I think when it says no cows milk till over 12 months it just means as their main milk source (so people don't start giving their kids cows milk instead of BB or Formula as their 'milk'), you can still use it in small amounts in cooking solids or in their cereal if you want but look out for a intolerance as obviously dairy is a common one. But it's a pretty obvious one too so you'll know from their poo if it's a problem. I was on the lookout cause DH was sesitive as a kid but DD is fine.

I've given my baby dairy since 6 months - yoghurt, butter, cheese & little bit milk if no formula left in the bottle for her porridge. We use Jalna here too - it's DD's favourite food - if I can't get her o eat anything else there's always yoghurt. The Jalna has no thickeners, gelatine, or cane sugar like the others. (Just don't accidentally buy the low fat one like I did once - it's so gross, guess the low fat ones need all the artificial stuff to make them taste good )