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Pregnancy Today's Advisory Panel Answers:
Would it be alright to feed my baby cow's milk?

by Melissa Clark Vickers
      MEd, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
Melissa Clark Vickers, MEd, IBCLC

Question

Would it be alright to feed my baby plain old cow's milk since I plan to use very little of it?
Cow's milk is a perfect infant food--for baby cows, not baby humans!

It is designed to make strong muscles and bones, whereas breast milk is brain food. Also, by introducing cow's milk too early - even in small doses - you significantly increase the risk of an allergic reaction to dairy products. And cow's milk is hard on an infant's kidneys and digestive system.

Your pumped milk is the best thing you can put in those bottles. If that isn't possible, talk with your doctor about an appropriate formula to use for those feedings you will miss.

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