We do organic milk. It is nice that it keeps longer but that is not a primary consideration since milk is consumed pretty fast here. I guess I buy it because the kids drink so much milk I'd rather err on the side of caution and get it if it does turn out to be better for them. I'm not a really militant about it. The kids have certainly had regular milk from time to time and they drink regular milk at daycare now.
ETA: We buy organic yogurt and cheese for my younger child. My older kid won't eat "baby" yogurt anymore so she eats just regular yogurt.
We do organic milk. It is nice that it keeps longer but that is not a primary consideration since milk is consumed pretty fast here. I guess I buy it because the kids drink so much milk I'd rather err on the side of caution and get it if it does turn out to be better for them. I'm not a really militant about it. The kids have certainly had regular milk from time to time and they drink regular milk at daycare now.
ETA: We buy organic yogurt and cheese for my younger child. My older kid won't eat "baby" yogurt anymore so she eats just regular yogurt.
We do organic milk. It is nice that it keeps longer but that is not a primary consideration since milk is consumed pretty fast here. I guess I buy it because the kids drink so much milk I'd rather err on the side of caution and get it if it does turn out to be better for them. I'm not a really militant about it. The kids have certainly had regular milk from time to time and they drink regular milk at daycare now.
ETA: We buy organic yogurt and cheese for my younger child. My older kid won't eat "baby" yogurt anymore so she eats just regular yogurt.
Why is organic yogurt considered baby yogurt?
A lot of the baby/full fat yogurt brands that are easy to find are also organic (yobaby). We do buy organic yogurt for both kids as well as some other organic items. I try to buy local when possible.
We do organic milk. It is nice that it keeps longer but that is not a primary consideration since milk is consumed pretty fast here. I guess I buy it because the kids drink so much milk I'd rather err on the side of caution and get it if it does turn out to be better for them. I'm not a really militant about it. The kids have certainly had regular milk from time to time and they drink regular milk at daycare now.
ETA: We buy organic yogurt and cheese for my younger child. My older kid won't eat "baby" yogurt anymore so she eats just regular yogurt.
Why is organic yogurt considered baby yogurt?
You can find "regular" yogurt that is organic but for some reason my daughter won't eat it. She also won't eat the yo-baby we give our younger child that she used to eat. She eats a regular brand of yogurt and has become intensely brand specific. I've tried to break her of this preference (that is separate posting topic) but have no succeeded yet. For now she eats regular stuff because that is better than nothing.
We buy non-organic now. For a while I was buying organic but then I read a bunch of articles that talked about how all milk is regulated by federal law and can't have hormones or antibiotics and that the "organic" label on milk is really just a marketing ploy.
A lot of the baby/full fat yogurt brands that are easy to find are also organic (yobaby). We do buy organic yogurt for both kids as well as some other organic items. I try to buy local when possible.
I never bought yobaby because of the sugar. I don't think it's that hard to find low fat organic brands though (stoneyfield, greenway, TJ's). The baby yogurt stuff is an annoying gimmick!
You can find "regular" yogurt that is organic but for some reason my daughter won't eat it. She also won't eat the yo-baby we give our younger child that she used to eat. She eats a regular brand of yogurt and has become intensely brand specific. I've tried to break her of this preference (that is separate posting topic) but have no succeeded yet. For now she eats regular stuff because that is better than nothing.
You can find "regular" yogurt that is organic but for some reason my daughter won't eat it. She also won't eat the yo-baby we give our younger child that she used to eat. She eats a regular brand of yogurt and has become intensely brand specific. I've tried to break her of this preference (that is separate posting topic) but have no succeeded yet. For now she eats regular stuff because that is better than nothing.
LOL - let me know when you find the secret!!
Well my in laws generally just save the old container and but other yogurt in it. But my daughter is far more distrustful of me. If I give her yogurt in a bowl or even in just an open container she will ask for "yogurt in a closed container".
Post by donthasslethehoff on Jun 26, 2013 9:34:28 GMT -5
Random question, for the people saying that organic is expensive. For those of you who formula fed around the 9 month age, are you spending more money on organic milk than you did on formula?
Someone mentioned that they were spending $20 a week on organic milk. DD goes through a plastic container of enfamil in about 5-6 days, which costs $25 (without a coupon). I figured once we transitioned to milk, even if we did organic, we'd still be saving money.
So, here's my hierarchy of milk, LOL: 1. Local and organic. The most cost-effective option for me is Organic Valley's non-ultra pasteurized version (regular carton, not carton with a plastic spout--the plastic spout is on their ultra-pasteurized, non-region-specific milk). Problem is, I can only find this at the co-op store that's totally out of my way. 2. Local and non-organic, but I know the dairy's family-owned and humane: Again, though, this is sold at our co-op, which I only get to about once a month. 3. Organic and not ultra-pasteurized: I can get this at TJ's, so it's my go-to. I can't tell if it's local at all. 4. Conventional, not ultra-pasteurized: Again, can get this at TJ's. I buy if organic is sold out. Can't tell if it's local. 5. Organic, ultra-pasteurized: Ultra-pasteurization denatures proteins and makes the milk taste flat, IMO. Plus, I don't like to buy from the giant "organic" dairies like Horizon (ethical reservations due to their past actions). Last I heard, Horizon produces Target's house brand. 6. Conventional, ultra-pasteurized. But given a choice between, say, Darigold conventional ultra-pasteurized and Horizon/White Wave organic UP, I'd choose the Darigold.
And I know all this from researching on my own a few years back when H and I were deciding when/what to buy organic.
We do regular milk. The added hormones aren't allowed in Canada, and they spot check for antibiotics and dump the whole truck of milk if a farmer tries to "cheat". I have enough confidence in regular milk.
Oh, plus the part where until very recently, DS didn't really drink it anyway. He's coming around to the idea a year later.
Random question, for the people saying that organic is expensive. For those of you who formula fed around the 9 month age, are you spending more money on organic milk than you did on formula?
Someone mentioned that they were spending $20 a week on organic milk. DD goes through a plastic container of enfamil in about 5-6 days, which costs $25 (without a coupon). I figured once we transitioned to milk, even if we did organic, we'd still be saving money.
DS has been drinking formula full-time for about 6 weeks. One $25 container lasted about 4-5 days. He's only been drinking WCM for a few days, but I think he's on track to go through a ($7 for organic) gallon in the same amount of time. We drink 1%, so I hate having to buy two gallons, but I'm definitely spending less.
Random question, for the people saying that organic is expensive. For those of you who formula fed around the 9 month age, are you spending more money on organic milk than you did on formula?
Someone mentioned that they were spending $20 a week on organic milk. DD goes through a plastic container of enfamil in about 5-6 days, which costs $25 (without a coupon). I figured once we transitioned to milk, even if we did organic, we'd still be saving money.
DS has been drinking formula full-time for about 6 weeks. One $25 container lasted about 4-5 days. He's only been drinking WCM for a few days, but I think he's on track to go through a ($7 for organic) gallon in the same amount of time. We drink 1%, so I hate having to buy two gallons, but I'm definitely spending less.
Okay good, that's what I thought. I was like wahhhh, even if I am paying $8 a gallon for organic, I figured there was no way in hell I'd be spending close to as much as I spend on formula once she transitions over to milk. Thanks.
I buy organic milk and kids yogurt. But then I get regular cheese, which is DS's preference of the 3 (he rarely drinks milk). He was a solid milk drinker until a week long virus, and now barely will touch it.
Random question, for the people saying that organic is expensive. For those of you who formula fed around the 9 month age, are you spending more money on organic milk than you did on formula?
Someone mentioned that they were spending $20 a week on organic milk. DD goes through a plastic container of enfamil in about 5-6 days, which costs $25 (without a coupon). I figured once we transitioned to milk, even if we did organic, we'd still be saving money.
Once they switch to milk, they are also eating quite a bit of food as well.
Post by whitepicketfence on Jun 26, 2013 11:13:57 GMT -5
We buy organic milk. DD2 is a huge milk drinker. She goes through an entire gallon of whole milk by herself in 2.5 to 3 days. We spend a fortune on milk in our home.
We certainly don't buy 100% organic but I'm a stickler for organic, hormone/antibiotic free animal byproducts (milk, eggs, meat). We buy our beef from a local farmer. I've been meaning to find someone local for eggs, chicken, and milk, too.
We get it delivered from a local dairy-easier since we go through a lot of milk. It's not organic but they claim it's just as good. It has been tested against organic milk and tested negative for antibiotics and pesticides.
ours isn't organic, but it's local and hormone/antibiotic free.
You are in CO right? Do you get it from Longmont Dairy? I have been considering trying it and was wondering how it was.
We actually use royal crest because when we started (like 15+ years ago) longmont didn't deliver to us. We LOVE the milk and the cheese. I've heard longmont dairy is really good as well, their cheese is more expensive though. And the convenience of milk delivery is awesome.
Organic got too expensive for us as my son LOVES milk. I never noticed organic lasting longer and different brands taste different, so you can certainly find a great tasting non-organic brand.
Soozy and Token, can you find me some articles about the regulations that dairies be antibiotic free? I am tempted to stick with store brand if that is indeed how it is run.
daycare will be doing regular whole milk but she only goes 2 days a week, most milk will be consumed at home.