Milk Allergy

As we sit and watch, you see children playing happily, but I see food crumbs and spilt milk. You see games and innocent fun, while all I can see is poison, and danger for my son - Lauren Gordon

Milk Allergy
Milk Allergy

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Your Child Has a Milk Allergy — Now What?

When young infants develop vomiting, diarrhea, and fussiness, some of them are diagnosed as having an allergy to cow’s milk protein. When that diagnosis is made, babies on formula have to switch to a specialized formula — and the mothers of breastfeeding babies have to eliminate all dairy from their diets.

The problem is that specialized formulas are very expensive, which can be a real burden for families. And eliminating all dairy from your diet can be very difficult (it’s surprising how many foods have some dairy in them), leading some mothers to stop breastfeeding.

If every baby that was diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy definitely had it, this would be unfortunate but unavoidable.…

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 Think your baby is allergic to cow’s milk?

If every baby that was diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy definitely had it, this would be unfortunate but unavoidable. However, many — if not most — of the babies who get this diagnosis don’t have it at all.

 Your Child Has a Milk Allergy — Now What?

Discovering that your child has a chronic ailment — no matter how small — can be a nightmare for any parent. Milk allergies are no exception.

Milk Allergy Mom

As a 14-year allergy mom, I know allergies can be stressful. So we create simple, practical tools that have helped thousands. You CAN become the calm, confident allergy mom you wanna be!

Baby Care Advice

Vomiting, diarrhea, a rash, breathing problems, and lack of weight gain may be signs that your baby has a food allergy. Read about the symptoms, the foods most likely to cause an allergic reaction in babies and young children, and how food allergies are diagnosed and treated.

TeensHealth

So many foods are made with milk and milk products these days that people with milk allergies have to pay attention to what's in just about everything they eat. And a milk allergy is not the same as lactose intolerance — some people with food allergies can become suddenly and severely ill if they eat or even come in contact with the food they're allergic to. Some foods that contain milk are obvious, like pizza. But others, like baked goods, might not be so obvious.

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