Cows milk contains high amounts of protein and minerals. So Infants can not digest cows milk as easily or completely as they can breast milk or formula.<br> Yes, you can give formula milk after your doctor suggestion. Prebiotics rich formula milk is closer to mother milk.

Cow milk giving early before 1 yr of age can cause food allergies. The baby`s stomach is sensitive and digestion of cow milk is a little heavy for the baby. Apart from that cow milk if not suited well for the baby can cause allergies which may leave a long term effect on the child`s health. Its proven in many research papers across the global to consider standard age for introduction of milk to be above the age of 1 yr. But many Indian parenting scenario stories are different. We always have to look for foods to increase breastmilk Foods to increase Breastmilkoods are considered in boosting a mother's milk supply: - Methi seeds - Fennel seeds (saunf) - Garlic - Green leafy vegetables like spinach, methi, sarso saag, dill - Cumin seeds (jeera) - Gourds like lauki, tori, tinda - Lentils especially red masoor dal - Nuts like almonds and cashew Most importantly do drink 8-10 glasses of water. Formula milk can be avoided till the mothers is able to feed her child well. Breastfeeding is a natuarl source to help health to be improved/. I hope this helps ..