Fresh Cows milk or toddler formula? For Reflux/IBS 12mo...

[Brock~Tahlia~Mummy]

Hi guys,

I've been trying to figure out if it is best to switch to toddler formula or fresh cows milk for my Ds who has just turned 1.
I can tolerate cows milk with cereal and tea and coffee etc, but when i have a shake or smoothie with cows milk i tend to feel very full for ages and feel icky in the belly.

DS also has little bit of IBS and is on meds for reflux, he switches form constipation to loose stools regularly, then some days they are "normal". Elimination diet and keeping track records have not given me any clues. He isn't fussy or uncomfortable, super happy baby, eats well, sleeps well, but something is niggling at me not to give fresh cows milk in such large volumes?
I have purchased the next stage (toddler milk drink) suitable for 12mo+ I'm thinking I will change him onto this and continue to just put cows milk in his cereal.
He eats well (according to the toddler servings chart, although he could do with eating more veggies  ) plus he will have 450mils to 750mils of formula milk a day. This all depends on him of course  .

I would love to know what you guys did regarding fresh cows milk or if you opted for toddler formula. Also how you did it and how your LO's reacted?

Thanks in Advance ladies 

[Canwi]

If you are in anyway uncomfortable with going to cows milk, don't. 
He has plenty of time in his life to try it. 

How does he do with cheese, yoghurt etc?

[Brock~Tahlia~Mummy]

Thanks Canwi...

He is fine with cheese(s) and yoghurt. I guess my worries come from the fact i tend to have the "ickness" with too much freas cows milk - i didn't want him to feel the same (i think he takes after me in the digestive department).

I think i will stick to the toddler formula and continue to use fresh milk in his cereal for now, besides he only just turned one 1 week ago. Thanks agin.