Yes it would figure that the cows milk is increasing mucus production. I would ask to be changed to a goat formula and I have known parents who have been able to have the go ahead to source an organic wholesome version. Beneficial microbes/probiotics are definitely good to give through the tube to support all the functions in the body and build the very young immune system - the kids probiotic. I am not a medical herbalist and so I would not be able to say definitively at what age or how much would be safe with cerebral palsy. I would advise you to seek the advice of a medical herbalist too.