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🥛 Can babies eat cow's milk?
Wait until 12 months (1 year). Fine in cooking from 6 months, but not as a main drink until 12 months.
- From
- 12 months (1 year)
- Choking risk
- Low
- Common allergen
- Cow's milk
- Iron-rich
- No
How to serve cow's milk by age
6 months
Use in cooking only — oatmeal, pancakes, sauces.
- Use milk in cooking only
- Try it in oatmeal, pancakes or sauces
Amount: A splash, in cooking
12 months (1 year)+
Offer whole milk in an open cup. Your pediatrician can advise on amounts.
- Offer whole milk in an open cup
- Ask your pediatrician about amounts
Amount: A few sips
Is cow's milk a choking hazard?
Low risk Low risk.
Cow's Milk and allergies
Allergen: cow's milk Introduce cow's milk on its own, early in the day, and watch for a reaction. Ask your pediatrician first if your baby has eczema or a known food allergy.
Nutrition
Calcium, protein, vitamin D (fortified).