Question
Hello, may I ask if sheep milk and cow’s milk can be given to a baby together?
Answer
When a baby is only six months old, it is important to pay special attention to the combination of their diet and not to arbitrarily mix different types of milk. After weaning, one should not rely solely on cow’s milk as the only source of nutrition while neglecting the nutritional value of other foods. It is appropriate to gradually introduce complementary foods such as mashed vegetables, eggs, and carrots. Long-term consumption of only milk may lead to iron deficiency in the baby. Additionally, mixing soup and rice together may cause food to be swallowed without adequate chewing, affecting digestion and absorption. Over time, this could lead to the baby becoming underweight or developing stomach problems. At six months old, regardless of the feeding method used, it should be started introducing complementary foods to meet the baby’s growing needs for calories and various nutrients. The principle of introducing complementary foods is to do it step by step. When introducing a new food, start with a small amount and carefully observe for any adverse reactions before gradually increasing the portion. Personally, I suggest adding rice porridge, wheat porridge, fruit juice, vegetable soup, as well as egg yolks and fish meat, which are protein-rich foods, in addition to the usual milk intake. When introducing new food or solid food to a baby for the first time, they may spit out some of it. This is because they are not yet familiar with the taste of new foods and does not necessarily mean they don’t like it. It’s best to introduce new foods when the baby is in a good mood and you feel relaxed. Wishing the baby healthy growth. This is in response to the question “Can sheep milk and cow’s milk be consumed simultaneously?”