at lest two servings of milk-based dishes, cheese, yoghurt or fromage frais daily. Skimmed milk is not suitable for children under five. Families receiving Income Support or an income-based Job Seeker's Allowance with children under five years of age can receive 7 pints of milk per week per child, free of charge. For more details, write to the Department of Health for a leaflet.