Ask the Expert: Is Goat Milk Right for Your Child?

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Ask the Expert: Is Goat Milk Right for Your Child?
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is goat's milk formula good for babies with eczema? was recommended to switch to formula goat milk as baby keeps having rashes on face and neck. would like to know how it compares to formula cow's milk in terms of nutrients. baby is currently 4 months old

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There are incidence of research where the usage of goat's milk in formula help to reduce the occurence of eczema, but not in all tested cases. This is due to its easier digestibility of protein and fat, as well as a lower allergenic properties of the protein proportion. However, the overall result does not suggest a definite and strong suggestion to switch to formula goat's milk for the reason of improving eczema. In these cases, individual results may vary. A consultation and a trial with a dermatologist is best recommended to pin point out other possible reasons of eczema. In general, formula's milk are in essence, formulated (changed, fortified, altered) from its original component to match the nutrient needs of the respective age group in the best way. Which means that both type of formula would be adequate. However, the quality in terms of digestibility and allergenic property might differ as per its natural component as stated above. Additionally, a closer inspection of a vali