When Is Goat Milk Given To Babies?

Can goat’s milk, which is claimed to be more beneficial and easier to digest than cow’s milk, be given to babies? Although this is a topic that has been talked about a lot, goat milk is a product that has gained the trust of mothers. So is this trust in vain? When is goat milk given to babies and what are the benefits? We have done a detailed research for you with different opinions from different experts.

Is goat’s milk given to babies?

First of all, let’s start with the very curious question “Can babies be given goat’s milk? ” prof. Dr. Raşit Vural Yağcı says that just as breast milk is special for the baby, a similar situation exists in mammals. In other words, while cow’s milk is special for the calf, goat’s milk is special for its offspring. The contents of these milks and their effect on infant development are very different from breast milk. Saying that the baby’s main source of nutrition should be breast milk, especially in the first 2 years of life, Yagci also states that breast milk cannot be compared with any other milk.

In the absence of exclusive breast milk, goat milk can be an alternative to breast milk. But if there is no obligation, it is best not to use any milk other than breast milk, especially for the first 1 year. Because these milks have the risk of carrying some diseases and do not contribute enough to the development of the baby’s brain and other systems.

exp. Dr. Anıl Yeşildal also says similar things about it. Goat milk, which is less allergic and digestible than cow’s milk, is much more innocent than cow’s milk in terms of kidneys, digestive systems, immune systems and allergies of babies under 1 year old. However , the answer to the question of whether goat milk is given to a 6-month-old baby varies from expert to expert. In this direction, instead of giving goat’s milk directly to your baby, you can give products made from goat’s milk, follow-on milk or formulas to your baby from the 6th month, we have mentioned the details below.

When is goat’s milk given to babies?

Let’s talk about when to give goat’s milk to babies. Although it is said to be the closest milk to breast milk in terms of its content, you should not give pure goat milk to your child before the age of 1. However, as we mentioned above, there is no harm in giving it in forms such as follow-on milk, yogurt, cheese.

Can babies be given yoghurt from goat’s milk?

Although it is not recommended to give goat’s milk directly, you can give yogurt made from goat’s milk to your baby as of 6 months.

In which month is goat milk formula given?

If you can’t breastfeed your baby and need to feed him formula, you can consider formula containing goat’s milk from the newborn period.

Benefits of goat’s milk for children

One of the reasons why goat milk is so popular in recent years is that it is beneficial with its content and does not disturb the baby with its digestion. So, what are the benefits of this highly praised goat’s milk for babies, let’s examine it together.

• High in protein, calcium and potassium. Thanks to its high content of vitamins A, B and D, it supports the bone development of the baby.
• Since the lactose rate is lower than cow’s milk, it is much easier to digest and much less allergenic than cow’s milk.
• It supports the immune system of your baby with vitamin A, potassium, selenium and B3 vitamins in its content.
• It plays an effective role against skin diseases, digestive problems, eczema, inflammations and allergies.
• It supports the heart health of your baby with mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• It reduces the risk of osteoporosis with its rich content of calcium and magnesium.

Let’s compare the values ​​of cow’s milk and goat’s milk!

Values ​​(per 100 grams)	Cow milk	Goat milk
Protein	3,30	3,60
Oil	3,30	4,20
Carbohydrate	4,70	4,50
Phosphorus	93	111
Calcium	119	134
Magnesium	13	14
Iron	0.05	0.04
Zinc	0.38	0.30
Sodium	49	50
Potassium	152	204