Comments on: Goat’s Milk or Cow’s Milk for Babies? http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/ Holistic Nutrition and Natural Foods analysis Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:38:40 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: admin http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-13506 admin Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:36:17 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-13506 For babies younger than 1 year raw honey is not recommended. I have also used maple syrup. For babies younger than 1 year raw honey is not recommended. I have also used maple syrup.

]]> By: nour http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-13238 nour Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:55:47 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-13238 Interesting.... could I add raw honey instead of the stevia? Interesting…. could I add raw honey instead of the stevia?

]]> By: AJ http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-9833 AJ Wed, 18 May 2011 01:04:46 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-9833 Hello there! Great article. I have an 8 month old. We have been trialing homemade formulas for the past 4 months and are still struggling. We tried a raw goat milk formula and her tummy was quite upset from it. What are the odds that she could tolerate a goat yogurt based formula? Otherwise, I'm considering a coconut milk formula recipe but I'm not sure where to turn to come up w/ a complete recipe. Any advice? Hello there!

Great article. I have an 8 month old. We have been trialing homemade formulas for the past 4 months and are still struggling. We tried a raw goat milk formula and her tummy was quite upset from it. What are the odds that she could tolerate a goat yogurt based formula? Otherwise, I’m considering a coconut milk formula recipe but I’m not sure where to turn to come up w/ a complete recipe. Any advice?

]]> By: Jameson's Mom http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-4916 Jameson's Mom Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:45:45 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-4916 Thank You! Great advice. I never even thought to try hemp milk or almond milk. I'll try the supplements you suggested too. A while back I gave him coconut milk and also that day he tried bell pepper, the next day he had a very red bottom. I never gave it to him again but now Ill assume it was the bell pepper. Thanks again! Thank You! Great advice. I never even thought to try hemp milk or almond milk. I’ll try the supplements you suggested too. A while back I gave him coconut milk and also that day he tried bell pepper, the next day he had a very red bottom. I never gave it to him again but now Ill assume it was the bell pepper. Thanks again!

]]> By: admin http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-4915 admin Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:29:55 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-4915 Hi Jameson's Mom :) That sounds about right with the amount of ounces. After 12 months they don't necessarily have to have 32+ ounces daily of milk - it just depends on what the child wants. My son drank about 36 ounces of this baby formula combo that I created along with minimal nursing. What I would do is if you are using 8 ounce bottles then fill it with 4-5 ounes of goat milk and then the remaining could be mixed with almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk and/or coconut water. Even at 2 I still dilute the milk for my son because all milk is still more concentrated than breast milk. Yes, Ayden is 2 1/2 and still has to have this combo a couple times a day and he is extremely healthy and growing fast. I don't think your son will be drinking to much milk at all, they still need it and I know that every mom I have worked with find that their kids crave these bottles and drink them quite a bit. Like I said try mixing in other liquides - I strongly recommend adding the coconut water. Also try using goat milk kefir or goat yogurt in a bottle one time/day instead of the goat milk just to mix it up and give him the extra probiotics. When your son is about 18 months you can add the Amazing Grass Kidz Superfood to his bottle for extra nutrients but for now I would try the Child's Life Liquid Multi and pour 1 serving amount over each bottle throught the day. I would also try giving him fish oil for the omegas and DHA. I would generally only give my son supplements 5 days out of the week to give his body a break. One of my favorite companies is Garden of Life who makes food-based, easily absorbed and organic supplements for adults and kids including kids multis and a good liquid fish oil for kids. Just so you know,I wasn't that consistent about giving my son vitamins at that young of age because he ate so well and drank so many of these nutritious bottles (I would actually put wheat grass and/or the Kidz Superfood in his bottle at 12 months even though the label suggests waiting until closer to 2). I always kept the vitamins around in case he wasn't eating well, got sick or just as a safety a couple times a week. Good luck and let me know if you have any further questions, Rebekah Hi Jameson’s Mom :)
That sounds about right with the amount of ounces. After 12 months they don’t necessarily have to have 32+ ounces daily of milk – it just depends on what the child wants. My son drank about 36 ounces of this baby formula combo that I created along with minimal nursing. What I would do is if you are using 8 ounce bottles then fill it with 4-5 ounes of goat milk and then the remaining could be mixed with almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk and/or coconut water. Even at 2 I still dilute the milk for my son because all milk is still more concentrated than breast milk. Yes, Ayden is 2 1/2 and still has to have this combo a couple times a day and he is extremely healthy and growing fast. I don’t think your son will be drinking to much milk at all, they still need it and I know that every mom I have worked with find that their kids crave these bottles and drink them quite a bit. Like I said try mixing in other liquides – I strongly recommend adding the coconut water. Also try using goat milk kefir or goat yogurt in a bottle one time/day instead of the goat milk just to mix it up and give him the extra probiotics.

When your son is about 18 months you can add the Amazing Grass Kidz Superfood to his bottle for extra nutrients but for now I would try the Child’s Life Liquid Multi and pour 1 serving amount over each bottle throught the day. I would also try giving him fish oil for the omegas and DHA. I would generally only give my son supplements 5 days out of the week to give his body a break. One of my favorite companies is Garden of Life who makes food-based, easily absorbed and organic supplements for adults and kids including kids multis and a good liquid fish oil for kids.

Just so you know,I wasn’t that consistent about giving my son vitamins at that young of age because he ate so well and drank so many of these nutritious bottles (I would actually put wheat grass and/or the Kidz Superfood in his bottle at 12 months even though the label suggests waiting until closer to 2). I always kept the vitamins around in case he wasn’t eating well, got sick or just as a safety a couple times a week.

Good luck and let me know if you have any further questions,
Rebekah

]]> By: Jameson's Mom http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-4840 Jameson's Mom Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:23:24 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-4840 Rebekah, I am weaning off of breastfeeding and switching to bottles with pumped milk/breast milk and water. He drinks about 32-36 ounces a day plus eats 3 meals plus small snacks. He is 12.5 months old. If I get to giving him only goat milk/water in his bottle, can he be drinking too much of this? Also, do I need to supplement with vitamins, etc. if he is eating regularly? Rebekah,
I am weaning off of breastfeeding and switching to bottles with pumped milk/breast milk and water. He drinks about 32-36 ounces a day plus eats 3 meals plus small snacks. He is 12.5 months old. If I get to giving him only goat milk/water in his bottle, can he be drinking too much of this? Also, do I need to supplement with vitamins, etc. if he is eating regularly?

]]> By: admin http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-3824 admin Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:08:35 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-3824 HI Kathy, you can try giving your baby girl goat milk that is half water and half goat milk. I generally recommend a 2:1 ratio of milk to water but with such a young baby I would try diluting it at a 1:1 ratio and go from there. Start with small amounts and see how she responds. The other liquid I would recommend is coconut water. Coconut water is similar to breast milk with some of the nutrients, including Lauric Acid, which is only found in breast milk and coconut water. Plus it is easy to digest and easily assimilated which might help her body with the introduction of and absorption of the goat milk. May I ask what you are feeding her currently? Are you breast feeding? I had difficulties with my son gaining enough weight his first 3-4 months and also had to give him coconut water mixed with goat milk (he actually did best with plain goat yogurt and coconut water because it has no lactose). If you are nursing him that is great, if not just know that goat milk alone does not have enough nutrients to give your baby everything she needs. For example, goat milk does not have any iron or folic acid. I would love to hear back from you Thanks for your question, Rebekah Winquest HI Kathy, you can try giving your baby girl goat milk that is half water and half goat milk. I generally recommend a 2:1 ratio of milk to water but with such a young baby I would try diluting it at a 1:1 ratio and go from there. Start with small amounts and see how she responds. The other liquid I would recommend is coconut water. Coconut water is similar to breast milk with some of the nutrients, including Lauric Acid, which is only found in breast milk and coconut water. Plus it is easy to digest and easily assimilated which might help her body with the introduction of and absorption of the goat milk. May I ask what you are feeding her currently? Are you breast feeding? I had difficulties with my son gaining enough weight his first 3-4 months and also had to give him coconut water mixed with goat milk (he actually did best with plain goat yogurt and coconut water because it has no lactose). If you are nursing him that is great, if not just know that goat milk alone does not have enough nutrients to give your baby everything she needs. For example, goat milk does not have any iron or folic acid. I would love to hear back from you

Thanks for your question, Rebekah Winquest

]]> By: Kathy O'Toole http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-3822 Kathy O'Toole Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:27:49 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-3822 Hi i have a 9wk old baby girl who is not putting on weight she was born 8lb 5oz n is only 9lb ?? atm, i have to see the pediatrician next wk but i was wondering if i can feed her some goats milk n how much can i give her if i can... Im very worried atm n would love to hear from u asap thx so much. Kind regards Kathy :) Hi i have a 9wk old baby girl who is not putting on weight she was born 8lb 5oz n is only 9lb ?? atm, i have to see the pediatrician next wk but i was wondering if i can feed her some goats milk n how much can i give her if i can… Im very worried atm n would love to hear from u asap thx so much. Kind regards Kathy :)

]]> By: Rebekah Winquest http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-3810 Rebekah Winquest Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:29:19 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-3810 Hi Christina. Yes, if your baby is having trouble with lactose I would for sure use the goat yogurt because the lactose is not present in the yogurt. Still do the 50/50 ratio with water especially because it is thicker consistency. Good luck! Hi Christina. Yes, if your baby is having trouble with lactose I would for sure use the goat yogurt because the lactose is not present in the yogurt. Still do the 50/50 ratio with water especially because it is thicker consistency. Good luck!

]]> By: Christina http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2010/05/03/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/comment-page-1/#comment-3807 Christina Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:06:01 +0000 http://www.justgoodenergy.com/2008/06/09/what-is-the-healthiest-alternative-to-breast-milk/#comment-3807 Can raw goat yogurt be the base of homemade formula if baby is having issues with lactose? Would the 50/50 ratio of water to yogurt remain the same? Can raw goat yogurt be the base of homemade formula if baby is having issues with lactose? Would the 50/50 ratio of water to yogurt remain the same?

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