My baby is going to be one on Sunday and pretty soon we are going to make the transition from formula to cow's milk. My mom said to start with 2 % and not whole milk because it is just fat. But I believe you are supposed to start with whole milk first. Can anyone help me out is it whole milk or 2 % first?
2007-01-10 06:05:07 · 16 answers · asked by lilma85 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
At one year old the extra fat will not hurt the baby. They use the fat and cholesterol to build their brains- as well as alot of other nutrients of coarse. If you feel later that you baby is gaining too much weight, then swithch him or her over to 2% and/or some soy milk to also give him or her the benefits of soy protein. Unless you just really go overboard, they will use everything you give them to grow. The problem comes in when there is a family history of diabetes and the baby is considerably overweight.
2007-01-10 06:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Yomi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is very little difference between whole milk and 2%. They both contain bad fat and are basically all sugar. Babies do not need milk once weaned from breast or bottle. The same nutrients can be found in whole foods.
Regardless of that, 1% milk has all the same nutrients as whole milk..just less fat.
2007-01-10 06:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start out with whole milk. At this age they need the fat for their brain development. I think after 2 they can switch to low fat, definitely by age 5.
2007-01-10 06:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole milk - that is what the doctor always told me. The baby needs that extra fat.
2007-01-10 06:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start out with whole milk but then switch to 2% cause whole milk is so fattening
2007-01-10 06:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My doctor told us that my daughter can drink 2% if she doesn't like whole milk, but no less than 2%.
2007-01-10 06:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole Milk! It has vitamin D. It is way more than just fat.
2007-01-10 06:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by bb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's whole milk until there 2nd b/d then switch to 2%
2007-01-10 06:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by Dylan aka Dilly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give the child whole milk, Kids need the fat for growth.
2007-01-10 06:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by zarem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pediatrician can make this determination with you, but most children start on whole milk and then change to the lower percentage.
2007-01-10 06:09:47 · answer #10 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋