Hi is it ok for below one year baby to go with cow's or buffalo milk if mother's milk is not sufficient. currently baby is on mother's milk which is not sufficient and one apple, two spoons of home made cereal, and two spoons of papaya for a day.

Question

Hi is it ok for below one year baby to go with cow's or buffalo milk if mother's milk is not sufficient.  currently baby is on mother's milk which is not sufficient and one apple, two spoons of home made cereal, and two spoons of papaya for a day.

Accepted Answer

hello if the bm is not sufficient you can be giving your child infant formula milk stage 2 now since the baby as completted six months but you cannot be giving your child cow's milk or any animal milk till the baby complete one year as the baby will not be able to digest it

Answer

better avoid .as better to give formula milk.See when baby has any new complain then better avoid any self medication. Show to a doctor for right and timely diagnosis and treatment. Thays a safe procedure.You can always try to add health and tasty substitute like whole grain cookies, cakes and. Home made papad etc.patience is very important too.