 [ Symptoms ] how much juice milk and water should a toddler be drinking i have a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old [ Disease ] the american academy of pediatrics recommends no more than 4 to 6 ounces of 100 fruit juice for young children at one year of age babies can switch from formula or breast milk to whole milk and it is recommended children get 2 3 cups but no more than 24 ounces more than 24 ounces can increase the risk of iron deficiency since milk is poor source of iron and can fill up children is bellies at 2 years 2 cups of milk is recommended but if a child does not drink milk he can get calcium from cheese and yogurt children who do not drink milk will need a supplemental source of vitamin d check with your pediatrician as for total fluid requirements about 5 to 6 cups daily but do not push it instead make water available between meals and milk andor juice with meals