Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Cow's milk should be given to the baby only after completion of 1 year of age because the protein and fat in cow's milk is hard to digest before that and many a times there could be cow's milk protein allergy in babies and lactose intolerance which could be severe sometimes.
Also early introduction of cows milk can lead to iron deficiency anemia as cow's milk lacks iron and vit c . Also there could be micro bleeding in intyestine because of the heavy protein of cow's milk .To start with cow's milk should be given than gradually you can shift to buffalo milk or a packet milk which is a migxture of two .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years agoA. Yes You can go ahead with giving tone pasteurised milk to the child if you want to after the age of six months and any kind of animal milk or full cream packet milk can only be introduced after the age of 30 months
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