Soya bean and almond milk

When do you intro soya bean milk or almond milk to baby? Can we mix into their food from 6m onwards?

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For babies under 1 year old, both soya and almond milk are generally not recommended as a main drink, they don't have the right nutrition profile to replace breast milk or formula at that stage. That said, using a small amount mixed into solids like porridge from 6 months is usually fine, just keep the portions small and watch for any reaction, especially since soya is a common allergen. If your baby has a cow's milk allergy, do check with your PD first, a friend of mine went through this and the doctor actually flagged that some babies who are allergic to cow's milk can also react to soya, so it's not always a straightforward swap. Better to get proper guidance than to guess on this one.

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