why is cows milk not recommended for babies,we use cows milk in preparing weaning food,is that ok?

Answer 1

Why do experts recommend waiting to introduce cow's milk until a baby is 12 months old?
There are several reasons to delay the introduction of cow's milk until your baby reaches his first birthday. Most important, a baby's digestive system can't digest cow's milk proteins. Cow's milk also has too much sodium, potassium, and chloride, which can tax your baby's kidneys.

Even if his system could handle it, cow's milk doesn't have all the vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin E, zinc, and iron) that he needs for growth and development in his first year. Giving a baby cow's milk could even cause iron deficiency and internal bleeding. And it can increase his risk of an allergic reaction.

Once your baby's digestive system is ready to digest it, though, milk becomes a powerful ally. A great source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and magnesium, milk will build your toddler's bones and teeth and help his body regulate his blood coagulation and muscle control. Almost all milk is fortified with vitamin D, which helps the body absorb the calcium it needs.

Milk also provides protein for growth, as well as carbohydrates, which will give your child the energy he needs to toddle all day! And if your child gets enough calcium from the get-go, there's evidence that he'll have a lower risk of high blood pressure, stroke, colon cancer, and hip fractures later in life.

Answer 2

Yes it is fine. I run a child care and that is what we do also, I live on a dairy farm and even use raw milk. The children have been having cows milk in their foods since 4 months on. Not one of the kids have had allergies. When you totally wean onto cows milk just make sure they are getting at least 10 minutes in the sun a day for vitamin D.

Answer 3

There is a small amount of cows milk in formula that we give to small babies. I think it depends on how old your baby is. After around 9 months I would say it is ok to give them food with milk prepared in it. The first time I would only give a small amount and if your baby is ok with it then try a little more and so on.

Answer 4

Let me see if I understand your question and can answer it correctly. I hope I get the meaning of your question correct :) I've also tried to make this answer straightforward without being too detailed. For details, you can check the links I provide at the bottom.

Cow's milk usually isn't recommended because it can present problems with digestion such as abdominal pain, allergies, etc. It is also not recommended as a substitute for breastmilk/formula because of its inadequate nutritional supply.

Formula and foods cooked with cow's milk aren't as much of a concern because the process of making formula and the process of cooking the milk breaks down some of the problem molecules and makes it a bit easier to digest.

If your child has a milk protein allergy or shows signs of an allergy (see link below) then it's recommended that you wait until 1 year to re-introduce cow's milk.

Hope that answers your q! :)

Answer 5

The fat globules in cows milk are larger, and harder to digest for human babies. Cows milk should not be given until the baby is at least one year of age.

Milk based baby formula has been processed so that it can be digested properly. Just use the formula. Walmart brand is the same, but half the price.

Answer 6

Because milk doesnt have all the nutrician in it that formula has it it......

some say its because a baby cant handle regular milk before they are 1. I dont believe this to be true. the reasons I do not believe this is..... There were women that did not breast feed way back in my dads age when he was a baby. They fed the baby regular milk, foods off the table right away just made very liqufied. The children were given milk, and food and all were healthy children......

Answer 7

Think about it this way. A baby calf is able to stand immediately after being born, yet calfs dont develop the thinking capabilities humans do. The proteins and nutrients in cows milk are "designed" to help a baby calf stand - physical traits. While the proteins and nutrients in human milk are designed to help a baby human develop. - the dha, rha for the brain, etc.

After a year - these nutrients dont make as much of a difference.

Then theres the whole digesting thing.

Answer 8

The primary benefit of breast milk is nutritional. Human milk contains just the right amount of fatty acids, lactose, water, and amino acids for human digestion, brain development, and growth.

Cow's milk contains a different type of protein than breast milk. This is good for calves, but human infants can have difficulty digesting it. Bottle-fed infants tend to be fatter than breast-fed infants, but not necessarily healthier.

Most common illnesses, such as colds, flu, skin infections, or diarrhea, cannot be passed through breast milk. In fact, if a mother has an illness, her breast milk will contain antibodies to it that will help protect her baby from those same illnesses.

A few viruses can pass through breast milk and a few other illnesses--can also be transmitted through breast milk. But that doesn't always mean a mother with those diseases shouldn't breast-feed, talk to the doctor.

"Each case must be evaluated on an individual basis with the woman's doctor," she says.

Answer 9

babies need a large amount of nurtition - so formula or breast milk is necessary. However when the baby is about 1 year old the doctor will usually put them on regular cows milk,

Answer 10

cows milk has a lot of complex proteins which the small babies cannot digest.
technically, mother's milk is best for the first year or two, and all preparations involving such complex fats and proteins should be avoided