Should a 8month old be drinking whole milk already?

Answer 1

I am a nutritionist

Babies who are exposed to cow's milk before their first birthday are more likely to be anemic, have diarrhea or vomiting, and/or experience an allergic reaction (the proteins in milk are more numerous than those in other milk products, such as the yogurt). The excessive protein load in cow's milk can also overload a baby's kidneys. It is deficient in vitamins C, E, and copper. It is harder to digest as well, often causing intestinal blood loss. A number of studies have also indicated that early introduction of cow's milk may contribute to the development of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.

there is good reason not to give milk before one year, and it isn't necessary to start at that time

note: Using goat's milk before 6 months or regular use between 6 and 12 months is not recommended. Goat's milk is no more appropriate to give baby than cow's milk. If you need to supplement and breastmilk is not available, formulas are a more nutritionally complete product. There are several comparisons of goat vs. cow vs. human milk in the links below. Using this information, goat milk is much closer in composition to cow milk than human milk. Goat's milk is high in sodium (like cow's milk) and is very high in chloride and potassium, which makes the renal solute load too high for babies. This can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and can result in anemia and poor growth (these problems are usually undetected until months later). Goat milk is also deficient in folic acid, which can lead to megaloblastic anemia. Also, infants who are allergic to cow's milk protein are often allergic to goat's milk too.

after one year, it's best to limit the amount of cow's milk that your child receives to 2-3 cups (16-24 ounces) per day, since too much cow's milk in a child's diet can put him at risk for iron-deficiency anemia (because milk can interfere with the absorption of iron) and may decrease the child's desire for other foods.

Answer 2

No! Babies under 12 months should still be on formula or breast milk unless otherwise instructed by your physician. If not, you are asking for trouble with their little digestive systems, maybe not right away, but as they grow older.

No baby should drink 2% unless their little system can't handle the whole milk because they need the extra fat that is in the whole milk as well as the additional vitamins & minerals.

I do know of some that have put there baby's on whole or 2% milk and they are doing fine, but it was only because they couldn't find a formula that suited their baby.

Answer 3

I put my daughter on 2% at 9 months, after I finished breastfeeding. She is very healthy and I didn't think she needed whole milk. And now she doesn't drink milk at all. I just make sure she gets other dairy products to make up for the milk. She is 1 now. The doctor told me that it was my choice, because I didn't want to start using formula.

Answer 4

Usually, it's proper for a baby to drink formula for the whole first year. The danger of switching to whole milk too soon is that it is not iron fortified and there's a lot of fat. The baby can get what is called "milk anemia" because the fat in the milk satifies it's hunger and there are certain nutritional elements missing.

Answer 5

No he should be drinking breastmilk or formula until one year old,whole milk doesnt have the nutients and right amount of fats and and vitamins. Plus it smells horrible when spit up.If cost is a problem use store brands they are just as good because all infant formulas are regulated and have to have all the ingredients the pricey ones have.And when you do switch to milk it has to be WHOLE milk until they are two...there brains need the fat to grow,it doesnt matter if you think your child is chunky it needs whole milk or your childs brain wont become its full potential.

Answer 6

No, not until they are about a year old.
Babies under one year lack the necessary digestive enzymes to process cow milk into food they can use.
It has nothing to do with the old wives tale about botulism, that was taken care of with pasteurization.
You are going to get a lot of conflicting advice. If your baby gets cranky or sick after eating, it is the milk, if baby stays happy, no harm, no foul. Trust yourself mommy, you are caring enough to ask, so you will be able to tell now that you know what to look for.
Blessings to you and your family

Answer 7

No. They can not break down the proteins and whole milk does not have all the nutrients that breast milk and formula have. Breast milk and formula should be their main source of nutrition until the are a year old, it's even more important than solid food.

Answer 8

that's superb. She would not opt to be eating finished milk in any respect. as long as she's getting a useful style of robust ingredients, that, jointly such as her breastmilk, promises each of the food she desires. (imagine about it. Why ought to nature make it necessary for a baby to drink milk from yet another animal? particular, cows milk is nutritious, notwithstanding it don't have some thing that's not available from different elements.)

Answer 9

Both my kids started drinking cows milk at that age, in small amounts- no more than 4-6 ounces in a day.

Answer 10

It is recommended that you wait until 12 months, but I have known several women that I have given their baby whole milk at 10 months with no problems.