Hands-down breast milk is the best for babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies should be exclusively breast-fed up for the first 6 months, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age. Breast milk is fantastic for brain development and intelligence, reducing allergies, reducing the risk of SIDS, reducing the likelihood of obesity, and it can help mom get back into shape easier and quicker and also help her fight some forms of cancer.
However, if there ever comes a time when baby is not able to get breast milk, homemade baby formula is the best alternative. It is by far superior than what you’ll find at the supermarket due to the prevalence of commercial formulas containing GMO’s, soy, shelf-life stabilizers & food dyes. These formulas are packed full of nutrients every baby needs to develop and grow.
Again, these homemade baby formulas are not meant to replace breast milk – only if breast milk is unavailable.
Homemade Baby Formula (Vegetarian)
- 2c coconut milk
- ½ c coconut water
- 1 tbs collagen hydrosylate
- 4 oz filtered water
- ¼ tsp cod liver oil (unflavored)
- ¼ tsp nutritional yeast
- 2 dessicated liver tablets (crushed)
- 5 lactose tablets
- ¼ tsp bifidobacterium infantis (probiotics)
- 1 tbs grass fed butter (melted)
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Best if consumed within 3 days. Keep refrigerated.
Homemade Baby Formula with Goat’s Milk
- 4oz goat’s milk kefir (or yogurt)
- 2 oz coconut water
- 2 oz filtered water
- ¼ tsp flax oil
- ¼ tsp nutritional yeast
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Best if consumed within 3 days. Keep refrigerated.
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Worried about buying all these ingredients only for a couple oz of formula and the rest going to waste? Don’t be! These ingredients are excellent for the whole family.
Coconut milk, coconut water, cod liver oil & bifidobacteriaum infantis (probiotics) call all be added to your favorite healthy smoothie recipes to make it one heck of a powerhouse meal.
Note worthy:
- Many recipes call for nutritional yeast, it’s good to have it on hand. It’s a good source of folate and B12.
- Cod liver oil is great for cardiovascular health and regulating blood sugar.
- Dessicated liver tablets – great source of iron.
- Bifidobacterium infantis – probiotic supplement can be taken daily to boost digesting and overall health.
- Grass fed butter – who doesn’t like butter?
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