Can I give my child soy milk?
Soy milk in moderation (1 to 2 cups a day) is a good alternative for children over a year old who won’t drink milk, are lactose intolerant, or are allergic to cow’s milk. However, some children are allergic to the protein in soy. If your child has a reaction to soy, talk to your child’s…
Soy milk in moderation (1 to 2 cups a day) is a good alternative for children over a year old who won’t drink milk, are lactose intolerant, or are allergic to cow’s milk. However, some children are allergic to the protein in soy. If your child has a reaction to soy, talk to your child’s doctor.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in view, can I give my baby soy milk?Babies under the age of 1 shouldn’t drink cow’s milk, soy milk or any other plant-based milks, and stick to only breast milk or formula (with a little water after they start solids). So if your child does drink soy milk before the age of 5 and after age 1, make sure it’s fortified and unsweetened.Subsequently, question is, why is soy milk not recommended for babies? Soya formula There are some concerns about the fact that soya contains phytoestrogens. These are found naturally in some plants. Also, because soya formula contains glucose, so it is more likely to harm a baby’s teeth. Only use soya formula if it has been recommended or prescribed by a health visitor or GP. Similarly one may ask, is too much soy milk bad for toddlers? Risk is increased in children consuming high amount of soy But soy contains estrogen-like compounds called isoflavones that can adversely affect the immune system. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against the use of soy formula for infants because of these isoflavones, even if a child has diarrhea.Is soy milk or almond milk better for toddlers?Look for soy milk that is unsweetened and fortified with calcium and Vitamin D. Almond Milk – Almond milk, like rice milk, is low in protein and fat when compared to the unique nutrient needs of the younger toddler and therefore might not be the best choice as a milk alternative.
