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RSS Feed 118 | Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula: The Science Behind This Clinically Backed Option
When formula shelves went empty in 2022, clinicians scrambled. Desperate parents, unfamiliar brands, and European imports raised more questions than answers. Since January 2024, one name kept coming up: Kabrita.
Is goat milk-based formula just a trend—or is it a clinically sound option you can recommend with confidence?
In this episode, sponsored by Kabrita, I’m joined by Dr. Ari Brown, board-certified pediatrician, bestselling author of the Baby 411 series, and Kabrita’s Chief Medical Advisor. We break down what makes goat milk-based infant formula different from cow’s milk-based infant formula—and why it might be a better fit for some babies.
What You’ll Learn:
- How goat milk-based infant formula supports digestion and tolerance compared to cow milk-based formula
- The fussy-but-not-allergic infant: when goat milk-based infant formula may be worth trying
- What to say to parents asking about European imports or formula intolerance
- Why goat milk-based infant formula deserves consideration as a first-line option
Whether you’re seeing fussy infants, overwhelmed parents, or simply want to expand your nutrition knowledge, this episode will help you feel more confident navigating today’s infant formula landscape.
Resources:
Download the comprehensive formula feeding eBook adapted from the bestselling book, Baby 411 by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP! Unlock evidence-based insights, best practices, key differences between cow, goat, and soy-based infant formulas, and more. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0klJHr0
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