The world’s first coconut-based baby formula is set to launch this week, but some professionals have urged parents to consult their GP before making the switch.
Accredited pediatric allergy dietician Ingrid Roche warned parents to consider their little one’s health before purchasing Coco2 when it launches on Friday.
Coco2 was developed in South East Queensland in response to growing demand for plant-based products and claims to be the world’s first coconut-based baby formula.
Ms Roche said while all baby formula sold in Australia has to meet a strict set of standards, that doesn’t necessarily mean babies will “absorb all those nutrients”.
“I would be waiting, as a professional, for a growth study to come out before I would go out and recommend this formula to a family that wanted to feed their baby with it,” he said. 7News.
“Some babies have really high nutritional needs and we know that (certain) formulas are good for the growth of some children who have really high nutritional needs.”
Coco2 general manager Nicholas Bouchaia said the upcoming product is a good substitute for children with lactose intolerance, cow’s milk protein allergies or dietary restrictions.
“Coco2 was born from the collaboration of parents, chemists and teachers, combining personal experience with scientific knowledge,” he said.
Coco2 was developed in South East Queensland in response to growing demand for plant-based products and claims to be the world’s first coconut-based baby formula (pictured).
Coco2 claims its formula contains a “simplified protein and fat profile that closely mimics breast milk,” but professionals urge parents to consult their GP before switching (stock)
“It has been in development for more than a decade with support from the University of Queensland.”
Coco2 claims its formula contains a “simplified protein and fat profile that closely mimics breast milk” and is “nutritionally complete and fortified with all key minerals and vitamins.”
He is currently completing a growth study of the coconut-based product.
For more information, parents of children with cow’s milk allergies were advised to read the infant formula guide on the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy website.
You can also find allergy information at Food Allergy Aware.
As for parents considering switching to Coco2, Ms Roche recommended they consult their GP.
