Is it absolutely necessary to switch to cows milk once LO turns 1? Any moms stuck with breast milk?

Cows milk is not necessary.

You can continue with breast milk.

And when the doctor says something say, why would I switch from my breast to a cows breast?

I'm still breastfeeding my almost 2 year old, but he also gets cows milk. I think it's a personal preference thing. My tiny tot needs more fat in his diet and I think cows milk helps with that, but if your little one is thriving on breastmilk you can totally stick with it longer! Don't let your kiddo's pedi talk you out of it if they try.

@jasholbert @beebaby @ashleydunn thanks mamas for your support; DD PCP kept telling me to switch to 2% when DD turns 1. I am more comfortable with breast milk. Thanks you gals, LOTS 😉

Does the PCP know how gross cows milk is? 🤢🤢🤢

@kimberlyyyy_the-preemie-mom I totally do want DD to have more fat in her diet. Is there a reason you chose cows milk? Is it more beneficial than almond?

@jasholbert lol sometimes I just want to respond "my daughter, my choice"... Which is why I prefer a lactation consultant preference than the PCP

Soy milk has more fat then dairy milk

Hemp and coconut milks also a great alternative and have more fat than dairy

@ashleydunn is almond milk more beneficial? I think as long as LO is developing properly without any complications or concerns; weight shouldn't be a issue

To be quite honest if I bought any other kind of milk it would go to waste- my husband, and both kiddos LOVE cows milk so we just stick to that. I don't drink any form of milk so we would rather not buy anything that would potentially go to waste.

@beebaby great! I will definitely look into coconut milk; I love those. Thank you 😉

I give my kids those and I will be giving my daughter the same.

@kimberlyyyy_the-preemie-mom that makes perfect sense. Giving DD what she prefer is better than trying to force her into something she hates. Saves money and avoiding the "no" lol. Thank you!

@beebaby thanks for the advice. MUCH appreciated!

No prob. I would still give breastmilk as long as you want

@ashleydunn YES tell me about it. Thank you for your advice. I truly needed it.

I give my daughter Almond Milk, and the occasional 2% cows milk

@skylarskeeper526 if you could pick one of the 2, which would you pick? Do you prefer almond? Or, do you give your LO what she prefers at the time?

@divinemother, I prefer the almond milk and so does she