Goat Milk
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
Goat milk should not be given as the main drink before 12 months; because it is low in iron and folate, giving it early can lead to anemia.
How to serve it by age?
Not given as the main drink; breast milk or follow-on formula is continued. During this period, only a small amount of pasteurized goat milk can be used in cooked recipes such as pudding.
Pasteurized, full-fat goat milk can be offered in a cup as the main drink in a reasonable daily amount.
⚠️ Allergen information
It contains milk protein; because most babies with cow's milk allergy show cross-reactivity, it is not a safe alternative.
📌 Watch out for these
- Do not make it the main drink before 12 months; it carries a risk of anemia due to low iron, folate, and B12.
- Choose only the pasteurized kind; raw goat milk carries a risk of brucellosis and Listeria.
- It is not a safe alternative in cow's milk allergy; the proteins are very similar to each other.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.