When is it all right to introduce cows milk into my babys diet?
You should not give your baby cows milk as a drink until they are one year old. This is because baby finds cows milk difficult to digest and it does not provide baby with the right nutrients when compared to breast or formula milk. However, up until then you can use cows milk in small amounts in cooking and stirring from 4 months upwards. Some babies are milk and lactose intolerant which means that they have to avoid all foods containing milk. Most of the Baby Organix range is milk and lactose free, and you can obtain a list of these direct from us. What drinks can I give to my baby? Other than milk, cool, boiled tap water is by far the best drink to give a baby. Avoid fruit drinks containing sugar, as these encourage a sweet tooth and contribute to dental caries. My cereal is thick/runny when following your packet instructions? The guidelines on the packaging are literally guidelines. Food from 4 months should generally be the consistency of yoghurt and from 7 months, the consistency