My non vegan sister (who is slow to change and to taking advice) has finally trusted me with this question :
Is sucrose from cane sugar in baby formula (milk) bad for the baby a couple times a week?
I cannot take the opportunity to tell her about vegan alternatives. It will scare her away. I need to address only this question. I'd like details.
She breast feeds except for two bottles of formula a week.
To add to this question, anyone ever make their own formula out of hemp seeds or anything?
My sister breastfeeds but would like to give one bottle a day because she has less milk at night, it leaves the baby hungry and fussy.
Thanks
Most formulas have corn syrup solids as the main ingredient. That's a good argument against formula right there.
Sucrose, in baby formula, has been banned in Europe. Here's an article that may help you explain this to your sister.
http://www.cornucopia.org/2008/08/baby-formula-with-banned-sugar...
And, as far as making your own baby formula, i would urge extreme caution in this...do a TON of research first! Here is a link that I found based on Weston A Price's recommendations.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/10/11/he...