Is it time for milk?

Question

My son is a few days away from turning one. He's still taking formula (along with normal foods) but, because of the high cost of formula, I was wanting to switch him to milk. He's on soy-based formula now because of gas, so I'm assuming soy milk is what he'll get. Is this the right time? Any mothers have advice?
I will ask his dr. but his next appt isn't until late next week and I was wanting to start milk this week.
Thanks for your answers! :)

Answer 1

honey he will be one soon but him on cow milk.all baby's have gas, Keep him on some baby foods but feed him table food.My little girl had the same thing bad gas couldn't have baby food at all she had it one time.she was off formula at eight months.and on the cow milk and she did so good on that but i gave her 2%.
Some kids don't take change so well but don't give in give him cow milk.But if anything cow milk doesn't do it tire goat milk that's good also,yes i know it sounds bad but they need something i know a few people who put there baby's on goat milk.Good Luck let me know how it turns out.

Answer 2

Twelve months is generally when the transition from formula/breastmilk to regular milk is made. I would definitely talk to your child's pediatrician before making the switch. At least put a call into the office if you can't wait until your appointment next week. Some babies have to drink soy formula, but then move onto regular cow's milk just fine, others will need to stay on soy milk or even Lactaid if they are lactose intolerant. You and your child's pediatrician can decide which milk would be best for your child.

Answer 3

I started my daughter right around 1 year but I started by mixing half and half with the formula the slowly fazed out the formula all together she did very well with it even though she was not on a soy formula I would assume that you could do the same thing.

Answer 4

Many doctors recommended formula for 18 months or even longer. The WHO organization says you should breastfeed for at least 2 years, why wouldn't formula be the same. Formula is far more nutritous than milk, and while a baby is getting most of their calories from breastmilk/formula/milk they aren't WEANED.

I know it is expensive, but so is soy milk.

Answer 5

It is perfectly acceptable to start working in some regular milk. I wouldn't go with the soy milk unless your doctor specifically tells you to as regular milk has the calcium that he needs to develop strong bones, etc.

Answer 6

Yes, he will be fine. but I do remember that they should have whole milk until they are 2 years old and then it can be 2 % or low fat

Answer 7

i changed both my children to full cream milk around there first birthdays and they both took to it well but if your worried mix milk and formula half and half for a start to get him used to it. good luck!!!

Answer 8

Our doctor said 1 but I would wait till next week and talk to the doctor.

Answer 9

i would give him 2% milk to start off with, and it is ok to give to him, Doctors don't always like to tell u to do that but , they do not pay for your formula. all 4 of my children were off of formula before they were one, they also sell the powder nondairy milk witch works great and not expensive as well it last alot longer than milk. it is also easy on their stomach. best of luck to you.

Answer 10

i have had four kids and to my opinion try him on reguler milk it want hurt . trust me i gave all my kids straight cows milk but that was my choice it want hurt your child to try he's urs . the doctor of course is going to say no . try it he might like it