Curd and milk
​Question:
My baby is 7 months old and have started her on solids since 5 and half months of age. I was told by my pediatrician not to start outside milk until one year of age. Does that mean I cannot give curds also to the baby?
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Answer:
When can curd be introduced? Curd, made out of buffalo milk, cow's milk, whole milk or toned milk can be introduced from eighth month on wards. However, for regular use, cow's milk must be introduced after one year of age. Cow's milk is better than buffalo milk for the purpose of digestion, quality of protein and calcium-phosphorus ratio. Only one disadvantage with cow's milk is that there is risk of cow's milk allergy that manifests as rashes all over the body, unexplained crying episodes, vomiting and frequent loose stools. Those who have cow's milk allergy must discontinue to use cow's milk. This disadvantage must not deter the parents from introducing cow's milk to their children because the risk of allergy is very small and the advantages are significant