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Introducing dairy baby foods

Dairy milk must not be given to replace breast milk or infant formula before the age of 12 months.

Dairy milk has low iron and difficult to digest due to lactose. In reality, the cows' milk has inadequate amount of Vitamin E, Iron and DHA, while too much of protein sodium and potassium.

Do not give low fat or fat free dairy products to children under the age of 2 years

Yogurt has lactic acid and not lactose, making it more digestible. Yogurt should be made from whole milk. In United States, you can buy Kid yogurt (e.g., Blue Clue) which has no added sugar, and has Omega 3 fatty acids.

Yogurt may be started at the age of 8 months

Timely Phasing

6 to 7 months

Whole milk yogurt

7 to 9 months

Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Paneer, American, Colby, Light Cheddars

9 to 12 months

Whole Milk may be used in making Kheer (Rice Pudding)

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