Opinions on cows milk?

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Ok I know this can be a hot topic and I know it’s recommended to wait until one...
Here’s my reasoning, my son is 11 months I’m ready to stop BF by one and so I want to start introducing milk in his cups he already uses some for water... 
I can’t pump but an oz or two at a time and it takes me forever so I really just don’t have time to do it a whole lot I would love to be able to put my milk in a cup but I can’t! 
I’ve been researching and looking into the recommendations and find the two big issues are allergies and iron deficiencies, so if he took to it fine and I made sure he still gets plenty of iron rich foods and BM still at times I think it should be ok?
What’s your thoughts if I were to pump what I can and mix a few oz of cows milk simply to get him a) used it cows milk b) used to drinking a feeding from a cup ....he’s a BF baby all the way and just wants me which is why I want to start working with him! Lol I’m ready for him to be on more of a schedule with a cup of milk, he still comfort nurses all the time...
What are your thoughts? I realize I can ask my dr but he just had an apt and doesn’t have another until a a year old!

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I don’t do cows milk. That’s for baby cows.

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I would recommend UNSWEETENED almond milk. It actually has MORE calcium than cow's milk, but without all of the estrogen which is unhealthy for boys especially. There are also many foods that are rich in the fats and nutrients that people are looking for in regular milk. Avocados are a BIGGIE! You can research that as well. Either way you choose, Good luck!

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Cows milk is for baby cows lol ..... im doing almond milk

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I’ve seen women comment on here that in Canada they actually recommend starting cows milk at 9 months old. They still get formula up until 12 months but they introduce cows milk at 9 months. 
Some US docs recommend introducing cows milk at 10 or 11 months (depends who you ask) so I definitely think you’ll be safe giving some cows milk now at 11 months while still breastfeeding. I think as long as they’re still getting breastmilk or formula until 12 months, introducing cows milk or milk alternatives at 11 months should be fine. 
I’m not a doctor so this is strictly based on what I’ve seen other moms comment. The correct answer here is “ask your pediatrician” lol.

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If he's 11 mo it should be fine to start him on cow's milk. It's not like 11 months and 29 days he can't have cow's milk, then the next day at 12 months he can. I started my son on a little bit of cow's milk about 2 weeks before his birthday. 💕

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That's what I did. Started mixing it with breastmilk around 11 months then went to strictly cows milk. We had no problems.

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We started introducing cows milk between 10-11 months with both our girls. They're both happy and healthy 3&5 yr olds now. We'll be doing the same with our son once it's time. Just don't take away BM yet. Enfamil also makes enfagrow I believe it's called for after babies are ready to switch of formula/BM. You could consider that as well.

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Okay I know I’m going to be that Mom, but I do my best to educate myself as much as possible for the sake of my children. 
Babies can't digest cow's milk as completely or easily as breast milk. Cow's milk contains high concentrations of protein and minerals, which can tax your baby's immature kidneys. Cow's milk doesn't have the right amounts of iron, vitamin C, and other nutrients for infants.

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My son has had cows milk since 10 months we started low I mixed it with his formula a few times to give him a try and make sure his tummy was okay he loves his milk now and he’s healthy and happy 18 month old

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Start mixing your breast milk with whatever milk you choose to use next month when he turns 1. It shouldn’t take too long to make the full switch

Opinions on cows milk?

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