Clinical recommendation Evidence rating References; Children one to two years of age should drink whole milk rather than reduced-fat milk. Allergy Advice. "This was an observational study, not a randomized trial," said Stallings. Of those, 102 infants exclusively fed on soy formula, 111 on cow-milk formula, and 70 on breast milk. Of the 5,034 children in the study, 397 consumed both cow’s milk and non-cow’s milk, 156 consumed no milk of any type, 246 (less than 5% of the study population) consumed only non-cow’s milk. Benefit 3: Soy milk does not contain hormones. I had soy milk everyday in my tea, smoothies and cereal. I went dairy free and gluten free at the end of August. Children that are lactose intolerant don’t make enough lactase (a digestive enzyme that breaks down lactose) to digest the lactose in milk. It is best to choose a soy milk which is fortified with all the required nutrients, vitamins and … Soy milk can be a good substitute for cow's milk, but it is reduced or low fat and so is not usually a good choice until a child is at least 2 years old. But many children who are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy. In this study, researchers compared the development of 391 healthy infants fed breast milk, milk-based baby formula, or soy-based baby formula. Children ages 1 to 5 who drink more than 24 ounces (710 milliliters) of cow's milk, goat's milk or soy milk a day Children who have certain health conditions, such as chronic infections or restricted diets According to the Diet Channel website, toddlers that drink soy milk as opposed to cow’s milk can develop a deficiency in calcium. The AAP recommends that children stay on whole milk until they are two years of age — unless there is a reason to switch to low-fat milk sooner. Including soy foods in your diet may enhance your health and help protect against heart disease and prostate cancer. I recommend two servings per day of such soy foods as tofu, tempeh (soy protein), soy milk or edamame. It is best to choose a soy milk which is fortified with all the required nutrients, vitamins and minerals for the overall growth of the baby. If your child has one of these problems, your health care provider may recommend soy milk. I consumed a fair amount. In 2 months soy milk made my cup size go from a C to a D!!! Between two and three years old , children should consume 2.5 servings of dairy per day. Formulas are supplemented with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids that are not found in regular milk of any kind. A child who is lactose intolerant can't digest lactose. This is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.

Children ages 1 to 5 who drink more than 24 ounces (710 milliliters) of cow's milk, goat's milk or soy milk a day Children who have certain health conditions, such as chronic infections or restricted diets Soy milk can be a good substitute for cow's milk, but it is reduced or low fat and so is not usually a good choice until a child is at least 2 years old. 3. But many children who are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy. I went dairy free and gluten free at the end of August. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that "young children need calories from fat for growth and brain development," and that "this is especially important in the first two years of life."