UGH! I suggested goat's milk to a mommy asking a formula question and SHIT HIT THE FAN. The post got deleted before I saw any replies, but I can only imagine what it said.
In the U.S., infant formula is over 50% corn syrup solids. Disgusting. Not to mention, women can get it free here so they totally take advantage.
Yes, formula has been a life saver.. but it has also harmed and hurt a lot of babies too.
It's like you're a fucking bad guy for suggesting breastfeeding or anything somewhat natural
All babies are different, and what works for one may not work for another. I was also advised to use goats milk rather than cows by some supposed know it all health freaks that i know. I sadly stopped BF at 9 months due to returning to work, FF LO up until 12 months then put him on goats milk after doing research and being more or less convinced to do so, but in all honesty you'll find anything that you want to hear on google. Little did i know that it was the cause of his many respiratory infections, and need to go on many lots of antibiotics. About 9 lots so far this year in fact. Every minor cold he caught would turn into a horrendous chest infection and I just couldn't figure out why. I to this day feel terrible, upset, guilty and disappointed in myself for putting him on goats. I allowed people putting fears into me about cows milk to manipulate my decision. So I by doctors suggestion put LO back onto cows to see if it helps, he has barely been sick since. In fact there was a dramatic instant improvement in him in all aspects. And he has managed to catch a normal cold without it spiraling so out of control. He now seems like a normal healthy kid. Yep, on cows milk. 2x Bottles a day.
I have gone from believing all the stuff about the place from being vegan for 9 months, to vegetarian to now being back on board with the motto 'everything in moderation' and I now know for sure that one diet does not suit all.
Sure, some babies may do great on goats i don't doubt that - but some don't at all, and actually do better on cows. (like mine) or some are better off without any! Just BM then milk subs. We are all different so i don't feel anyone should be giving advice on what a mother should feed their child unless they are a qualified in that field and knows all the ins and outs. While goats sure can be great for some babies, after talking to doctors and doing research - a whole bunch of warnings come with it as well! It's not confirmed if my LO actually had an allergy, the docs are more leaning towards the fact that it just did not agree with him.
Of course BM is the best of all for us, but we have to understand that not all mum's want to BF or are able to - so as long as they're feeding their child, just leave it be.
I really regret some of the posts I have made on here regarding recommending goats milk to people.
Don't get me wrong, I am a very big BF supporter and hope to BF my next child a lot longer (I wont return to work so soon next time) But I am also a big supporter of a child just being cared for and loved, and the mother doing the best SHE can. Whether it be breast or bottle. Pointing out how formula has apparently hurt babies is pretty cruel imo.
megrenade in all honestly, in your post you come across as if you think you are above other mothers here with your know it all attitude and cheap shots at FF mum's. Just live and let live.
lol.
