my 10 month old son is allergic to milk and has to be on a special formula what should i do when he turns one?

Question

my son is on a special formula called nutramigen because he has a milk protien allergy what should i do when he turns ayear old and we stop this formula

Answer 1

Try soy milk.

Answer 2

Soy milk.

A girl I know recently had to deal with this. Her baby was on lactos free formula and when she turned a year old (without thinking) the mom put her right on regular milk. The daughter had a constant horrible diaper rash and problems for months. The mom would bring the girl into the Doctors office and the Doctor didnt even catch on. Finally about 3 months after switching to regular milk the mom wondered if she shouldnt have switched her to regular milk.


On the other side, my little brother was on Nutramigen too but when he turned a year he went straight to whole milk with no problem. Its possible that by the time your son is old enough to switch he may not have the problems he did when he needed to be put on Nutramigen.

Answer 3

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that if you are going to try introducing regular cow's milk, make SURE you introduce it slowly. First start out by adding like one ounce of milk to seven ounces of his formula. Do this for a few days, then mix 2 oz. milk with 6 oz. formula and so on until it's all milk. This will make the transition gentler on his little tummy. And of course, milk alternatives (such as soy, rice, and lactose-free milk) are always an option. Even so, I would still recommend that you transition him over the same way. :) Good luck.

Answer 4

Oh, there are so many options for you. I used lactaid for my son, they sell it right next to the milk. There is also a over the counter medication (not sure what it is called that you can give them before they eat dairy that will help) lactose intolerant people I know swear by it. In case you want him to be able to enjoy ice cream every once in a while. My son outgrew this at one year hopefully so will yours. I've heard of some people going as far as buying a goat for the goats milk but I recomend you look into pasturization of course first and consult with your doctor. Although I suspect most people won't go as far as to buy a goat. I thought you might get a kick out of it though. Good luck!

Answer 5

You can try soy milk or Land O Lakes Dairy Ease 100% Lactose Free. Three of my kids where on special formulas when they were little do to milk intolerance. I tried soy first and it worked for one then I tried the Dairy Ease milk and it worked for the other two. So I hope one of these work for you. Good Luck.

Answer 6

You should try and find something besides soy milk. For a male child it is not recommended due to its natural estrogen. If you don't believe me just ask the Asian race they have used it for generations and the men are known for a small....well you know. Anyway I'm not sure if lactose free milk will work since its a protein hes allergic to not the lactose. They have lactase pills that helps with digestion after he has anything containing dairy but again that's only helpful if lactose is what hes allergic to. Otherwise any Quality grocery store could help you and perhaps order something special just for you.

Answer 7

I had the same problem with my daughter. I stopped nursing when she was 5 months and switched to formula and she got ear infection after ear infection. Like 10 in a row. It was so sad. Finally my cousin who was a doctor sent me some Allumentum which is similar to Nutramigen. Anyway so we did that until she was one an tried regular milk (whole) and she did fine. Sometimes they grow out of it,but sometimes not. Talk to your doctor and see if they recommend you try it. If you do watch for any signs like sever rash, diaper rash, hives, chronic ear infections, breathing problems, etc. But like I said he may have grown out of it by then.

Answer 8

There is no reason why a child has to drink cows milk when weaned. Most Dr.'s nowadays stress getting calcium from real food. Milk used to be the easy way out but it's really not all that great for a human.

Answer 9

My son has a severe allergy to milk. (His throat closes up and he stops breathing) We took him to the allergist and was told not to give him any thing w/ milk in it. But, you have to be very careful because there are things w/ milk in them that you wouldn't think had it in. For ex. The little gerber turkey sticks. They have whey (from milk) in them.

Our son just turned 1 last week and we were told by our allergist to keep him on the formula. (similac alimentum) He doesn't seem to mind it at all.

I would ask you're Dr.

Good Luck, I know how bad it stinks!

Answer 10

all these answers are correct. Soy milk is the best alternative. I give my children it all the time and they are not allergic. but they like the taste. to ensure that you are giving your child what he needs try reading the contents of the formula can. then see if there is a liquid alternative for later in life. I am pretty sure that you will see that soy is one of the major ingredients.

Answer 11

Either Next step formula for older babies, soy milk or possibly lactose free milk. His Doctor will be able to tell which way is the best.