by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Nutrition
In brief, yes, RAW goat milk can be used successfully, but it should be made according to the official, time tested and proven recipe for homemade infant formula in order for it to match breast milk’s protein/fat/water/nutrient ratios. Many moms including...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Nutrition, Breasfeeding
From Weston A Price Foundation Based on 36 ounces Breast Milk Cow’s Milk Formula Goat Milk Formula Liver-Based Formula Calories 766 856 890 682 Protein 11.3g 18g 18g 15g Carbohydrates 76g 79g 77g 69g Total Fat 48g 52g 54g 36g Saturated Fat 22g 28g 30g 16g Mono...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Health, Baby Nutrition, Milk: Cow Milk & Goat Milk
• Nutrient content of goat milk is slightly less than cow milk but goat milk is more digestible because the fat molecules are one-fifth the size of those from cow milk — making it easily tolerated by those with compromised digestive systems. • Seventy-two...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Health, Kids Nutrition, Milk: Cow Milk & Goat Milk
In a study of 14,893 children aged 5-13, consumption of raw milk was the strongest factor in reducing the risk of asthma and allergy (whether the children lived on a farm or not). The benefits were greatest when consumption of farm milk began during the first year of...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Kids Nutrition
If you are traveling out of town, many moms report that they have successfully frozen numerous breastmilk bags containing the formula and put them on ice and taken them past security check and on-board with them with no problems. Most airlines security check points...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Kids Nutrition
Yes, it is possible to freeze the formula in individual bottles or breast milk storage bags if it is done only OCCASIONALLY and INFREQUENTLY, for example during travel. Ideally, you make your batch fresh daily and keep it no longer than 24 hrs in the fridge. Your goal...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Nutrition
Q: I am desperate not to feed my 24 week old infant commercial formula which contains high fructose corn syrup, soy, and hexane residue (from Life’s DHA). So I’ve been making my own infant formula, but she vomited twice after eating nutritional yeast...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Nutrition
Q: Is there any brand of organic baby formula you would recommend? A: Unfortunately, there are no brands of infant formula that I can recommend with confidence since all the ones I know of in the US include corn syrup (a dangerous genetically modified food), and other...
