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Camel Milk: The Absurd Trend That Needs to Mooove On
When I was expecting my daughter, a fellow mom, Rachel, kindly offered to help me navigate the overwhelming world of baby gear. As a first-time parent, I was entirely clueless, so I eagerly accepted her assistance. On the day of our shopping trip, I stepped into the massive baby store and was immediately struck by panic.
Seriously, there was an avalanche of baby products! Wipe warmers, bottle warmers, bouncy seats for showering, and contraptions like “exersaucers” designed to entertain infants while you cook. It was dizzying! I left the store feeling frazzled, convinced I’d fail as a parent if I didn’t select the perfect breastfeeding pillow for peak milk production.
Our generation is all about embracing new products and hopping on the latest parenting fads. We can’t resist anything labeled “organic,” “free-range,” or “crafted from rainbow unicorns.” The internet has made it too easy to overthink every decision in parenting. Remember the infamous iPotty? #shameonus
Recently, I stumbled upon a bizarre new trend that’s shaking up the age-old breastmilk versus formula debate: camel colostrum. Yes, you read that right. For the cool price of $395, you can have the first milk from a lactating camel shipped right to your door. Because, who wouldn’t want their baby to try milk from a camel? Companies like Desert Farms in California are selling out of this stuff, proving that some parents have truly lost their way in the desert of parenting.
No shade to the camels, but I’m having a hard time getting over this trend. Is this really where we are as parents now? Sure, I’m all for healthy eating and introducing new foods into my family’s diet, but camel milk? That’s where I draw the line. I don’t need to fork over $20 for 16 ounces of milk squeezed from a camel, who probably had an easier job than April the Giraffe. I definitely don’t need freeze-dried camel milk powder for smoothies, nor do I want soap made from camel milk. If I want to smell like a zoo, I can just borrow my teenage son’s washcloth.
It’s not that I hold anything against camels; we all know that most of what we consume comes from cows. However, I think we can collectively say no to this overpriced trend. And just for the record, I’ll also be skipping the “Nomadic Secret Face Mask” because I’m pretty sure that “nomadic secret” involves something less than pleasant. So, let’s declare today “Nope to Camel Milk Day.”
Feeding camel milk to infants is not just ridiculous; it’s also unsafe. The FDA agrees and has issued a strongly worded letter to Desert Farms. When the FDA speaks out against a product, that’s a glaring sign we should steer clear.
In my research on camel milk’s health benefits, I discovered there’s a complete lack of credible studies on its effects. Any site touting scientific backing for camel milk’s supposed perks is full of nonsense. The FDA doesn’t recognize any health benefits of camel milk for conditions like diabetes or autism, and they certainly don’t endorse it as a substitute for breast milk or infant formula.
Bottom line: Do not buy camel milk for your baby. You can drink it at your own risk, but I can’t fathom why you would want to. Save your cash for what really matters: caffeine to survive the sleepless nights of motherhood.
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Summary
The trend of feeding infants camel milk is both absurd and unsafe, with no credible research backing its health benefits. Parents should stick to tried-and-true methods like breast milk or formula instead.