Comments on: Milk Alternatives for Developing Babies, and Growing Children http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/ Sat, 19 May 2012 13:12:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Shepherdess7 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-3340 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:58:32 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-3340 I read that a lot of people are relying on their peds for information. I can state that no pediatrician I’ve ever been to has suggested anything other than cow’s milk. As well as a bunch of other things not necessary for a child’s “healthy” nutrition. My granddaughters all have cow milk allergies, as does myself and their parents. When eating cereal and the like, we use almond milk. I also use it for cooking. I use unsweetened unflavored almond milk. NO allergies whatsoever! I would recommend seeking the advice of a natural path, as they give sounder advice.

]]> By: Nicole Brewer http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2959 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:42:34 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2959 Have either of you thought about milk banks? I can’t remember the name of the website but there is a program where women donated their breast milk that they pumped. I am not sure if either of you have the option to pump. I pumped for 10 months. Things really went down hill in the last two months when we switched to organic formula. Maybe if you pumped and cut dairy out of your own diet? Not sure what your options are so I just thought I would throw it all out there. As an update on my 12 month old things are looking up… knock on wood. We switched her to almond milk and and have been giving her avocado smoothies a couple of times a day. She seems like a brand new child?! Happy… giggly… very mobile…out of no where?! I don’t KNOW that it was the diet change but I certainly think so. Time will tell. We had her 12 month check up today and got the thumbs up from the pediatrician. After I give it a little more time I will update again. Good luck!!

]]> By: AJ http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2957 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:00:02 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2957 Hi Megan – I was unable to breastfeed and it was so devastating – I’m already afraid in thinking of whether we will have another child and how I will feed him/her. I too will research a lot in trying to think through the best alternative when he/she is first born. There just HAS to be better alternatives out there than what is available on ‘the shelves’ – I think formula companies and doctors use scare tactics to be honest with you?? Real food is where it’s at.

As far as almond milk goes – It would need a lot of fortifying? Extra fats like organic virgin coconut oil (lauric acid – found in breastmilk!) and such.

I’m curious if Lauren has any thoughts on this. It has been so wonderful feeding it to my 16 month old after such a horrible first year w/ feeding issues – but – I started her on it at 12 months – after she was on solids. So, for a newborn – I don’t know what would need to be added.

I will email you a quick note so you have my address…:)

]]> By: Megan Christopher http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2948 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:42:02 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2948 I would also like to know how this works for you and your daughter. My sister in law has a 3 month old with digestion as well and she, I am sure, is only digesting 25% of her food. She is very under weight. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant and currently researching milk alternatives for my newborn because there is the possibility I may not be able to breast feed and I don’t trust baby formulas; especially with the new research out about brown corn syrup that is in most formulas and contains high levels of arsenic. If anyone can provide me with more information that would be wonderful!

If you could post an update on the forum about your daughter or email me as well: mdc5113@gmail.com That would be great!

]]> By: AJ http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2946 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:14:14 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2946 HI Nicole! Just wanted to offer support as well if you need it! My daughter is 16 months and had a very difficult first year w/ digestion as well. When we switched to homemade almond milk at a year – everything was so simplified and worked so wonderfully! The recipes from Lauren are wonderful!! Good luck!

]]> By: Lauren Talbot http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2944 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:24:28 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2944 Would love to hear how she does! Send me an email to lauren@theglowdetoxdiet.com

]]> By: Nicole Brewer http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2919 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:08:33 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2919 Thank you so mush for this post!! My 12 month old daughter has had digestive issues since birth. I have been to doctor after doctor for the past year with no improvement. Through a milk scan they have found she has extremely slow digestion. In 1 hour she had only digested 25% of her stomach’s contents. Their advice is to give her a small dose of an antibiotic 3 times a day?!! This seems crazy to me but they are 100% confident this is “safe” and the “only” solution. I have been so discouraged! Then I read this article….. I am so excited to try out these recipes!! I have been so worried about the imminent switch to whole milk. I felt like I had no other option! Thank you so much for the hope AND information! Any further information or advice on the subject would be greatly appreciated!!

]]> By: Tiff in DFW http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2735 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:08:48 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2735 Thank you for this!!! My 9mo will be transitioning soon and I am so worried about cow’s milk for him! I’ll talk to the pediatrician tomo and see what he thinks :)

]]> By: pureblissnutrition http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2539 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:20:56 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2539 The Juice is Juiced and the ingredients like romaine and avocado (which do not say juice) are blended. Sorry for the confusion! :)

]]> By: Kelly http://diaryofanutritionist.com/2010/02/09/milk-alternatives-for-developing-babies-and-growing-children/#comment-2537 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:52:59 +0000 http://diaryofanutritionist.com/?p=716#comment-2537 Curious if she replied to this comment about the juicer/blender. I have the exact same question.

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