Paediatricians & Parents Agree Goat Milk Formula is a Nutrient Winner for Toddlers

Let’s talk about goat milk formula. What is it and why is it such a hot topic among parents of toddlers? Is it much different to cow’s milk? Does it have nutritional superpowers? Will my tot like it? Here’s the low down on the benefits of goat milk and why more parents are making the switch to goat milk formula.

When the time comes to move on from breastfeeding and introduce toddler milk, the first thing you probably think of is cow’s milk. This has been the go-to for generations but, as it turns out, there’s a much better option. One that is not only better for our active tots, but also tastes creamier, is gentler on their growing tummies and comes with 70,000 paediatricians’ recommendations.

Here’s how goat milk formula stacks up when compared to cow’s milk:

1. Nutritional Value

Winner: Goat Milk Formula

Compared to cow’s milk, goat’s milk naturally contains higher levels of several essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, vitamin A and magnesium. ‌

For toddlers who refuse to eat anything but peanut butter and dino nuggets, this is a huge plus! Even if your tot is having a fussy eating day (or week or month), just one serving of fortified goat milk toddler drinks can help make up for the nutrients they may not be getting due to their sudden aversion to anything that isn’t shaped like a dinosaur. One serve of toddler goat’s milk contains almost half their vitamin C intake.

Here are the key figures:

Goat milk has: 

• 46% MORE vitamin A for vision and sight than cow’s milk
• 37% MORE vitamin C for immunity than cow’s milk
• 33% MORE magnesium for development and growth than cow’s milk
• 10% MORE calcium for strong teeth and bones than cow’s milk
• HIGHER quantities of phospholipids for brain development compared to cow’s milk

2. Reduced Tummy Trouble 

Winner: Goat Milk Formula

When it comes to the best formula for digestion, goat milk formula is the clear winner.

This is one of the main reasons parents swap in the first place, because cow’s milk can be harsh on our little one’s tummies.

Many children will have cow’s milk sensitivities. And even if your child doesn’t, goat’s milk is still better for their gut. Goat’s milk contains A2 beta-casein protein compared to cow’s milk a1 proteins. A2 forms a softer curd in the stomach compared to cow’s milk. Smaller, softer, and smoother curds are usually easier to digest.

Goat’s milk also contains lower levels of the protein as1-CN, which has been suggested to be the cause of many tots being unable to digest regular cow’s milk.

3. Prebiotic and Probiotic Count

Winner: Goat Milk Formula

Goat’s milk is also higher in naturally occurring prebiotics called oligosaccharides. In fact, compared to cow’s milk, goat’s milk contains 6 times the amount of these natural prebiotics.

These prebiotics act as a food source for the beneficial bacteria found in our digestive system which may help promote a healthier gut.

Certain goat milk formulas, such as Oli 6 Goat Milk Toddler Drink also contains an added probiotic BB536 to support immunity. It is scientifically proven to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, help with gastrointestinal conditions, maintain intestinal microflora balance, regulate immune response and protect against microbial infections.

In other words? Happy tummy, healthy poops and reduced risk of nasty bugs. Sign us up!

4. Price

Winner: Cow’s Milk Formula

Goat’s milk tends to be slightly more expensive than cow’s milk. For example, Oli6 Goat Milk Toddler Drink retails at Woolies for $38 for 800 grams while cow’s milk for toddlers generally retails for $28 to $35 for the same amount.

5. Closeness to Breast Milk

Winner: Goat Milk Formula

Pediatrician and Author Dr. Ari Brown, notes, “goat’s milk is closer to human milk than cow’s milk is. The casein proteins are more alike (beta-casein) and goat’s milk casein has less A1 casein than cow’s milk. The whey proteins in goat’s milk also have a similar, more rapid transit time to human milk compared to cow’s milk. And goat’s milk naturally contains more volume and diverse oligosaccharides (prebiotics) than cow’s milk.” 

6. Taste Test

Winner: Goat Milk Formula

Every child is different but goat’s milk seems to be a winner for our tiny taste testers who prefer the creaminess of goat’s milk compared to cow’s milk.  Of course, this depends on your child which is why Oli6 offer a free sample of their award-winning Toddler Goat Milk drink for your little ones to taste test themselves.

7. Peace of Mind (No Mum Guilt)

Winner: Goat Milk Formula

We all want what’s best for our toddlers and both cow’s milk and goat milk formula are perfectly safe and nutritious. However, one of the stand-out factors with goat’s milk is that it is packed with so much goodness that even if your toddler’s diet isn’t as good as you want it to be, you can rest assured knowing they are still getting the nutrients they need.

Goat’s milk is not designed to be a supplement or food replacement, but, on those days when your little one is protesting just about anything that isn’t rainbow-coloured, then Oli6 can support this protest.

Just make sure you serve it in a rainbow cup.

Oli6 to the Rescue

There are a few options for toddler goat milk formula out there but our pick for the best formula is Oli6 Goat Milk Toddler Drink. It’s Australian-made and owned and contains 18 vitamins and minerals, plus the probiotic BB536 to support immunity. It’s also backed by science, trusted by parents and is a Product Review winner 4 years in a row.

It’s everything you want in an easy-digest formula and best of all, your toddler will enjoy it. You may even get a ‘thanks mummy’. But, again, only if you choose the right cup.

Oli6 is widely available at Coles, Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse and selected independent pharmacies so the next time you’re in the toddler milk section, keep an eye out for it.

Information presented is for information purposes only and is not intended to replace advice or treatment from qualified healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to treat or diagnose. We believe that breast milk provides the best possible nutrition for infants. However, when a baby cannot breast feed, a safe alternative may be a scientifically developed infant formula.

This is a sponsored post for Oli6.