Hi doctors,
My baby is 12 months old, his mother is not able to breastfeed, now he is taking buffalo milk.is it safe to consume buffalo mil)k in this age. I would request you suggest
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Hi, thanks for reaching out. At this stage (12 months), your baby should be transitioning to a diet where solids are the main source of nutrition, and milk plays a supportive role. Since breastfeeding isn’t possible, here’s what’s most important now:
Focus on a Balanced, Wholesome Diet:
Your baby’s daily meals should include:
• Cereals like rice, dal, suji, oats, khichdi, or roti soaked in dal
• Proteins: mashed dal, eggs (if not allergic), paneer, curd, soft cooked meat (if non-veg)
• Vegetables: well-cooked and mashed carrots, lauki, pumpkin, spinach, peas, etc.
• Fruits: banana, apple, chikoo, papaya, mango – all well mashed or cut into soft pieces( seasonal fruits best )
• Healthy fats: ghee in small amounts
• Snacks: soft idli, poha, upma, or fruit pieces
Milk Is Secondary Now:
• Limit to 400–500 ml/day including curd/paneer.
• Avoid over-reliance on milk, as it can cause iron deficiency and reduce appetite for solid foods.
Next Steps
If using buffalo milk, boil and slightly dilute it.
Health Tips
*Avoid bottle feeding if possible—use a sipper or spoon/cup to reduce the risk of infections and dental caries.
*If there’s any history of constipation or digestive upset, you might consider switching to cow’s milk or fortified formula, as buffalo milk is harder to digest.
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