Hi -

You can let your child drink any kind of milk, and cow's milk is
certainly the most convenient. However, don't think of it as SWITCHING
from formula to cow's milk. Instead, think of milk is part of a varied,
healthy diet. Formula or breastmilk alone is a complete diet for an
infant. Milk alone is NOT a complete diet for anyone! It's a convenient
source of protein, fluid and calcium, but it's not the ONLY form. Some
kids eat cheese or yogurt but never drink milk. (They drink water or
juice or whatever.) Some kids never have ANY milk products, but still
eat a healthy diet.

So just integrate milk into your child's diet, but don't think of it as
a replacement for formula. It's NOT a replacement for formula! And this
means that it really doesn't matter so much which kind of milk you
offer.

Do, of course, keep offering breastmilk as long as you can. Breastmilk
IS a whole food, containing all the nutrition your child needs. It
won't be adequate as your child gets older, but for the time being, it's
great.

--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

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