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From when on can they have cow's milk?

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Natalie
My son has been having this since he was about 2 years old. Full-fat milk, also yogurt or fresh cheese, all full-fat versions, and this until they're 6 years old. After that, you can switch to semi-skimmed if you want.
And yes, I did indeed use this right away as a replacement for bottle formula.

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  1. Lexy #2

    Why only full-fat milk? My daughter never had full-fat milk, only semi-skimmed...

  2. Natalie started this #3

    Hey Lexy,
    They always told me that, both the babysitters and the pediatrician. That's for the fats that full milk (products) contain, which are necessary for brain development.

    (Ps, not sure if you want to reply here or on the other 'page', I'm curious how you're doing. Everything ok?)

    Love,

  3. Iza #4

    I’ve also heard that it’s best to give full-fat milk and full-fat yogurt because little ones can use those fats well.

  4. Maikel #5

    Just came from the pediatrician. Our little one (7 months) doesn't want to drink bottles anymore, and if I make a bottle with formula, it's not a success either. We were allowed to give milk already for under 1 year (allowed according to him already from 6 months) or regular whole milk.

  5. shari Guest #6

    Hi, can you already give your baby regular whole milk? My son from 5 months didn't want the bottle anymore, I give everything via spoon that he likes, he is now also 7 months old

  6. madelene Guest #7

    I gave breastmilk until 6 months. I know many people think cow's milk is healthy, but it's not so much anymore these days. It contains antibiotics from what they give the cows. It's not as pure and healthy as it used to be; milk is not what it should be anymore. That's why I gave my children organic milk. I gave breastmilk for 6 months and then organic milk when they were 1 year old, but now they're toddlers and I use it more often for their cereal. Otherwise, they rarely drink milk. Actually, I always give them pure fruit juice.

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