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Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommend delaying the introduction of cow's milk until after 1 year of age due to its low absorbable iron content (1).
There is study evidence (1) that there is an association between the introduction of cow's milk before 1 year of age and an increased rate of delayed developmental milestones after 1 year of age.
Goat's milk (2):
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