Homemade Baby Formula

Why I Made My Own Formula

Another challenge that sometimes comes with PCOS is the inability to lactate properly. As a new mother I was only able to produce about half of what my girl needed in a day. We quickly learned that she was intolerant of cow proteins in standard formula too. Even commercial goat milk formula caused her a great deal of indigestion and suffering. All of these factors led me to start making my own.

The recipe continued to evolve with the ever changing digestive system of a baby. Rotating certain ingredients helps diversify the nutrient profile while their little systems adapt to handle more. I’ve included all versions.

While some of the supplements mentioned in these formulas are optional, I strongly suggest adding a version of colostrum (IgG or SBI) and Saccharomyces boulardi (known for raising total IgA), daily. Both are primary immunoglobulins found in breast milk. Rotating an infant probiotic with S. boulardi included is best practice for assisting microbiome diversity in formula fed babies.

Marin’s Goat Milk Formula Recipe

Yields: just over 8 ounces

1/2 cup of filtered water (room temp or tepid warm)

1/2 cup full fat goat milk (room temp if possible)

1/2 tablespoon maple syrup powder (maple sugar)

1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

1/2 teaspoon EFA blend (Flora 7 Sources) in the fridge (rotate with extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 tsp Cod liver oil)

1/4 teaspoon SBI Protect

1/4 teaspoon acerola powder (omit if using the mulit-vitamin drops)

1/8 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (rotate w/ one capsule desiccated liver and omit if using vitamin drops)

Only given in 1 bottle per day

Probiotics (1/3 cap of the Metagenics Ultra Flora or 1 sachet Biokult)

One drop Vitamin D drops (400 IU) or 1/4th tsp. non-flavored cod liver oil

One (1 ml) baby multi-vitamin drops

Instructions:

• Melt coconut oil over low heat in small copper saucier that sits on the stove. Takes only a few seconds.

• Combine milk and water in a glass one cup measure and add to the blender.

• With the blender running on low add remaining ingredients

• Turn blender on high for several seconds to emulsify the fats. Serve immediately.

Notes:

1. If possible, set goat milk out and cover about 30min before to let it come to room temp so the fats emulsify better in the blender.

2. Eyeball 1/8 teaspoon if using blackstrap molasses. Formula should look close to prepared Sammy’s Milk (goat milk formula) in color (caramel latte).

3. Store any extra in the refrigerator and only leave it at room temperature for a few hours max.

4. Clean and sanitize blender parts, 1 cup measure, and measuring spoons immediately after each use. Keep all dry ingredients tightly sealed. Return all ingredients to the fridge that need to be chilled (maple syrup, Flora EFA, Probiotics).

Marin’s Goat Milk Formula Recipe (Version 2)

Yields: just over 8 ounces

1/2 cup of filtered water (room temp or tepid warm)

1/2 cup full fat goat milk (room temp if possible)

1/2 tablespoon maple syrup powder (maple sugar)

1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

1/2 teaspoon EFA blend (Flora 7 Sources) in the fridge (rotate with EVOO or Expeller Pressed Avocado oil or 1/4 tsp Cod liver oil)

1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast

1/4 teaspoon collagen peptides

1/4 teaspoon acerola powder (omit if using the mulit-vitamin drops)

1/8 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (rotate w/ one capsule desiccated liver and omit if using vitamin drops)

Only given in 1 bottle per day

Probiotics (1/3 cap of the Metagenics Ultra Flora or 1 sachet Biokult)

One drop Vit D drops (400 IU) or 1/4th tsp. non-flavored cod liver oil

One (1 ml) baby multi-vitamin drops

Instructions:

• Melt coconut oil over low heat in small copper saucier that sits on the stove. Takes only a few seconds.

• Combine milk and water in a glass one cup measure and add to the blender.

• With the blender running on low add remaining ingredients

• Turn blender on high for several seconds to emulsify the fats. Serve immediately.

Notes:

1. If possible, set goat milk out and cover about 30min before to let it come to room temp so the fats emulsify better in the blender.

2. Eyeball 1/8 teaspoon if using blackstrap molasses. Formula should look close to prepared Sammy’s Milk in color (caramel latte).

3. Store any extra in the refrigerator and only leave it at room temperature for a few hours max.

4. Clean and sanitize blender parts, 1 cup measure, and measuring spoons immediately after each use. Keep all dry ingredients tightly sealed. Return all ingredients to the fridge that need to be chilled (maple syrup, Flora EFA, Probiotics).

Marin’s Goat Milk Formula Recipe (by the quart)

Yields: just over 32 ounces

2 cups filtered water (room temp or tepid warm)

2 cups whole goat milk (room temp if possible)

1 teaspoon maple syrup powder (maple sugar)

1/2 teaspoon flaxseed oil

1/2 teaspoon EFA (Flora 7 Sources), or extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon of SBI Protect

1 teaspoon of chicory fiber or tapioca fiber

1/8 teaspoon vitamin C powder

1 capsule of desiccated liver

1/2 capsule of probiotics

Instructions:

• Combine milk and water in a glass one cup measure and add to the blender.

• With blender running on the lowest setting, pour in approximately 1 cup of milk and add oils.

• With the blender running on low add remaining ingredients

• Turn blender on high for several seconds to fully emulsify the fats.

• Allow foam to dissipate before serving. Store remaining in the fridge to serve throughout the day.

Notes:

1. Rotate goat milk’s every other day with coconut milk recipe to vary baby’s nutrient profile.

2. If possible, set goat milk out and cover about 30min before to let it come to room temp so the fats emulsify better in the blender.

3. Clean and sanitize blender parts, 1 cup measure, and measuring spoons immediately after each use. Keep all dry ingredients tightly sealed. Return all ingredients to the fridge that need to be chilled (maple syrup, Flora EFA, Probiotics).

Marin’s Canned Coconut Milk Formula Recipe (by the quart)

Yields: just over 32 ounces

1.5 cups filtered water (room temp or tepid warm)

1 cup coconut water

1 can coconut milk

1 teaspoon maple syrup powder (maple sugar)

1 tablespoon collagen peptides

1/2 teaspoon SBI Protect

1 teaspoon of chicory fiber or tapioca fiber

1/8 teaspoon vitamin C powder

1 capsule of desiccated liver

1/2 capsule of probiotics

Instructions:

• Combine milk and water in a glass one cup measure and add to the blender.

• With blender running on the lowest setting, pour in approximately 1 cup of warmed oil/milk

• With the blender running on low add remaining ingredients

• Turn blender on high for several seconds to fully emulsify the fats.

• Allow foam to dissipate before serving. Store remaining in the fridge to serve throughout the day.

Notes:

1. Rotate coconut milk goat’s milk recipe to vary baby’s nutrient profile. Baby gets approximately 1 quart of each a day.

2. If using coconut milk from a carton instead of can liquid ratio is 3 cups coconut milk, 1 cup coconut water. No regular water needed.

3. Canned coconut milk comes with a lot of fat/cream that will not full emulsify even after blended. Open the can and skim off as much cream as possible before using. Fat will float to the top after it has rested in the fridge. This will need to be skimmed before pouring into a bottle.

4. Clean and sanitize blender parts, 1 cup measure, and measuring spoons immediately after each use. Keep all dry ingredients tightly sealed. Return all ingredients to the fridge that need to be chilled (maple syrup, Flora EFA, Probiotics).

Marin’s Toddler Milk Version 1 (as of 13 months)

Yields: 2.5 liters (enough for approximately 24 hours

3 cups filtered water

1 cup coconut water

1 quart unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk (I purposefully rotate)

2 tablespoons collagen peptides

1 teaspoon molasses

1 teaspoon Omega 3 oil (either fish oil or plant based, I rotate)

1 teaspoon hemp seed oil, optional (rotated with other oils)

1/2 tablespoon elderberry juice (only on daycare days)

1/2 teaspoon SBI Protect

1 dropper full of CBD oil

1/2 -1 teaspoon vitamin C powder (only full teaspoon needed if she is sick)

1/4 teaspoon probiotic powder

2 caps of Kids Multi Vitamin

1 cap of the Desiccated Liver

Instructions:

• Fill the Vitamix pitcher with 3 cups of filter water. Add the coconut water and approximately 1 cup (only) of the milk. You will add the rest of the milk later. ! cup of milk in the beginning helps the oils emulsify better but adding it all at the beginning fills the pitcher to high and while streaming in oils can make a mess.

• Melt coconut oil over the stove.

• Turn Vitamix on 4-5 power setting to get a strong vortex going and stream in all the oils, including the CBD oil.

• Turn the Vitamix down to 2-3 setting and while it’s running add in the rest of the ingredients. Stream in the remaining coconut/almond milk. Pour milk into the a clean 2.5 liter milk jug.

Marin’s Toddler Milk Version 2 (rotated with version 1)

Yields: 2.5 liters (enough for approximately 24 hours

• 3 cups filtered water

• 1 cup coconut water

• 1 quart unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk (I purposefully rotate)

• 2 tablespoons collagen powder (white powder)

• 1/2 scoop of fiber powder (canister)

• 1/2 scoop greens powder (canister)

• 1 teaspoon molasses

• 1 teaspoon Omega 3 oil (either fish oil or plant based, I rotate)

• 1 teaspoon SBI Protect

• 1 teaspoon hemp seed oil, optional, (rotated with other oils)

• 1/2 tablespoon elderberry juice, in the fridge, (only on daycare days)

• 1 dropper full of CBD oil

• 1/2 -1 teaspoon vitamin C powder (only full teaspoon needed if she is sick)

• 1/4 teaspoon probiotic powder

• 2 caps of Kids Multi Vitamin

• 1 cap of the Desiccated Liver

• Fill the Vitamix pitcher with 3 cups of filter water. Add the coconut water and approximately 1 cup (only) of the milk. You will add the rest of the milk later. ! cup of milk in the beginning helps the oils emulsify better but adding it all at the beginning fills the pitcher to high and while streaming in oils can make a mess.

• Melt coconut oil over the stove.

• Turn Vitamix on 4-5 power setting to get a strong vortex going and stream in all the oils, including the CBD oil.

• Turn the Vitamix down to 2-3 setting and while it’s running add in the rest of the ingredients. Stream in the remaining coconut/almond milk. Pour milk into the a clean 2.5 liter milk jug.

  Notes:

  These later versions of the formula are for older babies and toddlers. By 18 months babies should only be supplementing with this formula and should be transitioning to only water and solid food.