Cow Milk vs Buffalo Milk: Which is Better For Your Child?

Milk is a beverage that is considered a whole food because it contains all the essential elements that your body needs. It is high in calcium, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats, and therefore offers numerous health benefits. It contains calcium and vitamin D which helps in full body development of children. Milk comes in a variety of forms, with cow’s and buffalo’s milk being the most common. As a mother, you are constantly under pressure to find out which milk is best for your baby.Also read – Tirumala launches ‘White Gold’ 100% thick and creamy buffalo milk and yoghurt

Cow’s milk vs buffalo’s milk:

Cow’s milk contains less fat than buffalo’s milk, which makes it lighter and more easily digestible. Cow’s milk is thicker and more creamy than buffalo’s milk. As a result, heavy foods like curd, cheese, kheer, kulfi and ghee are made with it. Rasgulla, Sandesh and Rasmalai are desserts made from cow’s milk. Also read – Can Cow Urine Cure Skin Disorders, Rheumatism And Leprosy? This is what the Cow Commission of India says

Buffalo milk contains about 11% more protein than cow’s milk. Proteins, like lipids, are difficult for newborns to digest. This is another reason to prefer cow’s milk for your one year old baby. Cow’s milk is low in fat compared to buffalo’s milk. Because of this cow’s milk has a thin consistency. Buffalo milk, on the other hand, is high in fat and has a dense consistency. Cow’s milk contains 3-4% fat, while buffalo’s milk contains 7-8% fat. As a result, cow’s milk is preferred over buffalo’s milk for children under one year of age, as the latter takes longer to absorb and digest. Also read – ‘Lot Research Prove Me Wrong’: Dilip Ghosh stands with gold mark in cow’s milk

How much milk should your baby drink in a day?

Do not give your baby more than three cups of cow’s milk daily. She will not be able to eat other things as it is important for your child to complete his own diet.

Which milk is better?

When it comes to deciding whether cow’s milk or buffalo’s milk is better for babies, cow’s milk is better to start with as buffalo milk is high in fat and difficult to digest. Buffalo milk can be preferred because it has more fat, protein, calcium and calories than cow’s milk, which makes it more nutritious. However, it can be difficult for children to digest. Cow’s milk is more easily digestible and keeps the baby hydrated.

Disclaimer: This content, including advice, provides general information only. It is by no means a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.