Why is (drinking) milk taboo for baby’s first year?
Why are other dairy products OK for my baby to eat? How do I determine if my baby has a milk allergy, sensitivity or intolerance? Why is (drinking) milk taboo for baby’s first year? Let’s tackle the obvious. Cow’s milk is the perfect food for baby cows, not baby humans. It lacks many of the essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antibodies found in breast milk. Commercially prepared formula is nutritionally a good substitute for breast milk, though it lacks many of essential omega 3s, immune-booting white blood cells, immunoglobulins, healthy enzymes, and hormones that simply cannot be reproduced in a laboratory. Cow’s milk, as a substitute for breast milk or formula, can cause anemia (an iron deficiency) in babies under 12 months of age. The sugars (lactose) and proteins (casein) in cow’s milk are difficult to digest and interfere with iron absorption. Most babies are born with an iron storage that lasts for approximately six to nine months. Once that storage is depleted, it mus
