Baby yogurt: homemade or store-bought, which milk?
⚡ Short answer: Best option is homemade yogurt from pasteurized regular milk; if buying ready-made, look for 'plain, no sugar' on the label—never use raw milk.
Anonymous
8 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding
I make yogurt for my baby but sometimes buy it. Is homemade better than store-bought baby yogurt? Regular or UHT milk?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Let me start by saying I understand your yogurt question—there's a lot of confusion about this. Knowing how old your baby is would help, since the answer changes between 6-month-olds and 12-month-olds.
Quickly: Homemade yogurt is best. When you make it from pasteurized regular milk (refrigerated at the store, not raw milk from a vendor), you control both additives and sugar completely. UHT milk works too but may have slightly lower probiotic viability.
Ready-made baby yogurts are convenient but many contain added sugar or fruit puree—if the label says "plain, no sugar," they can be used occasionally but don't replace homemade.
Bottom line: If you have time, make yogurt from regular pasteurized milk; if not, plain, sugar-free store-bought baby yogurt works. Focus on avoiding sugar and additives.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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