Ask The Expert: Not Sure If Goat's Milk Formula Is Right For Your Little One? Let's Talk!

Will need to understand the link between eczema and formula. Eczema in infant is often linked to genetic or environment triggers or some could be associated with food sensitivities or allergy. Best to discuss with your paediatrician before switching to goat milk formula.

The improvement of eczema has many reasons. Goat’s milk formula is not hypoallergenic, though some kids with mild sensitivities may tolerate it better. If a true allergy is suspected, it’s best to consult a paediatrician.

Goat’s milk can be suitable for a 2-year-old as long as it is fortified with key nutrients such as vitamin D, folic acid and iron. If there is no allergy or intolerance, regular pasteurised cow’s milk is still the standard recommendation.

Green or watery stools after drinking cow’s milk may suggest sensitivity or mild intolerance. However, switching to goal’s milk is not a guaranteed solution as goat’s milk is not hypoallergenic and it is a true cow’s milk protein allergy, symptoms may continue.

The calories from goat milk formula and cow’s milk formula are similar and therefore it does not necessary keep the baby fuller for longer. The recommended amount of formula per day depending on the baby’s age and solid’s intake.

Good to hear you have noticed positive changes since the switch. Some parents report the same, which may be due to individual differences in each children’s tolerance towards goat milk. It is an option, as long as your baby’s goat milk is fortified and nutritionally complete.

Most goat milk formula contain lactose, just like cow’s milk formula. If your child is truly lactose intolerant, goat milk formula may still cause symptoms. It is better not to risk it without checking the label. If lactose intolerance is confirmed, used a lactose-free formula.

Every child is different, if your child is picky, it might take time and patience regardless of the milk type. Goat milk formula offers similar nutritional benefits to cow’s milk formula, both contain the essential nutrients for growth and development. For a child who is picky, switching formulas might help with acceptance, but most importantly is to ensure that the chosen formula meets all the nutritional requirements to support growth.

Just like cow’s milk formula, goat milk formula can support brain development if it is fortified with the key nutrients such as DHA, iron, and folate. Plain goat milk may be lacking of these nutrients, so it’s important to choose one that specifically design for infants or toddlers and meets the regulatory nutritional standards.

It is not guaranteed but for some babies, they may tolerate goat milk formula better due to its protein and fat structure that may be easier to digest. If your baby’s symptoms persist, it is important to discuss with your paediatrician to rule our allergies, intolerance or other causes.