Guest Blog Written By: Tara from Edible Nourishment
When I had my son, I planned to breast feed as long as he wanted. I figured that would take me until he was at least 2 years old. How wrong was I when my feisty little guy started to wean at 6 months old.
I went on a mad search for the best quality formula I could find. I knew it would have to be organic and hoped the ingredients would be superior. Unfortunately, that simply was not the case. My expensive organic formula still contained a lot of crappy ingredients in it. What was I going to do? I did A LOT of research and reading. I also questioned myself over and over again, “Who am I to make my own formula? I don’t know anyone who does this, will I screw things up?”
As the mother of my son, I should be able to know best what my son’s needs are. After a lot of contemplation, further research, and utilizing my TCM education I decided to move forward with making my own formula.
I decided to use goat milk because of how close it is to breast milk in nutritional composition. Plus, it tends to be better tolerated compared to other formulas. I based my recipe off of this amazing website: Mt. Capra Goat Milk Formula Recipe – Original
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GOAT MILK RECIPE 6-9 months old (yields 32 oz)
5 Tbsp – Mt. Capra Goat Milk Powder (I purchase from www.iherb.com)
1 slightly heaping Tbsp – Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (I use Nutiva brand)
1 slightly heaping Tbsp – Organic Flax Oil 0r Organic Avocado Oil
3 Tbsp – Organic Maple Syrup (I use medium grade, not light, nor dark)
1/2 tsp – Organic Unsulfured Molasses
4 cups warm filtered water
2-3 droppers – Dr. Christopher’s Kid-e-Mins Glycerine Extract (whole food multi-vitamin)
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I gave this ONCE per day, put into a bottle just prior to feeding
500 iu – Thorne Liquid Vitamin D (1 drop) www.thorne.com
1 level scoop – Genestra HMF Natogen Probiotics www.seroyal.com
1. Place all ingredients into glass measuring cup (except Vit D & probiotics).
2. Heat filtered water in kettle, pour in, and whisk until well combined.
3. Pour into glass bottles. Store in fridge.
GOAT MILK RECIPE 9+ months old (yields 32 oz)
8 Tbsp – Mt. Capra Goat Milk Powder (I purchase from www.iherb.com)
1 slightly heaping Tbsp – Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (I use Nutiva brand)
1 slightly heaping Tbsp – Organic Flax Oil 0r Organic Avocado Oil
3 Tbsp – Organic Maple Syrup (I use medium grade, not light, nor dark)
1/2 tsp – Organic Unsulfured Molasses
4 cups warm filtered water
3 droppers – Dr. Christopher’s Kid-e-Mins Glycerine Extract (whole food multi-vitamin)
optional: 1 tsp – Nutritional Yeast (I use this as a food source of Vit B12)
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I gave this ONCE per day, put into a bottle just prior to feeding
500-1000 iu – Thorne Liquid Vitamin D (1-2 drops) www.thorne.com
1/2 scoop – Genestra HMF Powder Probiotics www.seroyal.com
The recipe is easy and takes me about 3 minutes to make 1-2 days worth of bottles. I feel good knowing I’m giving him the best next to breast.
Now that my son is 14 months old, I still offer this homemade formula, except I’ve removed the maple syrup, as he eats a lot of solids now and doesn’t need to extra carbohydrates.
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