Cows milk or soy milk?

Question

Advice please ladies: my daughter is 15 months old and I’ve been trying to switch her over to cows milk since she turned one but my problem is she gets constipated. Btw I’m not talking a little constipated I’m talking not pooping for a week, crying, horrible constipation. So a few moms have mentioned soy milk? Also almond milk? Any recommendations? Advice?

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Are you open to oat milk?

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Soy is fine regardless of what all the cow milk drinkers say. Ripple brand mill is amazing...they also have a chocolate one that’s so good. It’s pea protein...no soy. It has more calcium and good stuff than cows milk and no growth hormones. Give it a shot!!

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I would talk to your pediatrician or better yet a pediatric dietitian. Most plant based milks (like almond) don't aren't particularly nutrient rich and shouldn't be used as milk substitutes in children. Soy and pea protein are generally the exceptions.

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No recommendation on milk, but be sure that she gets enough fibres and physical exercise/movement.

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I would talk with her pediatrician. My dr recommends avoiding soy milk with babies and toddlers if it isn't a necessity. Her doctor can definitely help find a salutation that would work best for your little one. Especially with the constipation being that bad I would definitely talk with her doctor.

Cows milk or soy milk?

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