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I know I should know this but can I use cows milk in porridge for a 7.5mo?

10 replies

beansprout · 09/09/2008 18:37

Ds2 is b/fed but I can't express. Is cows or goats milk ok?

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TinkerBellesMum · 09/09/2008 18:54

I was told that milk is fine with food because it's a small amount.

likessleep · 09/09/2008 19:11

I think the recommendation is not to give cows milk as main milk drink as it doesn't offer enough in terms of vitamins/minerals/iron?
I don't think it matters to give cows milk in cooking / cereal etc.
Just not advised to give as main milk drink.
I think ...

NorthernLurker · 09/09/2008 19:17

I used cows milk in porridge from that sort of age

Overmydeadbody · 09/09/2008 19:18

yes fine

Overmydeadbody · 09/09/2008 19:18

likessleep is spot on.

sunnytimer · 09/09/2008 19:19

Message withdrawn

wilkos · 09/09/2008 19:19

yes fine, dd was having cows milk in her porridge from 6 months

squigglywig · 09/09/2008 19:33

DD does every morning - she's very nearly 8 months. Likessleep was spot on.

beansprout · 09/09/2008 19:53

Ah, thanks everyone.

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Leeka · 11/09/2008 21:58

Excellent, was just about to post asking if I could give my 7-month old ds cheese and butter made from cow's milk, this has answered my question too.

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