My 10.5 month old little girl had colic from 3 weeks to 5 months. Doctors determined that it was a cow milk/soy protein allergy. I cut out all dairy in my diet and she got better :) I was able to nurse until she was 7 months old. I tried her on nutramigen, allimentum but she was having no part of it. I tried nestle good start dha and ara and we havent had any problems for almost 4 months, not that she drinks the amount that shes supposed to, (20 ounces a day) So I thought she had grown out of her allergy. As she is getting close to a year old and is a picky eater I wanted her to stay on the formula but switch to the #2 made by good start. I tried her on 3 bottles over a weeks time of half old/half new and profuse vomiting within 5 mins of taking bottle. So what do I do when she turns one. Do I try her on the Whole milk, Do I have any other options?? or keep her on the baby formula thats been working so far??
2007-01-28 14:38:44 · 9 answers · asked by lizstonerock@sbcglobal.net 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
She's been diagnosed with a milk and soy allergy. Do not try soy or milk products with her until she's at least 4, if you really want her to grow out of it.
Babies aren't usually picky eaters without a reason. It could be a texture problem or it could be another allergy. Watch what she refuses and see if you can't find a common link. Profuse vomitting is a good sign that she's having an allergic reaction. When children get to be a bit older thats when they may start being picky for no good reason, but at her age, listen to her and don't force her to eat anything that she obviously doesn't want. She has a reason for refusing it and at that age the reasons are usually good ones.
Good Start 2 has two options one is soy-based, the other is milk-based. Neither are good options for your daughter.
Kirkmanlabs.com makes a calcium powder and other vitamins that are milk and soy-free. These are easy to mix into your child's foods so you know she's getting proper nutrition. There are plenty of rice milks out there as well. You don't have to drink milk or eat soy to have good nutrition.
Her baby formula has a little soy in it, but if its working then use it as a supplement until you can get her on some more solid foods that are soy & milk-free.
I'd also advise you to join an allergy support group for mothers of children with allergies. Do a search online and you should find some good resources. You're not alone in this boat, and you'll find your best advice comes from other mothers who've already been where you are now.
2007-01-29 22:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by V 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No cow's milk! Please! Find a pediatric allergist and set her up for allergy testing about her first birthday. Don't let them tell you she is too little. I have 2 children with food allergies (and one without) and all have been allergy tested at 12 months old. Stay with formula for a while.
Have you tried Neocate? It is expensive, but I know of some that have gotten their insurance to pay for it.
Also join www.kidswithfoodallergies.org. The other parents there will be alot of help to you. I love it!
2007-01-30 02:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a milk hypersensitivity to me and if it is the case do no longer take it gently. babies can die from a milk hypersensitivity. until eventually now introducing any dairy products, circulate on your paediatrician and demand which you get noted a paediatric allergist for testing. She could ought to have an epipen obtainable in any respect situations. Many products incorporate milk or milk derivatives so confirm you examine each and all the labels only before giving her any of the meals. My son additionally has a milk hypersensitivity (to eggs and peanuts besides), and we've had to evolve our total foodstuff regimen in this residing house. this is only too risky to have his allergen around. each and every time there is foodstuff around, the epipen ought to be around too. the sturdy information is that 80% of youngsters outgrow a milk hypersensitivity so there is wish!
2016-09-28 03:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should not be on cows milk until a year do not go for whole milk try skim and also lactate milks. See if she can handle milk in products that are cooked or in other forms. My daughter could not drink milk but yogurt and cheese did not bother her so the Doctor said give her dairy in the forms that worked and don't worry so much about milk in the liquid form.
2007-01-28 15:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by desiree c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes this milk allergy will take up to 2 years to dispel. I suggest you keep her on the formula thast works. There's no hurry in getting her to take whole milk. It may be she'll never be able to and may need to drink soy milk- consult with your doctor.
2007-01-31 01:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by miladybc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A milk allergy is not necessarily a bad thing. Cow's milk typically contains harmful pesticides and hormones. See this blog with some interesting facts about cow's milk:
http://www.achooallergy.com/blog/milkbad/
2007-01-30 06:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by AllergyExpert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest going with soy or protein milk. I personally love goat's milk. You should be able to find any of these in most grocery stores.
2007-01-28 15:47:27 · answer #7 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd stay with what works.
Ask your doc and see if you can get her to a pediatric allergist. They may have more info.
2007-01-28 15:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please consult a pediatrician.
2007-01-29 06:21:00 · answer #9 · answered by iraqidesertmp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋