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A member asked:
When can i give my babies cow milk and which is more safe for them whole milk or lactaid?
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Milk: Most doctors recommend breast feeding until 1 year, if not formula, then whole milk after 1 year, low fat milk at 2 years. Lactaid is only needed if your child is lactose intolerant or if you have a strong family history of lactose intolerance.
Answered 9/26/2016
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12 months: You can start whole cows milk. You can switch to skim after age 2 unless obesity is a significant concern. Discuss this with your pediatrician.
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Cow's milk: You can give your baby cow's milk at 1 year old. If your baby is not lactose intolerant, he does not need to be on lactaid.
Answered 9/26/2016
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