Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Cow's Milk Advisable For An Infant?
hello doc,
i am a mother of two and a half month old twin girl babies. along with bm, we give them formula milk. from two days we are giving cow milk. the babies dont sleep in the night now, is cows milk safe? can v continue with it?
i am a mother of two and a half month old twin girl babies. along with bm, we give them formula milk. from two days we are giving cow milk. the babies dont sleep in the night now, is cows milk safe? can v continue with it?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Up to 6th months of age , an infant should only be given his mothers milk. Intestine of a neoborn baby is weak. Mother milk is easily digested by your infant. It also contains antibodies which helps to improve the immunity of your child. It is at right temperature & is microorganism free. Cow's milk is made for intestine of a calf or baby cow. Any other milk can contain bacteria which could make your baby ill.
I would not suggest you giving any cow milk or even formula milk upto 6th months baby as a supplement. If you are unable to produce milk enough to feed them both, then you could give them formula milk after consulting your pediatrician. You should wait untill he is 6 months old.
Refer to your pediatrician
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Up to 6th months of age , an infant should only be given his mothers milk. Intestine of a neoborn baby is weak. Mother milk is easily digested by your infant. It also contains antibodies which helps to improve the immunity of your child. It is at right temperature & is microorganism free. Cow's milk is made for intestine of a calf or baby cow. Any other milk can contain bacteria which could make your baby ill.
I would not suggest you giving any cow milk or even formula milk upto 6th months baby as a supplement. If you are unable to produce milk enough to feed them both, then you could give them formula milk after consulting your pediatrician. You should wait untill he is 6 months old.
Refer to your pediatrician
Hope this information helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....