Prep warning
Goat's milk is not suitable as a main drink before 12 months: like cow's milk it is not nutritionally complete for a baby and is low in iron and folate. Small amounts cooked into a dish are fine from about 6 months. It is a dairy food and cross-reacts with cow's milk, so treat it as the milk allergen and introduce it carefully. Use only pasteurized goat's milk.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use small amounts of pasteurized goat's milk in cooking, such as in a soft porridge, mashed vegetables, or a sauce, not as a drink. As a dairy food that cross-reacts with cow's milk, offer it on its own first and watch for any reaction.
Liquid; stir small amounts into cooked food. Not a drink at this age.
9-12 months
Keep using pasteurized goat's milk in cooked foods rather than as a drink. It can go into mashes, sauces, and grains, but it should not replace breast milk or formula as the main milk before 12 months.
Liquid; use in cooking, not as the main drink yet.
12-18 months
From 12 months, full-fat pasteurized goat's milk can be offered as a drink in an open or free-flow cup. Offer it with meals rather than constantly through the day, and keep it as part of a varied diet.
Liquid; serve in an open or free-flow cup, not a bottle.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Milk is a common allergen. Read Milk guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Goat milk?
Most babies can try Goat milk from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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