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Offline newmama12

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Transitioning to milk
« on: July 29, 2011, 12:24:55 pm »
My little guy just turned one a week ago. We've been slowly transitioning him to cow's milk b/c he gets gassy from it. Doesn't seem to bother him, but...still. I don't want him gassy. I mix it with either formula or BM and he has only gotten up to 2.5 oz of cow's milk b/c it makes him gassy.

Should I keep up at it or try something else? If something else...what? Soy? Rice?
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Re: Transitioning to milk
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 12:30:54 pm »
There is some really good info and options on this thread:  http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=185707.0

With DS2 we went to goat's milk first since it is easier to digest, so I would try that if there are no dairy allergies present.  He is on cow's milk now at 15mos but we added it in slowly since his tummy was a bit more sensitive than my DS1's (who went straight to cow's milk without issue at 12mos).
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Re: Transitioning to milk
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2011, 20:20:41 pm »
my daughter just started on silk soy milk...so far she has had no issues (dairy allergy) and it has the same amount of calcium in it as milk ;) we are currently only on one feeding of soy milk...the rest is still nursing at the moment...slowly weaning as well..good luck
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Re: Transitioning to milk
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2011, 11:04:05 am »
I think it's worth talking to a doctor before ruling out cow's milk.  It's a great source of vitamins, minerals and fat for kids. 

Also are you sure it's the milk making him gassy?  What are the symptoms?  Could it be caused by the bottle or cup you're using? 
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