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That's a great question. You can actually eat any wholesome food but you want to avoid foods, vitamins or substances that could harm the baby if consumed in large amounts before you know you are pregnant.

I am actually happy your son did not take to the flavored milk, since adding chocolate and strawberry syrup turns milk into a dessert. For some kids it becomes the only way they’ll drink milk, and then parents get into a struggle about how often to serve it.

I actually don’t routinely recommend supplements unless your child has a specific need. Maybe he’s a vegan or has an iron deficiency. Or, of course, your pediatrician recommends one.