Can I use soy or goat’s milk infant formulas?
Soy and goat infant formulas have no cow’s milk in them. They have all the vitamins, minerals and nutrition your baby needs. But most babies do not need to have these types of formulas. Soy and goat’s milk formulas may also cost more than cow’s milk formulas. If you would like to give your baby soy or goat’s milk formula, you can use them from birth until 12 months of age. Speak to your doctor about when to change on to regular soy or goat’s milk after 12 months of age. If you think your baby might have an allergy to a cow’s milk formula, speak to your doctor. Soy or goat’s milk formulas are usually not the best ones to use for babies with a cow’s milk allergy. This is because some babies will react to soy or goat’s milk as well. Signs your baby might have an allergy include vomiting, diarrhoea, a rash, or difficulty breathing.
