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Alternative to Cow's Milk ?
Hello,
Our 10 month old is growing fine, we're giving him Soy formula and fresh veggies/fruits for meals. have yet to introduce meats (chicken, beef, etc). Anyhoo.... the wife is thinking about giving our baby Yobaby yogurt, or something like that, with DHA. And she was saying how it's good for him, pediatrcian approved and all that. But recently, my line of thinking has been leaning against dairy and anything with cow's milk in it. Basically that we're not baby cows. I was reading, and to me it makes sense, how all other species that are raised on their mother's milk (puppies, kittens, etc.) once they are weened no longer drink milk again, ever. So what alternatives are there to make sure our son gets DHA and calcium and all that he would normally get if we gave him cow's milk? We're not vegans either. But if i could find a reasonable way to replace cow's milk in our diets I would. |
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Hi -- There's probably nothing wrong with cow's milk for most people, but if you want to do without, it's not difficult. With a 10-month old, your first choice is for the baby to be nursed. If the baby is nursed, then he's getting the basic nutrients he needs. Nursing (with decreasing frequency over time) is good for babies until about age 5, which is when his immune system finishes maturing. (In the industrialized world, most babies stop nursing well before then, and that's fine too.) If the baby is not being nursed, then he should be on formula until at least 12 months of age. Your post says that he's getting soy formula, which is FINE. (Is there a particular reason that he's not on milk formula?) I've never been sure what the big deal is about DHA. It may be marginally more nutritious for infants, but it's sure not necessary. What IS necessary is a healthy, well-balanced diet. That's what your baby should be gradually moving towards. The Western diet depends upon milk products for fluid, calcium and protein. So just make sure your baby is getting those things in other foods. The calcium, by the way, should be taken with vitamin D to be sure it's absorbed properly. It's easy to find other sources of fluid (water!) and protein (meat, eggs, nuts ...) but calcium can be trickier. Bone-in canned fish, enriched rice milk and soy products are all excellent sources of calcium. There are others as well, but these are the top contenders. You might find my web site helpful in coming up with healthy, milk-free meals, and there are excellent cookbooks that cover the topic. But really, I'd be more inclined to limit milk products in the diet than to eliminate them completely (unless you're dealing with an allergy, of course). I hope these thoughts help, --Beth Kevles -THE-COM-HERE 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. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the GMAIL one if you would like me to reply. |
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Basically that we're not baby cows.
Nor are we baby soy beans. That statement really only has any value in a cows milk based formula versus breastmilk debate. When it comes to expanding a diet beyond weaning then you could come up with a whole lot of random meaningless statements as to why we shouldn't eat a particular food. Anne |
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Meatnub:
Was the point to make the kid into a pain in the ass with special dietary requirements? When all the other kids have milk in school, YOUR kid will be ever so special! LOL On Mar 14, 6:12 pm, Anne Rogers wrote: Basically that we're not baby cows. Nor are we baby soy beans. That statement really only has any value in a cows milk based formula versus breastmilk debate. When it comes to expanding a diet beyond weaning then you could come up with a whole lot of random meaningless statements as to why we shouldn't eat a particular food. Anne |
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meatnub wrote in
ps.com: We're not vegans either. But if i could find a reasonable way to replace cow's milk in our diets I would. well, Stonyfield also makes a Soy yogurt, if you prefer soy... but humans weren't evolved to drink soy anymore than they were to drink cow. your wife sounds like she's getting sensible advice from the pediatrician. humans have been using animal milk (cow, goat, mare, yak, sheep) for thousands of years to make yogurt, butter, cheese & just to drink. why do you want to replace cow's milk in your diet? if you don't have lactose intolerance, or milk protein allergy, why would you want to eliminate butter, cheese, yogurt, sour cream, etc? why do you want to make it impossible for your child to eat birthday cake & ice cream at a party without bringing his own, when you don't have to? yes, you *could* eliminate dairy, but why bother, if there are no allergies? kids can be notoriously picky eaters, so why eliminate foods to start? cheese & yogurt are great toddler foods. lee -- Last night while sitting in my chair I pinged a host that wasn't there It wasn't there again today The host resolved to NSA. |
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