When you can just give cows milk after they turn a year old? Would it just be used a supplement if a baby isn't eating properly or something?
2007-11-27 04:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by Momof2 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's marketing. They are trying to sell formula. Cow's milk is fine. Ask your doc.
2007-11-27 04:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Since breastfeeding is supposed to continue past 12 months and still makes up an important part of a toddler's diet, some of the formula manufacturers are trying to get a piece of that market. It really plays off the fear of parents that their child isn't eating adequate nutrition. The truth is that if you're not breastfeeding, it's perfectly fine to move to whole cow milk at 12 months.
2007-11-27 12:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by maegs33 6 · 11⤊ 2⤋
I'm with you.. I really don't see the point. They supposedly fortify the formula with more vitamins and minerals that cow's milk is supposed to be missing.
But, my theory on that is that you just give 'em cow's milk, then feed them healthy solid foods and flintstones vitamins (when they can chew them) ... don't spend the fortune they want on the "2nd step" formula ...
Good luck!
2007-11-27 12:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by Impavidsoul 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is an alternative to cows milk, my daughter loves it. She is still adjusting to not having the formula, and it provides the extra nutrients that she needs.
And the target brand is $12.00 and it is the same thing for half the cost. For a big can of formula.
2007-11-27 12:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by **Laura** 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Good Question~~~
I just switched to that brand 2 days ago. It was the same price (actually a bit cheaper)
It has more calcium. My son is 9 months today. If his Dr says we can switch to cows milk now we will
2007-11-27 16:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by MB-n-KC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"MYTH: Followup formulas (artificial milk for infants over 6 months of age) are specially adapted to the needs of infants 6 to 12 months of age.
Not true. They are completely unnecessary and are specially adapted to the needs of the formula companies’ profit margins. They also are part of a marketing strategy that tries to get around restrictions on the advertising of artificial baby milks directly to the public (widely disregarded in any case). In Europe now, there are special formulas available for the toddler (1-3 years of age). Some people will buy anything, it seems. But these toddler formulas will soon be here. You can bet on it. Bottom line über alles. We will all soon be on formula from birth to death."
http://www.kellymom.com/newman/17feed_baby_working_moms.html
2007-11-27 12:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
It's likely because the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for at least the first two years.
Formula feeders usually stop at one year and switch to cow's milk, and breastfeeders continue to breastfeed or switch to cow's milk too. Breastmilk is still very good, so of course the formula companies are going to continue to try and mimic it.
2007-11-27 12:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by stephcarson 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
To con parents into shelling out even more money for a product they don't need.... Stick with cows milk ! Good luck
2007-11-27 12:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
My doctor said there is no point. They are just trying to get your money a little longer.
2007-11-27 12:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by Liz H 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋