I nursed all 3 of my children exclusively until they started solid foods. In addition, I practiced extended breastfeeding, nursing each of my first two children for 2 years and the youngest for 4 years total. I never intended to ever use a homemade formula.

I adored every. single. minute.

Nursing my children was a glorious experience the memories of which I will cherish forever! I’m sure most breastfeeding mothers would report the same.

The topic of homemade formula, even the more widely accepted goats milk formula, is a highly charged and controversial subject. In reality, it is a very important option for women to consider and have available who are not able to have a breastfeeding relationship with their baby.

This is because unpasteurized, donor breastmilk is not always available from reputable sources and in sufficient quantities to meet a baby’s growing appetite. A friend of mine is dealing with this very situation right now with her adopted daughter. While she does her best to secure quality donor milk, the truth is that it isn’t enough, and she must supplement. Her first choice depending on local farm availability is formula made with raw goats milk as it seems to be digested a bit better by her baby.

Of course, all brands of commercial formula even if organic are best avoided if at all possible. The graphic above summarizes the problems with commercial formula quite succinctly.

Why Goats Milk Formula?

With commercial formula best avoided and relying solely on donor breastmilk a risky proposition, the homemade formula becomes an option well worth consideration.

But why goats milk formula in particular?

The reasons could be as simple as the availability of goat milk versus cow milk. The homemade formula is best made with a clean source of raw milk and some parts of the country have raw goat milk far more readily available than raw cow milk.

Another reason could be the digestibility of the formula. The natural homogenization of the fat globules and different structures of the goat milk proteins do make it easier to digest for some babies.

If a baby has trouble with a homemade formula made from raw grass-fed cow milk, for instance, then the next best option would indeed be goats milk formula.

I always suggest to mothers to try homemade formula made with cow milk first because although goat milk is wonderfully rich in brain-building fats, it must be used with caution in infant feeding as, unlike cow milk, goat milk lacks folic acid and is low in the nutrient vitamin B12 both of which are critical to the proper growth and development of a baby.

Fortunately, if goats milk formula does indeed become the necessary choice, the inclusion of small amounts of nutritional yeast and organic grated or desiccated liver in the formula easily remedies this dilemma.

Goats Milk Formula Recipe

Below is the recommended recipe for goats milk formula as published by the Weston A. Price Foundation. I personally know at least a dozen women who have used this recipe with great success when raw grass-fed cow milk was either unavailable or did not digest well for their baby.

*You can order all of the required ingredients for the homemade baby formula in one easy package from Radiant Life by clicking here.

Because the goat formula contains the liver powder, be sure to use bottle nipples that are designed for thicker flowing liquids. You can get them here.

Homemade Goat Milk Formula Video

Below is an instructional video I filmed for the Weston A. Price Foundation on how to prepare a homemade formula yourself. Enjoy!

Sources and More Information

Homemade Nondairy Baby Formula

Why Soy Formula Even if Organic is So Dangerous for Babies

Traveling with Homemade Baby Formula

Feeding an Adopted Baby Without Commercial Formula

State Threatens to Take Baby Over Homemade Goat Milk Formula

Goat Milk Versus Cow Milk