fallon

OK so as we get closer to taking Logan off the formula I'm thinking more about what to replace it with...help me out...I need opinons not fights but if need be I can move this to the debate section...lol

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Lissa

Uh....you replace formula with whole milk.

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Kaytee

I would say it is up to you.
They reccomend children under2 to have whole milk if you are going to go the cow milk route. I just switched Nichole to low fat.
I personally only do organic for her (of course if we go out she has regular cow milk).
Cow milk is not the best thing in the world to drink according to many studies, but... its not the worst thing either.
We also do almond milk as well for her. SHe loves the flavour and it is alos good for her.
I don't think soy is good for children, and many kids don't like the taste of rice milk

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fallon

I know but not all kids can tolerate the whole milk, and not all mothers choice to go this way. I'm really just looking for options that have worked for others when whole milk isn't working

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fallon

we buy organic 1% for the house now. Any ideas on why whole milk is better if they are able to get the fat from other sources?

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Kaytee

nope, milk is the go to thing that America passes off as the ultimate toddler nutrition. It is easy for a doctor to tell a parent to give your kid whole milk (it has iron, Vit. D, calcium, Vit A and a bunch of other things) then to tell a parent to make sure your kid is eating healthy.
I say if you are a milk drinker, then try the milk and see how it goes. If you are not much of one, consider other sources for his nutrition.

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Lissa

Hm. Well I've heard of soy milk and almond milk. I would rather have Oliver on either of those but they are just too expensive.

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Trina

Definitely a personal decision. That said, both my kids gradually transitioned to whole milk. Personally, I would speak with your doctor and do research before trying almond milk. Some doctors are now saying to avoid nut proteins until a child is at least 3, especially if there are any nut allergies in your family. Three, because a child is old enough to communicate an allergic reaction by then. Both my kids have life threatening nut allergies, so this is a sensitive topic for me.

fallon

I was considering sticking to 1% organic...he's a VERY good eater and we eat fairly healthy.

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Kaytee

they are not bad at all. Stay away from soy though. Estrogen is not good to give to young children. My doc reccomended rice milk. Nichole did not like it (its kinda gritty) so we did almond milk. If you have nut allergies in the family though, its definatty not the way to go.
Its not that expensive at all.
1/2 gallon of regular cow milk is about 3 bucks. (from Target so Archer Farms brand)
1 box (1/4 gallon) is 2 bucks.
Nichole drinks about 1/2 gallon and a box a week

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