Prep warning
Do not offer as a drink before 12 months. Until the first birthday, use it only as an ingredient in cooked foods. After 12 months, choose fortified goat milk if available.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Not a drink at this age. Use a small amount as an ingredient in cooked foods like porridge, mashed potato, rice, or baked goods, or mix into purees and sauces.
Not served on its own. Used only as a cooking ingredient.
9-12 months
Still not a drink at this age. Keep using it as an ingredient in cooked foods, purees, and sauces.
Not served on its own. Used only as a cooking ingredient.
12-18 months
Now okay as a drink. Start with small servings in an open cup at meals. Choose fortified goat milk if available.
Serve in an open cup at meals.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Goat milk?
Most babies can try Goat milk from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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