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Primary Care Perspectives
Goat milk-based infant formula: niche formula or mainstream option? (Episode 187)
Feb 20, 2025
Ari Brown, a board-certified pediatrician and author of the Baby 411 series, discusses the rising popularity of goat milk-based infant formula since endorsements from the FDA and AAP. She explains the nutritional benefits of goat milk over cow milk, emphasizing safety and digestibility. Brown warns against the dangers of homemade formulas and shares insights from her experience in the formula industry. The conversation highlights the broader implications of goat milk formulas for infant nutrition, making a case for their mainstream acceptance.
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- Goat milk-based infant formula, now endorsed by the FDA and AAP, is increasingly recognized as a safe and effective nutrition option for infants in the U.S.
- The rise of homemade goat milk formulas during the 2022 shortage highlights the critical need for regulated, commercially safe options to ensure infant health.
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Cultural Shift Towards Goat Milk-Based Formula
Goat milk-based infant formula is becoming a more mainstream option in the U.S., largely due to recent endorsements from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the FDA. Historically viewed as an alternative, its acceptance has changed significantly since the 2023 guidelines, which recognize it as a safe and effective first-line option for infants. This shift was propelled by the 2022 infant formula shortage that highlighted the need for diversified feeding options and the increasing popularity of goat milk worldwide. The AAP’s updated nutrition handbook includes goat milk formula as a perfectly acceptable choice, emphasizing its viability for adequate infant growth and nutrition.
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