Whole Cow Milk for Baby - When Should Babies Switch to Whole Cow Milk from Formula or Breastmilk

Whole Cow Milk for Baby - When Should Babies Switch to Whole Cow Milk from Formula or Breastmilk

Dairy – Whole Milk – is not recommended for babies under 12 months of age. Learn why babies should not drink whole milk prior to 1 year of age. 

Babies should receive breast milk and/or formula as their main source of "drink" until they are 12 months of age.
Introducing dairy products is often a source of confusion for parents. Many pediatricians will tell parents "no dairy until age 1 year" and neglect to go into further detail. This "no dairy until 12 months" rule is really targeted to whole cow's milk. You see whole cow milk does not contain enough nutrients, vitamins or minerals to adequately and properly sustain an infant's growth.

"Infants fed whole cow's milk receive inadequate amounts of Vitamin E, iron, essential fatty acids, and excessive amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium. These levels may be too high for the infant's system to handle." (AAP)

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