Milk vs formula....for 1yr olds

[prampusher]

hello, was interested to know what people think... I stopped Bfeeding my LO at 11 months and since then he's had formula... at nearly 1 I guess it's time to switch to cows milk. However I've read that forumla has more nutrients and is better designed for babies (as of course cow's milk is for baby cows). My feeling has tended to be that at least cow's milk is a natural product unlike formula... I'm allergic to milk though it doesn't follow that my little one will be... anyone know about the ins and outs and facts of this? Thoughts appreciated.

DS3 has just turned 1 and is now on cow's milk, did the same with my other 2.

If you LO is weaned just go for cows milk. Follow on milks are a marketing thing designed to make you think regular milk is not good enough.

DS is on cow's milk. I've got an intolerance to dairy (not exactly allergic but it's fun watching me eat cheese!). He has no problems and loves his milk.

Just replied on another similar thread to this earlier on (would do a link but no idea how and far too lazy to try). Cow's milk is fine as main drink for babies from 12 months, as long as they are eating a varied diet and getting enough nutrients from solid food. If they have a very poor diet or are very picky eaters I think it is sometimes recommended to give them follow on formula to ensure they get enough nutrients. Pretty sure if your DS has had formula with no allergic reaction he will be fine with cow's milk as formula has cow's milk in it anyway.

Cow's milk is cheaper and easier. I cant tell you the sheer joy I feel at not having to make up that damn powdered stuff any more!!!

thanks... was thinking cow's milk but just wanted to see what other MNetters thought. I've hated making up formula... it smells horrible. Bigcooklittlecook, I shall feel like you a big sense of hurray!!! at not having to make it up any more! thanks everyone