Soya milk and my baby

I want to know if I can give my 7-month-old baby Soya milk

Iyabo (by SMS)

Soya milk can be a good choice for babies above one year old who are intolerant to lactose or are allergic to whole cow’s milk. It is however not recommended for a 7-month-old baby.

Soy milk is high in protein, iron, and a variety of vitamins crucial for the healthy development of infants. Soy milk is low in fat, which may help in maintaining healthy body weight in infants. It can further lower the risk of heart issues and child’s obesity in infants.

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Because of its high-fibre content, babies consuming soy milk may have a lesser incidence of bowel troubles and diarrhoea. If a baby is born with galactosemia, an inherited condition in which the body is unable to break down galactose (a simple sugar present in milk), soy milk can be offered.

Moreover, drinking fortified soy milk ensures sufficient calcium intake as fortified soy milk has Vitamin D which boosts calcium absorption. Babies who do not find the taste of plain soy milk appealing can opt for soy milk available in different flavours.