how to get calcium into a baby w/ a dairy/soy issue?

MelodyMoonstone

I keep reading about people giving yogurt and cheese.  We are no where near being able to do that - I BF and avoid even hidden dairy like the plague.  How do I get calcium w/out yogurt for my LO?  

We just started purees this past week, so this is a question for the future, I'm just curious.  

jam1111

Citracal or equivalent for you and vitamin D drops (in a bottle of water maybe) for LO. I think its vitamin d? Ask your pedi before doing anything though.

cherrykat

According to https://pediatrics.about.com/od/calcium/a/06_calcium_food.htm... you could try these foods.  DD loves feeding herself broccoli.  

These nondairy foods can be good choices for kids with milk allergies who need calcium:

• Salmon
• Tofu
• Rhubarb
• Sardines
• Collard greens
• Spinach
• Turnip greens
• Okra
• White beans
• Baked beans
• Broccoli
• Peas
• Brussel sprouts
• Sesame seeds
• Bok choy
• Almonds

 

lostaspen

Hemp milk is a good source, although I don't know if it's fortified or just naturally that way.  The chocolate hemp milk is delicious!