Colostrum

[Janelovesmax]

In the same place where I found raw goat's milk, they sell cow's milk colostrum.

Since I'm no longer capable to breastfeed (oh sadness.....), I am wondering if it's a good idea to purchase it for my son.

[Fermentula]

Jane,

I don't have an answer about feeding children because that isn't my area of expertise but have you ever seen colostrum in large quantites? The farmer who brings "pet food" raw milk to my store brought a quart of cow 1st day colostrum for a special order and I didn't really expect it to be that color. The color was a very strange yellowish/pinkish/brownish hue. I just wanted to warn you in case you decided to get some.

-Marc

[ajsgirl]

Jane,

I don't know anything about cow's colostrum, but have you thought about or looked into getting donor milk, to supplement the formula? A few ounces a day is still good for immunity and all that other good stuff! Do you have a friend that might be willing to pump a little for your son? Thought I'd throw that out there... (some people are adverse to getting someone else's milk)

[twins10705]

I think the colostrum can cause gas and loose stools though it does have a lot of good antibodies and nutrients, I would go easy on it.

[Leilalu]

Originally Posted by twins10705

I think the colostrum can cause gas and loose stools though it does have a lot of good antibodies and nutrients, I would go easy on it.

Sometimes when I am in the city(S.F) I stop by a co-op and get Organic Pastures colostrom. But it has chocolate in it. It just tastes like a yummy chocolate milk to me.

My kids like to try to drink alot of it really fast though, and their stools do tend to get loose. I think it could be okay as a supplement, but not as a staple drink.

[ajsgirl]

here's a question... why aren't the baby cows getting the colostrum? or maybe they get human milk from a bottle?

seriously, though. what does the newborn calf get if its mother is giving her colostrum to the farmer?

[Janelovesmax]

Originally Posted by Fermentula

Jane,

I don't have an answer about feeding children because that isn't my area of expertise but have you ever seen colostrum in large quantites? The farmer who brings "pet food" raw milk to my store brought a quart of cow 1st day colostrum for a special order and I didn't really expect it to be that color. The color was a very strange yellowish/pinkish/brownish hue. I just wanted to warn you in case you decided to get some.

-Marc

Thank you for warning, I have never even tasted or tried colostrum or seen colostrum (besides my own), that's why I wanted to get information.

[Janelovesmax]

Originally Posted by ajsgirl

Jane,

I don't know anything about cow's colostrum, but have you thought about or looked into getting donor milk, to supplement the formula? A few ounces a day is still good for immunity and all that other good stuff! Do you have a friend that might be willing to pump a little for your son? Thought I'd throw that out there... (some people are adverse to getting someone else's milk)

Thank you for suggestion, I did look into it, but found to be pricey, I can't afford...I actually no longer give him formula (thank God), just goat's milk, he is 13mo old...
Oh man, I wish I could still nurse, I'm so jealous of women who had successful nursing experience, mine was a nightmare.

I have no friend who nurses at this time.

[Janelovesmax]

Originally Posted by twins10705

I think the colostrum can cause gas and loose stools though it does have a lot of good antibodies and nutrients, I would go easy on it.

Thank you for warning! Uh-oh, my son is gassy as is...

[Janelovesmax]

Originally Posted by Leilalu

Sometimes when I am in the city(S.F) I stop by a co-op and get Organic Pastures colostrom. But it has chocolate in it. It just tastes like a yummy chocolate milk to me.

My kids like to try to drink alot of it really fast though, and their stools do tend to get loose. I think it could be okay as a supplement, but not as a staple drink.

What do you mean, like a tbs a day? Like give me an example of how much, I'm clueless!

[Janelovesmax]

Originally Posted by ajsgirl

here's a question... why aren't the baby cows getting the colostrum? or maybe they get human milk from a bottle?

seriously, though. what does the newborn calf get if its mother is giving her colostrum to the farmer?

mmm...good question...

[Leilalu]

Originally Posted by Janelovesmax

What do you mean, like a tbs a day? Like give me an example of how much, I'm clueless!

When colostrum has naturally occuring antibodies and such that clean out the intestines pretty well. Like how a human baby gets colostrom to clean out the mecomium and help establish good intestinal flora.
I would think you could give a bit each day, but I don't know the age.You might just have to do trial and error. You could also mix it in one bottle a day.

[twins10705]

Originally Posted by ajsgirl

here's a question... why aren't the baby cows getting the colostrum? or maybe they get human milk from a bottle?

seriously, though. what does the newborn calf get if its mother is giving her colostrum to the farmer?

Even with the calf drinking all he needs, you can still milk out a lot of extra colostrum. Most dairy breeds of cattle are bred to produce a lot more than one calf will need -- some families keep two calves on one cow and still have tons of milk for themselves.