Soy Milk??

I've been giving my daughter soymilk since she was one. I give her the Silk Enhanced Soymilk. It has the omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and a good source of protien. It also has a slightly sweet and creamy taste and texture so she loves it. My pediatritian said it was fine for her. She is three now and still drinks the Silk soy milk. I drink it too now. It has a lot more nutritional benefits than cow's milk and it's organic.

Dear V.,
soy milk is the only milk I let my kids drink. When my son was born, I nursed him for a month and I supplemented with formula, but my milk wasn't enough for him, so I started giving him formula only. He then developed cholic. I tried nine different formulas until I found ProSobee Lipil, which was magic. After he turned one, I gave him only soy milk and that is what he still drinks. The same goes for my daughter.

Hi V., I know just how you feel. I had my first and only son one month before my 40th birthday. We truly have been blessed. My son was lacotse intolerant during infancy and was put on soy milk. His stomach did not digest the other milks well at all. It was his pediatrician in New York that recommended switching him to soy and we had no problems at all after that. You will want to consult you babie's physician and you can do research online regarding the benefits of Soy.
Good luck to you and your baby. Congratulations on your marriage. May God Bless you all. Remember to include Him in your family and teach your child about His truth and light. This is your opportunity to be the best mom you can be and show your baby The Way!

Y.

Definitely ask your pediatrician but there shouldn't be a problem. Start by introducing it a little at a time to see how well she takes it. I'd say if you don't have problems then you could switch.

this is fine i did it with my son and he is the size of a five year old and is not even three yet.. but i didn't stop nursing til he was 2or so... if you do start on soy with i think is the best , get silk plus omega 3 fatty acids.. it is new and it has so much extra stuff in it, that will help you lil one grow..hope i could help.. ps. don't buy the flavored ones they have extra sugar which is ok for a treat but not all the time...

definitely! i gave my daughter soy milk once she was off formula and she was just fine. the vitamins and minerals are just about the same

Actually, I was just at the doctor today having this conversation with my daughter's pediatrician. My daughter is nine months old, and although she breastfeeds, there are occassions that I have had to give her formula. She'll have nothing to do with milk-based or even lactose free formulas, but she absolutely loves the soy-based. The doctor said that because of her preference that she will most likely prefer soy milk when she turns one, and that this is perfectly alright and there is nothing wrong with it. In fact, it's better for children than cow's milk. I'm just glad she actually prefers what's better for her! Good luck, and I hope this helps!

I do not think it should be a problem. Your already giving soy formula, ad there are babies who are lactos-in-tolernt(sp? lol) Just to be sure would check with Ped doc on next check up

My son is so sensitive to cow's milk that I had to give it (and all other dairy) up while I was nursing. He's never drank anything but Soy since then .. well, with the exception of one unfortunate incident at preschool.. after that, his cup was clearly labeled NO DAIRY. lol

He's in the 95% for height, 50% for weight and smart as a whip - soy was great for him.

Hi V.!

Let me first start with we do drink regular milk, but when my son was younger he had such common allergies and sinus issues we used soy milk instead from the time he turned 1 till he was two. We did this because of the way cow's milk helps produce mucus. After that time we started him on skim milk like we drink. So, that's where we came from I just figured I would mention since we didn't do from a vegeterian stand point.

Well, I had a total okay from his doctor. They did not have any problems with it and my son drank it with no problems. We actually used the vanilla flavor (I thought it was easier to drink). I hope this helps, I really don't think it would be a problem since we had the medical okay.

my son has been on soy milk since we took him off soy formula. He has to drink it to keep his mucuous membranes from making too much mucous. He is now 19 years old.