Best milk substitute when weaning from breastmilk
My daughter is about to turn 1, and I plan on giving her a milk substitute, along with a few breastfeeding sessions.
I need to find the best milk alternative that has calcium, and high fat (good fats preferably).
Things I already know:
I can get calcium from other sources (i.e. broccoli...she hates it, we're working on it..)
I should just soley breastfeed. This is not an option for me because I am in school and my supply is too low to be able to pump.
I just need a milk to give her for parts of some days that I am not with her.
I've looked a lot into Coconut Milk Tonic. I am leaning towards this but have concerns about dolomite powder as a calcium supplement.
My pediatrician said to give her almond milk. or Soy formula which is out of the question.
I also stumbled across hemp milk. I don't know a lot about it but it seems like it has a lot of good fats in it.
Any suggestions at all are so very appreciated.
Thanks!
Re: Best milk substitute when weaning from breastmilk
Hi Alaura,
Alpro make a follow up milk sub called Junior 1+: http://www.alpro.com/uk/soya-plain
I see you are in the states though, so I'm not sure whether you can get Alpro products. However, the nutritional info should give an indication of what kind of balance of fat-to-liquid, vits etc. you are looking for.
Hope this helps a little :)
Re: Best milk substitute when weaning from breastmilk
I agree on everything with Ms Derious.:) Also, hemp milk is really nutritious. But you don't really need any type of milk at all, as long as she eats enough food during the day, and then you can breastfeed on demand when you come home from work, and that will be enough milk for her ;)