Probiotic Yogurt

kellyag · #1 (**permalink**) 07-11-10, 13:51

Hello!
I am about to make my son Annabel's creamy mango recipe but the natural yogurt that I could get is a probiotic one. Does anyone know if it is OK to give this to a 5 month old?

Thanks!

DrP · #2 (**permalink**) 07-11-10, 20:23

I would have thought 5 months was a bit too young for any yoghurt.

I think that the general guidelines are that you shouldn't introduce yoghurt before 6 months and then try and use a full fat plain yoghurt (preferably sugar free).

I would be inclined to stay away form probiotic yoghurts for babies.

yummumamanda · #3 (**permalink**) 16-12-10, 06:38

Yogurt is not just a delicious snack with fruits on the bottom, it has great health benefits. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B 12. When yogurt is compared to milk, yogurt contains more calcium and protein because of the added cultures in the yogurt.
Yogurt is made from dairy products; it is very high in calcium, which is highly beneficial for bone and teeth health. Calcium is especially important for those seeking to prevent bone density loss and osteoporosis. Healthy levels of calcium can also encourage the body to maintain and lose weight. Yogurt is also a good source of protein, which helps give the body energy to keep you going throughout the day.

ruths · #4 (**permalink**) 16-12-10, 19:57

the point???

DrP · #5 (**permalink**) 17-12-10, 11:54

I think we all wonder that and tbh I don't think there is one. yummumamanda makes very random posts all over the place.

éinínsmom · #6 (**permalink**) 17-12-10, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrP

I think we all wonder that and tbh I don't think there is one. yummumamanda makes very random posts all over the place.

And they're generally just copied and pasted info from somewhere else.....

salljf77 · #7 (**permalink**) 17-12-10, 15:14

I was wondering this too as I coildnt find any plain natural yoghurt in our local Tescos

ellie_792 · #8 (**permalink**) 18-12-10, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrP

I would have thought 5 months was a bit too young for any yoghurt.

I think that the general guidelines are that you shouldn't introduce yoghurt before 6 months and then try and use a full fat plain yoghurt (preferably sugar free).

I would be inclined to stay away form probiotic yoghurts for babies.

I agree with DrP, i do think 5months is a bit young for any kind of yoghurt... It wasn't until my daughter was around 7months when she had her 1st yoghurt. i do think its best to wait 6 months, But u could still have fun making fruit puree mixed with rice cereal.

isabellasmum · #9 (**permalink**) 18-12-10, 16:18

Guidelines are six months for dairy. I gave plain greek yoghurt and avoided all the little stars/petit filous/ munch bunch stuff as they are all sweetened, sometimes I added fruit but mostly she had it straight up.

She still loves plain yoghurt but now gets embarrassingly excited about munch bunch when we go places.