2007-02-12 13:08:14 · 12 answers · asked by taramn17 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I dont' mean giving him whole milk I still give him is formula too! can i stil do it???
2007-02-13 12:19:30 · update #1
this is what i had to do for my eldest daughter when she was 6 months old as it was the only milk she would drink she got a bit chubby but no other side affects she is now 13yrs old and slim as anything and as normal as any other teenager. u could always get the baby vitamin drops so the baby still get all the vitamins that is needed into the whole milk that is what my midwife told me to do
2007-02-15 11:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by michelle m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four daughters one being a 17 month old baby and i have never heard of giving a 5month old baby whole milk. They can have it in food at 6 months, sauces, cereal and such like but not to drink until they are 12 months old. They still need all the nutrients that formula gives them. Who told you to give your baby whole milk???
2007-02-13 05:29:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jane F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't give it as baby's main drink - it does not have all the nutrition, vitamins and minerals that babies need at this age ( milk is still their main source of nutrition at this age, even if they are on solid foods ). It's ok to use as an ingredient in food - mixed with cereal or in a sauce, but if you have any family history of allergies, you might be better off waiting until after 6 months to start introducing it.
2007-02-13 05:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My midwife told me that you should not start a baby on whole milk until they are 12 months old.
2007-02-14 08:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for a start there little stomachs can no cope with it Giving cows' milk as a main drink before 12 months of age has been linked with an increased risk of developing iron deficiency and anaemia.
2007-02-13 01:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by nicolefrenzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope...tums still not ready 4 cows milk yet. but...did u kno dat semi-skimmed has more calcilum in it so is better 4 tiny tots? i asked my midwife the other day if i needed 2 get full fat milk for baby when she's old enuf 2 hav it n she said 2 just get semi cuz its better 4 them! plus skimmed milk just tastes funky...
2007-02-13 20:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by evilbunnyhahaha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cows milk till 12months. But is ok to use with cooking meals and with cereals like hot oat porrige..
2007-02-13 03:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by carinaburke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always told not to give kids 'proper' milk until they had reached the first birthday.
2007-02-14 16:38:56 · answer #8 · answered by craigb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a child can't handle cows milk until about 12 months, it doesn't have the right amount of nutrients they need in that first year.give him formula or breastmilk.
2007-02-13 02:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by Tit for Tat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't give your child till 12 months unless with food such as weetabix do not give as a drink as it will upset your little ones tummy they can't cope with it until there a year old your child will likely have severe diarriah and possible vomiting
2007-02-13 05:21:35 · answer #10 · answered by cake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋