The good news is that you have access to this on your own, but it does require regular practice. To some degree, you are genetically predisposed to varying levels of vagal tone, but this still doesnât mean that you canât change it. Here are some ways to tone the vagus nerve: Slow, rhythmic, diaphragmatic breathing.
Milk is a source of high-quality protein, calcium and vitamin D, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that toddlers drink 3 4-ounce servings of milk per day. Children age 12 to 24 months should drink whole milk, and children over the age of 2 should drink low-fat (1 percent) or non-fat milk.
Some babies will drink water or juice â but not breast milk or formula â from a sippy cup. (But don't give juice to a baby 6 months or younger, and limit juice for older babies and toddlers to no more than 4 ounces a day.) Show your baby how it's done. Get a clean sippy and let your baby see you drink from it.