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milk allergy, what to do when we switch @ 1?

Stirpy33Stirpy33 member
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My son was breastfed for 4 months, and when we switched to formula (regular similac) his face became bright red and hives. The doctor said to try enfamil and the same thing happened, very scary, red face and hives. So we started on soy formula and everything has been fine. The other day I wanted to see if he was still allergic to milk so I dabbed some skim milk on his arm and again, red skin and hives within five minutes. Hes 9 months right now. I think this means he has a true milk allergy, not a lactose intolerance. Has anyone had this issue with their LOs or other kids? What did you do when they turned 1? I have a feeling we wont be able to use whole milk (cows). He goes to the doctor next week so I'll also ask then.

Also, does anyone know if he can have foods that contain milk, or yogurt and cheese? I know more questions to ask the doctor but thought I'd see if anyone on here has had the same situation. Thanks ladies!

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  • naflmjnaflmj member
    DS has a milk protein intolerance which isn't an allergy as you describe but it caused blood in his stool and inability to absorb the nutrients so I had to eliminate all dairy from my diet. He also can't have any foods which have milk in them or soy. He is in the process of switching to EleCare but I am hoping we can get him onto some type of milk substitute after we see our GI in January. Sounds like your DS had no trouble while breastfed so it's possible he could have things with milk but I doubt it. 
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  • emmsmomma24emmsmomma24

    I am a lurker, but both my kids have food allergies.. so I thought I could give you some answers. 

     

    If he still have allergic reaction to dairy by 12 months (there is still a chance he could grow out of it!! ) then you can try soy milk.  It is a suitable alternative.  My 2.5 year old is allergic to dairy (peanuts, and eggs as well) and she has been on Soy milk since one and is doing just fine. 

     As far as should he not have stuff that has milk baked in or is the main indgredient, well I think you will get differing thoughts on that.  My DD allergist would say, nothing.  I am thinking that if his allergy is sever enough that he breaks out in hives right away, than having baked in stuff is going to bother him as well.  Just write all your questions down and talk with your pedi. Just to warn you, your pedi may not talk allergy testing yet.. the earlier the age, the more chance you have at false negatives on the allergy tests.  So, my dd did not get tested until she was 2.. and it will be the same with my son (we suspect a milk and soy allergy with him).  I hope this helps! GL, and like I said there is still a chance he can grow out of it!!

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  • CTri17CTri17 member

    I really think that this time is not the time to talk to internet strangers (for more than thoughts) and to do your research and make an informed decision with the help of your pedi.

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  • missa8182missa8182
    I honestly don't know is DS has a milk protein allergy or what, but I had to cut out all dairy while BFing up until about 3 months ago and now he seems ok with it. We give yogurt but DS still can't really handle cheese. We also do coconut milk yogurt, so I think at 1 we'll switch to coconut milk and/or almond milk.
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  • sapgirl76sapgirl76 member

    Like C-Tri suggests, talk to your pedi.

    But...

    DS has a dairy allergy, confirmed by a pediatric allergist.  He does fine with buttermilk in processed foods but that's it- cheese, butter, yogurt, and regular milk, even baked, all give him hives.  When he was tested to make sure he had a dairy allergy, they also tested for soy and he did fine- we're switching to soy milk when he  weans. 

    We have an Epi pen in case he has a severe reaction- the allergist said it's possible, even though he's never had anything worse than hives.  We also have to read labels like crazy- there's milk in things you would never guess would have it, like lunch meat and bread crumbs.

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