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 earlfy introduction of cows milk can lead to iron deficiency anemia as cow's milk lacks iron and vit c . Also there could be micro bleedinfg in intestine 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 mixture of two .
AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy3 years agoA. Hi mom
no not now.
Mother should exclusive breast feed her baby till six months.
If ur feed is not enough then u can start giving formula milk to ur baby.
cow milk or buffalo milk is not recommended for the babies below one year
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