Looking for an alternative to cow'smilk infant formula for your baby? To provide your baby with milk structurally similar to breast milk, goat's milk infant formula is a good option. Discover all its nutritional benefits!
Important notice : Breast milk is the ideal and natural food for every infant. According to WHO recommendations, the best food for babies between 0 and 6 months is still their mother's milk. Biostime follows the principles of the WHO Code and therefore does not advertise products intended for children under 6 months. Your doctor or pharmacist is the only qualified professional to advise you on these products.
Goat's milk for infants and its nutritional qualities
Good news: goat's milk infant formula has characteristics in common with breast milk 3,4 ! It also contains the essential nutrients 5 for the proper development of your baby.
Goat's milk also contains calcium 5 - essential for your baby to build strong bones - and contains DHA 6 which contributes to the normal development of vision in infants up to 12 months: it is therefore valuable!
Goat's milk infant formula and cow's milk infant formula: what are the differences?
We'll tell you everything! For your baby, whether it's goat's or cow's milk formula, it will be equally nutritious and provide everything your baby needs. So officially, there's no such thing as a better formula! Hold on a minute, though, there are still some differences between these two products:
- Taste: Some babies don't like the taste of cow's milk and have trouble getting used to it. At Biostime , we offer a goat's milk infant formula with a delicate taste for your baby's enjoyment!
- Certain specific components: structurally identical components to those of breast milk are preserved. Goat's milk infant formula notably contains proteins* which are not very dense in the stomach and therefore allow for an efficient digestion process 8 , and carbohydrates, called oligosaccharides, which nourish the baby's intestinal microbiota 3 .
- The environmental impact: goat farming produces 6 times less methane (one of the main greenhouse gases) than cow farming 2. And less greenhouse gas is always better for fighting climate change!
SN-2 Organic Goat: nutritious and acts for the planet 2 !
Because we are committed to taking care of your baby's health while limiting our carbon footprint, we have developed an organic goat's milk infant formula with nutritional qualities 5 and ecological qualities 2 .
With our team of experts, we have carefully considered the composition of this goat's milk infant formula, which contains all the essentials for your baby.5 Here are its 3 key components:
- Dairy lipids from whole goat's milk replace palm oil. Naturally rich in palmitic acid and with a structure similar to breast milk, whole goat's milk gives Biostime SN-2 Organic Goat 2nd and 3rd stage formulas a lipid profile adapted to your baby's needs. Indeed, the structure of the palmitic acid present in whole goat's milk tends to improve its absorption in your baby's stomach. <sup>9</sup>
- DHA 6 which contributes to the normal development of vision in infants up to 12 months.
- The combination of organic fibers and bifidus lactic acid bacteria contributes to the development of a healthy microbiota for your baby. 10
The eco-friendly extras of this organic baby milk? To guarantee high-quality milk, the goats are free to graze outdoors whenever they want ! And we didn't choose just any goats: they are Saanen goats, renowned for the delicate taste of their milk. Using their whole milk gives our SN-2 Organic Goat 2nd and 3rd stage formulas a wonderfully delicious flavor. Furthermore, they benefit from a natural diet, 60 % of which is locally produced and certified organic. Antibiotics and hormones are prohibited . And to top it all off, we prioritize production in Normandy, at the Isigny Sainte-Mère cooperative.
And you, which infant formula do you prefer?
Which infant formula did you choose to give your baby? Do you have a preference? Would you like to learn more about infant formulas and their nutritional benefits? Share your experiences and ask us your questions at contact@biostime.fr or via DM on Instagram @biostime.fr . See you soon!
*Important: beware of allergies!
90% of babies allergic to cow's milk protein are also allergic to goat's milk protein.7 If your baby has this type of allergy, there is a good chance that goat's milk infant formula is also unsuitable. It is best to seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Important notice: Breast milk is the ideal and natural food for infants.
- Study by the Institut des Mamans, Goat's Milk, February 19, 2021
- Groups of 7 mothers giving or having given goat's milk to their babies. 2 Plan Research International, Agricultural land use and emissions of CH4 and N2O in Europe, March 2002
- van Leeuwen SS et al. J Agric Food Chem 2020; 68(47): 13469-13485
- De Noni I. et al. EFSA SciRep 2009; 231:1-107.
- In accordance with current regulations
- Docosahexaenoic acid – in accordance with current regulations
- Like all infant formulas made from goat's milk
- Prosser CG et al. Journal of Food Science 2021; 86(2): 257-265
- Bronksy J et al. JPGN 2019;68:742–760
- Martin R. Beneficial Microbes 2010; 1(4): 367-382
- In accordance with organic farming regulations
- Supplier data AVH Dairy Trade BV, 2021
