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Which Milk Should I Give To My Baby?
Hi, my name is Thandi from South Africa, my daughter is 22 months old and seems to be milk intolerant because when ever we give her cow's milk in cereal, she gets a rash all over he body. She is currently drinking formula and it's fine on the formula. Please advice which milk must I give her.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Welcome to the HCM
Cows’ milk can provide an important source of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. If your child is not able to tolerate cows’ milk, it is very important to replace it with a suitable alternative.
These are some of them which you may give him:
-Ready-made soya, pea and oat or other milks may be used as a main drink.
-Rice milk is not suggested for use below 41/2 years of age.
-Try to use a brand that is fortified with calcium. If the product is not fortified with calcium, or your child will only take a small amount of the fortified milk, it is likely that they may need a calcium supplement.
You may also find it helpful to request a review from a Registered Dietitian so that they can check that your child is enjoying a balanced diet as they may benefit from additional vitamin and mineral supplements.
Many milk substitutes have a very different taste and smell compared to breast milk or cows’ milk. Some children can take time to get used to this when they are first started on a new product. A Registered Dietitian will be able to give you advice about how to encourage your child to take these milk substitutes.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
Cows’ milk can provide an important source of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. If your child is not able to tolerate cows’ milk, it is very important to replace it with a suitable alternative.
These are some of them which you may give him:
-Ready-made soya, pea and oat or other milks may be used as a main drink.
-Rice milk is not suggested for use below 41/2 years of age.
-Try to use a brand that is fortified with calcium. If the product is not fortified with calcium, or your child will only take a small amount of the fortified milk, it is likely that they may need a calcium supplement.
You may also find it helpful to request a review from a Registered Dietitian so that they can check that your child is enjoying a balanced diet as they may benefit from additional vitamin and mineral supplements.
Many milk substitutes have a very different taste and smell compared to breast milk or cows’ milk. Some children can take time to get used to this when they are first started on a new product. A Registered Dietitian will be able to give you advice about how to encourage your child to take these milk substitutes.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
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