I have had stomach issues for years, and lately, they seemed to get worse. I needed to figure out something, because my gastrointestinal problems were really beginning to impact my life. My doctor was wondering if it might be IBS, but wasn't convinced. I'd always had difficulty with cow's milk and associated products...too much would make me sick with painful stomach cramps and hours in the bathroom. One day I realized that, even though it was just a bit of milk in each of the few cups of coffee I'd have a day, plus a yogurt or two a day, it really all added up to at least a cup of dairy a day. I had to try stopping the cow's milk products, but I like my homemade milky chai teas and coffees (they are my relaxing treats instead of eating junk and so won't be given up), so broke down and invested in a can of the Meyenberg whole powdered goat milk. I've not had cow's milk or yogurt since the day the can arrived, and I can say that the stomach cramps, gas, bloating, and sudden sprints to the toilet have completely ceased. Completely. I'm kicking myself for not switching sooner. Once I got used to the flavor - it's not bad, just different - everything tasted better and richer with the goat's milk...coffee tastes better, chai tea tastes better, and my stomach FEELS so much better. And, versus dairy alternatives like nut milks, this is easier for me to have shipped and stores longer/better/easier. This will be a repeat purchase!

I love this stuff, granted fresh is always better but this is a decent substitute for quite a few things. I've noticed that a lot of people are deterred from buying this because it clumps really bad - the best way to get rid of that is to make it in a large jar or bottle that can be closed and shaken. When I make this I funnel a bunch of it into a rinsed out whole milk carton, add semi hot water and shake for several minutes. Never had any clumps

Worked perfectly for my milk baths.

I love love love this goat milk! I had to stop breastfeeding my son when I had to have surgery on my breast.. We tried every formula possible, they all made him sick or constipated, and consisted of protein and corn syrup solids. YUCK! This was the only thing easy enough for my little one to digest without issue. No more colic, no more constipation. He's 2.5 now and still drinks it, which is nice bc it's cheaper than organic milk.

I know my title is corny but witty. Anyway, I have been buying Meyenburg goat milk for over 2 years now. From various website. I try to buy at $9 and some change or less. Amazon is pretty good competing at time as far as price.

Anyway, I can't say enough about how great this milk is. Like other parents have reviewed and said I also started using the goat milk due to my son having severe colic and reflux. I was trying to breast feed but had poor supply that got worse with the stress of a sick child. This issue is not uncommon. As another reviewer said goat milk has been used for centuries in other cultures as the go to milk for babies. Also what ever I was eating he was sensitive to also. So I was told by some relatives that were old school nurses, teachers and child care workers to try goat milk. Of course I had to do my research. I actually came across a review on Amazon that gave me the faith and other tools to try it. I researched those sites as well as Dr. Sears and started making my own formula. Mind you I did not tell my pediatrician, I actually switch pediatricians because she told me he would grow out of it. WHAT? If I came to my doctor with severe gas, stomach pain and projectile vomiting I think someone would help me not over look it. Why do they treat babies like that? And we wonder why food allergies are on the rise.

For my recipe I used of course this goat milk, fish oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, vegetable based kids liquid vitamin, kids powdered probiotics, molasses for iron, maple syrup, and agave syrup. A little bit of each item with the goat milk watered down enough that the kids poop is not runny or hard. I made 3 quarts at a time. Stored in a glass air tight container. This recipe may fatty and sweet but breast milk is very fatty and sweet. I am trying to recreate breast milk just like canned formula claims to do but does not come close.

Anyway after I got my recipe straight my son's growth shot up and he started to reach his growth potential. Meaning my husband is tall (6'6") so he should be too or rather getting to it. My son liked the milk right off the bat. I would add what breast milk I could to it before my supply dried up. I think it all helped his immune system. As he never got sick after that until starting early pre-school at 2 years old.

I let the results of my son height and weight staying in the 95% on the growth chart do the talking. Soon the new pediatricians and gastroenterologist were asking what I was giving him and keep doing it. Because most kids with feeding issue are very tiny and sickly. They grow up to have lots of allergies to because their intestines did not get a chance to mature and heal from the crap formula they are given. This info is coming from the gastroenterologist that was assigned to my son. I finally told them goat milk. The gastroenterologist discharged him and gave my son a good prognosis and bill of health. My current pediatricians comments all the time on how strong and tall he is. He also talks about how white his teeth are.

My husband and I have also ditched the cow and only drink goat milk also. Every night at dinner if my son does not eat his food I make him a goat milk "shake" with liquid vitamin and fish oil. He sleeps all night and is still growing. To give you a picture my son is 27 months old (2years and 3 months), weight 34 pounds and is 38 inches tall (wears a 3t/4t), wears a size 10 shoe. Towers above all the kids in his class. No fat just solid. In fact in the last 3 month he has leaned out. Will your child be like this? Maybe....maybe not. But you as the parent can help your child meet his or her growth potential by feeding with a milk with more protein, calcium and healthy brain fats.

If you are reading this...I hope it helps. Trust you parent instinct. Don't let anyone make you think you are crazy to get help for your child. Goat milk is safe unless your child is allergic to all animal milk. Yes making formula takes time that is why I made it in big batches. You can also make a batch and freeze it. Make over the weekend and freeze plastic containers of it. I did that when traveling. Yes making formula cost money on the front end but I would rather do this than pay co-pays at various doctors offices for this allergy or that illness due to poor feeding. After the age of one year old it gets easier because you just make it like the directions say. Goat milk is naturally sweet. No need to add anything. Say no to this nasty, stinky, chemical formula. If God says the same, with my next child it is breast milk and goat milk to supplement from day one. I have cut a lot out of my diet as a result of this experience so hopefully more breast milk but if not I have my recipes ready and laminated.

Also due to this I am currently training as a health and wellness coach to help other parents. Again I hope this help you or your family.