Mom jailed for refusing to feed her infant proper formula

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jun 30, 2014

There is some concern about estrogens in soy, but I think it would require a lot. It's okay to give soy milk to older infants along with a variety of other supplemental foods, as long as you're not relying on it to meet nutritional needs. I gave my youngest small amounts of soy milk when he was >6 months.

Doesn't it work the same with supplementing with whole cows milk? Neither cow nor soy (not goat, sheep, almond, rice , coconut or any other) contains all essential nutrients to be a sole source of nutrition.

If I recall correctly a parent misunderstood the pediatrician's recommendation to switch from Similac/Enfamil milk based to soy based and bought regular soy milk (I know now these cartons are clearly marked "not to be used as infant formula" in multiple locations). Infant on next visit was malnourished & dehydrated from a week or so of only receiving soy milk. I think CPS was called but at least realized this wasn't intentional neglect but lack of information & comprehension and recommended parent education and even paid for the right formula as cost was an issue. (Was just over the WIC income guideline)

klone, MSN, RN · Jun 30, 2014

I there is less of a concern with soy milk in infants than there is with cow milk - cow milk protein more likely to result in protein sensitivities, which can cause microbleeds in the gut and lead to anemia.