Long story short I ended up making formula for my babies. That is right you read it correctly I MADE my own formula for my kids. I absolutely hated breast feeding…. true story it was a nightmare that I was not expecting as I thought it would come naturally and it just never did. I remember soaking my first born childs head in tears crying all over him trying to get him to latch. I felt I could do most everything but feed the poor kid. I was a breast feeding failure, but its ok my kids are still alive. I felt at the time that using formula was a terrible thing and I felt shame for using it. The mom guilt starts the second they are born I swear!!!! After a lot of research and with the OK of my doctor I started making my own formula for my last two children. I wish I had known about this with my first. There is a lot I wish I would have know before having my first child, as I would have paved my own path a lot earlier than I did when it comes to healthy options.I discovered the many benefits of Goat milk formula years ago and I often get asked why and how I used it so here it goes.
The benefits:
1.Less allergenic
Milk and other formulas create curds by reacting with your baby’s stomach acid. Some formulas create hard curds while others create soft curds. This has an effect on how it passes through your baby’s stomach.Goat milk formula creates a softer curd, which makes it easier for your baby to digest. If your baby is spitting up a lot or has issues with reflux, goat milk formula may be an easier option for them.Cow’s milk contains an allergen known as alpha-S1 casein, which is only found in trace amounts in goat milk formula.This isn’t to say that goat milk is completely allergen free, however. Both goat milk formula and cow’s milk formula contain beta-lactoglobulin. If your baby is allergic to both goat and cow’s milk, this may be the culprit.
2. More digestible
Goat milk formula contains more short and medium fatty acids, which in turn makes it easier for your baby to digest. The difference between this and cow’s milk is that cow’s milk has longer fatty acids. This makes more work for your baby’s digestive system.Please keep in mind that this doesn’t necessarily mean that goat milk formula contains less fat than other kinds. It only means that there’s more of a different kind of fat, which makes it easier on your baby’s stomach.
3.Less lactose
While both goat milk formula and other kinds contain lactose, goat’s milk has a smidge less (about a half a percent difference).Cow’s milk, loaded with lactose, is oftentimes the culprit when people have gas, bloating, or other digestive issues.If your baby is lactose intolerant or is otherwise having a bad reaction to lactose-laden formulas, give goat milk formula a try and see how they react!4.
4.Boosts immune system
Goat milk formula contains selenium! This is a great mineral to help support the immune system and give them that extra boost they need.It makes sense that any mother would want to protect their child from sicknesses, and while goat milk formula won’t completely protect your baby from illnesses, every little bit helps. Don’t take those trace amounts of selenium for granted.
5.Less toxic
Cow’s milk may be more widely available than goat’s milk, but it also usually contains growth hormones. These hormones serve to artificially enhance and increase the production of milk. The thing is, goats are rarely given these hormones.These hormones can also contribute to digestive issues. If your child is already experiencing indigestion and lactose intolerance, why make the problem worse by filling them up with artificial hormones?Goat’s milk, while being somewhat common, still exists and is mainly used on the fringes of the main agriculture industry. This means it isn’t subject to the genetic modifications and specifications that cow’s milk is.This means that, when your baby drinks goat milk formula, they’re being fed only the best nutrients without artificial elements or things which may be concerning to moms.
6.Nourishment
Goat milk formula is laden with various nutrients that are essential to your baby’s growth and development. Did you know that goat’s milk contains nearly 35% of calcium requirements? And that’s just in one cup!It also is a fantastic source of riboflavin, phosphorous, vitamin B-12, protein, potassium, and more!All of these nutrients promote the healthy growth of your baby. Goats are known as bio-organic sodium animals, and that’s associated with vitality, flexibility, and vigor. All these things contribute to your baby’s strength development.Cows, known as calcium animals, are known for heaviness and stability. This is also strength, but bio-organic sodium actually contributes to joint health. Goat’s milk also has the benefit of helping out your baby’s nervous system.
7.Calcium
Cow’s milk may be known for the amount of calcium it provides, but that doesn’t mean that goat milk formula is left completely out in the dust!Goat’s milk is very high in calcium. This is great news, as you can get the benefits of cow’s milk without the additives and extra hormones.The level of calcium in goat’s milk is provided by tryptophan, the amino acid. You may be familiar with it as the amino acid that makes you sleepy after your Thanksgiving turkey!Not only will your baby be well-rested and alert after consuming goat milk formula, but they’ll actually be on their way to building stronger bones for optimal health.
8. Metabolism
If your baby is having digestive issues or has limitations regarding absorbing vitamins and minerals, goat milk formula can help boost and support their metabolism!Goat’s milk has been shown to increase one’s ability to metabolize minerals like iron and copper, particularly among those with other digestive issues.Of course, there are supplements available on the market to ensure that you get the vitamins and minerals that you need, but if there’s a natural way to make sure your baby’s absorbing what they need to, why not take it?
9.Inflammation
Goat’s milk is smoother in many way’s than cow’s milk, and it doesn’t cause inflammation. If your baby is suffering from bowel inflammation, goat’s milk is the obvious choice.Between the nutritional benefits and the digestive ease, goat milk formula may be a great choice for your baby. It goes down easier, and there’s nothing harmful that may inflame your baby’s insides.
10. The genetic make up of goat milk resembles that of human milk.
You can read more on WHY goat milk formula is a great alternative to regular formula HERE.
Mt.Capara has an amazing Goat milk formula Kit that will help you get started and you can check it out HERE. It is the kit I started with and loved it!!! It may seem overwhelming at first and somewhat expensive to get started but once you get in the grove it is super economical.
Recipe:
- 1 Tablespoon whole goat milk powder if you can access it otherwise I used regular goat milk.
- 1 Tablespoon goat milk lactose
- 1 Teaspoon organic coconut oil
- 1 Teaspoon organic olive oil (I would use avacado oil )
- 1/8th Teaspoon unsulphered blackstrap molasses
- 1/8th Teaspoon kid’s probiotics
- 1/4th Teaspoon multivitamin powder ( I used THIS liquid)
- Based on weight, baby DHA
Here is a link to ingredients I used from AMAZON.
Fill the bottle up with 5oz of very hot water (120F). Add coconut oil, and wait for it to melt before adding olive oil, molasses and lactose. Shake well to mix. When the contents are Add milk powder and cold water so the total volume is 8 ounces and shake well. Now add probiotics and any other once per day ingredients and shake well again. If mixing it in larger batches, mix with only half recommended water and add the remaining water at the end.
Larger Batch Quantities:
2 cups
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tbsp goat milk
- 2 tbsp goat milk lactose
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp molasses
- 1/8 tsp probiotics per day
- 1/4 tsp vitamins per day
- 1 scoop colostrum per day
- DHA- once per day based on weight
4 cups
- 4 cups of water
- 4 tbsp goat milk
- 4 tbsp goat milk lactose
- 4 tsp coconut oil
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp molasses
- 1/8 tsp probiotics per day
- 1/4 tsp vitamins per day
- 1 scoop colostrum per day
- DHA- once per day based on weight
Do with this information what you wish but I can say my children have never had a single allergy, they did not get rashes or suffer from eczema or any common baby skin conditions. A few months after I started my second born on the formula I took him for a check up and my doctor was blown away by how bright and clear his eyes were and how truly soft his skin was….. I attribute it to the formula. DO your own research and pave your own path when it comes to motherhood and your children. I am simply sharing something that worked for me.
