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Maybe stupid question, but is goat milk taste different ah from formula? Scared my toddler reject 😅 But if same, then easier
Hi, If my baby is on stage 2 cow’s milk formula now, can switch to goat’s milk stage 2 directly or need to step back?
Can switch straight away to stage 2 as long as it is age appropriate.
Thanks for doing this. Want to ask, if planning to reduce milk intake, is there any point switching to goat’s milk?
Not really. If the goal is to reduce milk, focus on providing nutritious meals.
My toddler frequently says tummy pain after milk but doctor say no allergy… could goat’s milk help in this case?
Check if they are drinking too much/too fast? If everything else checks out, it could potentially be lactose sensitivity. Goats milk does have less lactose and it has been shown to be easier on the tummy but this is still highly individual. You can try to see if it helps.
Want to get your opinion or any mums experience this. My baby wakes up gassy at night 😭 could it be the formula?
Potentially but not all the time. Check if they are swallowing a lot of air during feeds and total volume.
i'm so fed up. My toddler is a picky eater and drinks very little milk. Does goat milk have enough nutrients?
Goat milk is nutritious however, it would not be sufficient alone to meet your toddler's needs. Their main source of nutrition should come from food and goats milk can complement that to help them with their growth and development.
My girl almost 3 years old and still wants milk before sleep every night leh. Is goat milk easier to digest?
Yes, in general, goat milks tend to have different protein structures and smaller fat globules that are easier to digest.
Hi. Baby keeps latching on and off during bottle feed, like uncomfortable… could it be digestion issue?
It is not necessarily a digestive issue. They could be distracted and/or the flow is too fast/slow.
Heard goat milk protein different, easier to digest? Any real experience from any mums here? Share pls
Yes, in general, goat milks tend to have different protein structures and smaller fat globules that are easier to digest.
Hi, I want to ask, between probiotics vs switching milk, which one is more effective for gut health?
If baby has known issues where they could benefit from probiotics, then choose probiotics. Please consult the paediatrician first. Switching milk is helpful if milk is the issue. However, if we are talking about just gut health in general, goats milk does have a higher amount of natural oligosaccharides that act as prebiotics which can promote gut health.
Adele Wong | Registered Dietitian