“Experts” Change Their Minds: Babies Can Be Given Cow Milk, Despite CDC Warning Of “Intestinal Bleeding” Risks

Should parents trust “the science”?

While the White House refuses to define the nationwide baby formula shortage as a “crisis” — preferring not to think about labels — the reality on the ground is becoming ever more desperate, as parents across the country are simply unable to find formula for their babies.

In what can arguably be seen as a further abuse of science in order to downplay the failure of our political class, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new and contradictory recommendation: that cow’s milk “may be an option” for babies older than 6 months of age.

“Although we don't have a specific amount of cow milk that infants 6-12 months should drink in this situation, follow the limits of no more than 24 ounces a day for children over a year of age,” the AAP states.

However, this sudden and reactionary change flies directly in the face of existing U.S. governmental guidance…at least for now.

For example, as of May 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “Before your child is 12 months old, cow’s milk may put him or her at risk for intestinal bleeding.” 

“It also has too many proteins and minerals for your baby’s kidneys to handle and does not have the right amount of nutrients your baby needs,” the CDC adds.

The Cleveland Clinic concurs with this advice, stating that “Fresh cow’s milk has been associated with small micro-bleeds in the digestive tracts of infants younger than 1 year old.”

“It’s also low in iron, vitamin E and essential fatty acids, and it doesn’t have the ideal proportions of proteins and fats found in breast milk or formula,” the Cleveland Clinic notes.

In addition, research suggests that “Early exposure to cow’s milk proteins increases the risk of developing allergy to milk proteins.”