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Is it safe to use cow’s milk or other milks as a supplement to breastfeeding?
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC
General Guidelines
In general, only breastmilk or formula should be used if your baby is less than six months old.
Between six and twelve months, supplementing with solids (instead of formula) or very small amounts of cow, goat, soy or rice milk is less of a problem, as long as baby is still nursing for the majority of milk intake and baby is not allergic.
However, babies under a year are more at risk for allergic reactions (see below) so it can be a good idea to wait.
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After a year, other milks may be used, but are not needed (other sources provide the same nutrients). It’s recommended that you limit the amount of cow’s milk that your child receives (possibly other milks too, except breastmilk) to 2-3 cups (16-24 ounces) per day.
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