His breath stinks, even after brushing with toddler toothpaste, and he's passing a lot of really nasty gas. His daddy thinks it could be a reaction to the milk. What do you guys think? Did that happen to any of your kids?
2007-03-01 15:28:44 · 6 answers · asked by Queen Queso 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Well, it'd be an intolerance, not an allergy. An allergy would consist of his throat swelling shut and not breathing. I've seen it, it's quite ugly.
Cow's milk is hard for something like 60% of the population to digest, the proteins are really complex. I'm lactose intolerant, and so are two of my seven kids. We just don't drink milk, we use soy milk for cooking and cereal. We have a much easier time getting our calcium from hard cheeses, yogurts (for which bacteria has already started the protein breakdown), as well as green leafy veggies and most beans.
2007-03-01 16:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is allergic to the protiens in cows milk. Her symptoms at 1 year old were to vomit EVERYTHING she had swallowed that day if she took even a sip. She also had a rash the first time we had her try pudding (8 months). It may be different for children. If he isn't vomiting then it might be lactose intolerance and not a plain allergy.
Allergies don't always have to run in the family either. Neither my husband or I are allergic to dairy products. We don't like them, but we don't have any terrible reactions. Yet two of our children have issues with dairy. Figure that one out.
Try some rice milk. There is also soy milk, but for taste wise, the rice milk is much better. You can also try the lactose free milk. However if he still has reactions from that you know its more than intolerance.
I am interested in his stinky breath too.. does it smell like the milk, or what are you trying to describe? Is it burps that have the odor?
2007-03-01 19:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be his body adjusting to a new food- have you ever had tummy trouble on vacation because you were eating things you didn't normally eat? Same idea. As long as he doesn't seem uncomfortable, I'd keep offering him milk in small quantities (1/2 C with meals, maybe) and see if the gas lessens over the course of a week or so.
Lactose intolerance is rare in babies- if he had it, it would have shown up already as breast milk and formula contain lactose. Milk protein sensitivity is more common in babies- that's why we don't give milk to babies under 1 year- their intestines can't break down the proteins.
Symptoms of lactose intolerance can be mild to severe, depending on how much lactase your body makes. Symptoms usually begin 30 minutes to 2 hours after you eat or drink milk products. If you have lactose intolerance, your symptoms may include:
Bloating.
Pain or cramps.
Gurgling or rumbling sounds in your belly.
Gas.
Loose stools or diarrhea.
Throwing up.
Since gas is the only thing he has in common with this list, I wouldn't worry too much.
2007-03-01 16:57:40 · answer #3 · answered by craftladyteresa 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you talking about cow milk? Human beings were not designed to drink cow milk. The majority of the population develops lactose intolerance upon weaning, and can not digest cow milk properly. Your child may just be starting early on the road to lactose intolerance.
2007-03-01 15:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a milk allergy. I'd call your pediatrician.
2007-03-01 15:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by BLONDAGE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible that he is allergic to milk. I gave my kids soymilk because cows' milk made them sick. Ask your pediatrician.
2007-03-01 15:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋