2006-09-07 14:46:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Until they are at LEAST 12 months they need formula or breastmilk. Only after that time is it safe to give cow's milk or any other milk. Cow's milk (Whole milk) is best for brain development. Until age 2 they need the extra fat for that. After age 2 they can go on 2%, 1% or skim, depending on their weight. I wouldn't give soy or goat's milk unless directed by their doctor, like if they have an allergy.
2006-09-07 14:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Breast milk is best.
But, of your choices, it would depend on the age of the infant, and if there is any family history of milk intolerance.
Most babies start off on a cow's milk based formula. If they don't tolerate that then they go to a soy based formula.
I don't know under what circumstances the switch would be made to goat's milk. Since I'm not aware of any formula made from goat's milk - then starting that would wait until after a year of age.
2006-09-07 22:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doctors recommend whole cows milk until 2 years of age and then 2% milk.
2006-09-07 22:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by hotmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I nursed my son and gave him formula made up with cow's milk. An allergy to it was apparent, he couldn't keep it down, so we changed to soy-based formula. Never give a baby cow's milk, always give formula or breat feed according to your doctor's recommendations. By the way, breast feeding is the only way to go, you won't be sorry! Good Luck.
2006-09-07 21:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breast milk than cow milk unless your baby is lactose tolerant than I'd say soy milk.
2006-09-07 21:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by lgw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a baby needs formula or breast milk for the first 12 months..after that cows milk is best (Whole milk)..never soy until they are way older..cows milk has certain nutrients that help develop the brain.
2006-09-07 21:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by hahaha 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends how old is the baby. I guess its up to you what you wanna give. If your in the whole healthy fad then i guess SOY MILK. if baby is younger then 1 yr. old no milk from any type of animal.
2006-09-07 21:52:43 · answer #7 · answered by LIVE ALOHA!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom's breastmilk is best, followed by cow's milk - unless there's an allergy, then try soy.
2006-09-07 21:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babies should only have formula or human milk until 1 year old. Soy formula is okay for babies too.
2006-09-07 21:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by girlonline64 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Girl milk!
2006-09-07 21:47:52 · answer #10 · answered by JJ Car 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋