introducing regular cows milk?

[dustin]

i know most doctors recommend waiting until 1 year old, but it says "by 1 year old they can be drinking 2-3 cups daily".. and i know a lot of holistic doctors say you can safely start INTRODUCING it a little earlier.
my daughter is 6 months old, could i very VERY gradually start introducing it. like for 2 weeks just mix 1/2 ounce in with her formula? then after 2 weeks make it 3/4 ounce for a few more weeks, then 1 ounce, etc etc....??

she's already been on solids since 4 months and eats mostly all jarred baby food, and just within the past 3 weeks we started introducing meats and she is doing wonderful and LOVES LOVES LOVES solid food! lol
i think you misunderstood. when i said eating "all jarred baby food" i meant all TYPES of baby food, different flavors. not that solids is the only thing she eats.

and K~ screw off. i really dont care what you think.
LOTS of parents start their children on solids at 4 months old.

 

[samAnThA]

i waited till my son was 1, talk to ur doc.

 

[asrai]

No, no, no, NO. Cow's milk does not contain the fat and nutrients she needs at this time. That's why you need to wait.

 

[Andrea]

Sure!Dilute it with one half water one half milk though when you start out, and ease into complete milk.Always use whole milk, as it has the most healthy fats and proteins.
I gave my son straight whole milk a few days ago for the first time; hes 10 monthes; and he adores it. He can't really tell the difference between that and the formula.Lol

 

[Sydneys Mommy]

I wouldnt give straight cows milk at 6 months. That is WAY too early and even when my daughter hit a year, her digestive system still had a hard time for awhile.
Letting her eat foods with milk in them is fine thought!

 

[EmilyP]

I think they need the formula or breastmilk for nutrition and vitamins. They have a high demand for that and cow's milk doesn't have it. I waited until 11 months. I personally think 6 months is a little early but talk to your Dr.