Though breastmilk gives all the essential nutrients that babies need and contains higher quantity of iron than formulas, mothers who are attempting to wean might want to introduce cow’s milk as an optional source of calcium. Presenting cow’s milk to a breastfed infant is typically quite easy, and many babies will take to it without any difficulties.

As a mother, you need to wait until your baby is a year old already to introduce formula milk. Early presentation to cow’s milk can accumulate the presumption that babies will develop allergies or other adverse responses later in their lives. If you have a family background of milk allergies, talk to a physician before presenting cow’s milk. The research of American Academy of Pediatrics affirmed that exposing babies to cow’s milk too early could accumulate the chances of developing diabetes mellitus.

You also need to pick the right timing of the day. Your baby might not accept milk well during the first time. Present the cow’s milk in the mid-morning of in the afternoon to prevent being kept up the entire night by nonsense. You need to present a small quantity of milk, as with any new foods, make sure that you do not overwhelm infant’s developing digestive system by providing them large quantity of milk. Start with a couple of ounces of milk 2-3 times per week and gently increase the quantity, while observing your baby’s responses.

Continue to breastfeed your baby. If you’re presenting cow’s milk with the intention to halt, be aware that this might take some time as well. Abrupt halting is hard for both the mother and the baby.