Calcium

• According to naturalchildbirth.org, goat milk has four times the level of calcium as human milk. The excess calcium can cause kidney problems in children.
  
  

Carbohydrates

• Goat milk contains about 60 percent of the carbohydrate level found in human milk. This contributes to low energy levels in goat milk.
  
  

Nurturing

• The National Association for Child Development says goat milk compares to mother's milk in chemical balance, which promotes the nurturing of the child.
  
  

Digestibility

• The NACD website says goat milk contains magnesium, which it makes it easier to digest. It also reports that the milk is high in vitamins.
  
  

Brain Development

• Phosphorus, an essential element for brain development, is found in goat's milk, according to the NACD Web site. The group suggests this makes goat's milk the best food available for brain development in children.