Is Cow's Milk a Must for Toddlers? with Sophie Egan

May 29, 2025

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#42: Does your one-year-old really need to drink cow’s milk? In this episode, food writer and mom of twins Sophie Egan, author of How to Be a Conscious Eater, joins me to explore the cultural, environmental, and ethical reasons some families choose to skip cow’s milk after age one. We’re digging into what it means to make conscious food choices for your baby—and your planet…and whether or not skipping cow’s milk is a good idea.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Challenge the idea that cow’s milk is a toddler must-have and explore where that recommendation really comes from

2. Discover why some families are skipping cow’s milk—for reasons that go beyond just nutrition

3. Learn how to make food choices that reflect your values around health, culture, and the environment—even with young kids

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/42

Links from this episode:

• Visit Sophie’s website https://www.sophieegan.com/

• Read Sophie’s email newsletter “Climate Kitchen” written for climate curious parents and empowering food loving families who care https://climate-kitchen.beehiiv.com/

• Read Sophie’s book How to Be a Conscious Eater on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/426PUUs

• Listen to Sophie Egan on the Pressure Cooker podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-why-american-kids-drink-so-much-milk/id1625942344?i=1000657895609

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get $50 off when you sign up using the code BLWPOD50

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠