BREAST -MILK
A child should always be breast fed because when compared to the mother's
milk, cow's milk contains four to five times as much calcium and phosphorus
and two to three times as much casein in the form of protein. The kidneys in infancy are less efficient in excreting concentrated
urine and fail to get rid of certain body metabolites if the plasma concentration
becomes too high. It is noted that phosphorus excretion is particularly
inefficient in infants.
However if the mother does not have enough milk, then diluted milk can
be given initially and then slowly un-diluted milk can be given.
Breast nipples cracks and pain:
Sandal wood paste in milk cream can be applied on the breast to heal
cracks. Unrefined coconut oil or unrefined sesame-oil application
is also recommended.
Application of Sesame seeds paste in milk
on breast will remove cracks and pain too.
COW'S MILK
However for certain reasons if the child needs cow's milk, then give
organic cow's whole milk which is free from hormones and other chemicals.
Dilute cow's milk to 50% (half volume milk and half volume water) and
boil the milk well and then feed the child.
Next to human milk, fresh cow's milk is the most ideal food for infants
and children. Do not give concentrated cow's milk, dilute and boil and
then feed.
