Food Allergies Treatment

Question by Shan: If a baby has a possible milk allergy, can you still feed them formula w milk contents to supple breast milk?
My baby has a sensitive stomach and we are in the process of trying to see what works best for her. I put her on soy formula to supplement breast milk and it seems to have constipated her. I have heard that soy is not good for them and that the milk content in formulas is different that what they get from breast milk. Not even for sure she has milk allergy just trying to eliminate that if she is or is not. Now I cant give her soy formula. She seems ok on regular formula but I thought she might have a reaction and it is hard to know if it is breast milk or the formula causing symptoms. She is going to see a ped next week but just thought someone might have some advise.

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Answer by Mommyof2boys
If you drink milk, then there is also milk in your breast milk, so most likely not an allergy. The baby might just have acid reflux if she has a sensitive stomach. I would find out for sure what is wrong from the doctor before switching everything.

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Question by Justme: Mothers with kids that have a milk allergy and soy allergy, what tasty things can I still give my daughter?
My daughter is almost 3, we figured out that she has a full blown milk allergy as well as a soy allergy. We have already taken out Milk, yogurt and most cheese. We were kind of testing it ourselves to make sure that was what it is. It was confirmed by the doctor. We just found out that we have to take out EVERYTHING that has milk in it because it is that bad. So my sweet little girl can’t have the things she loves anymore… yogurt, cheese, cheese crackers. And I am noticing that milk is in EVERYTHING. My question is what fun things can she still eat. I feel like I am totally depriving my child. And it is making me really sad.

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Answer by J B
At 3 years old, she will not know about foods that she cannot have. You just don’t eat these products in front of her or, you find an appropriate substitute. You read the labels, stick to wholesome foods rather than processed foods and you will not have any problems. And, there is not milk in everything. There are breads made that have no milk in them, there are cookies that have no milk in them (homemade ones for sure). She can learn to drink water, juice with her meals. If you give the indication you are depriving her, she will pick up on this. You need to not give her any indication there are foods she CANNOT have but all the foods you provide will be the ones she can have and she will learn to eat only those.

We had a daughter with a severe milk allergy and have been down this road and you just take it in stride. We used only whole foods and she never knew about the “bad” foods until she got into school and by that time, we had taught her to make good food choices so that she wouldn’t be so congested all the time. You teach what is good for them and avoid talking about the things she doesn’t need in her diet.

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Question by Wry Smile: Blood tests show I have food allergies but I don’t have symptoms can I still eat the food?
I tried soy milk for the first time a month or so ago and I couldn’t breathe well after I had it. When I went to the doctor she did an allergy test on my blood and as expected it said I was allergic to soy. But as well as soy it showed I am allergic to wheat, peanuts, walnuts, and corn. I eat wheat, peanuts, and corn products all the time with no problems. Is it okay if I continue to eat these foods? I have an epipen if anything does happen.

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Answer by c4ndyl0v3r
i think it’s fine to still continue to eat the products because there’s no reaction. but you should prob consult your doctor about the food products. i have some food allergies but i also dont react to them when i eat them…

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Question by cadance610: If I am allergic to milk, can I still consume it in the cooked form?
I’ve recently had my allergies tested… I found out I am allregic to milk, corn, potatoes AND tomatoes. It’s going to be so hard to find foods with out milk! Does anyone know if I can eat it in the cooked form? Such as… alfredo sauce, cookies, ice cream.. etc? Thank you!
Thank you so much everyone, it’s going to be tough picking a best answer. Basically, I was wondering If milk was cooked.. if it broke it down to where I could eat it. Obviously I can’t. I am a vegetarian and already normally do not consume milk. The only times I really do is if it’s baked/cooked in somthing. But not I can’t even do that! Thanks again everyone

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Answer by caramelcoatedhoney
Well most people are lactose intolerant without even realizing it. Milk from cows was never meant for human consumption, but we have adapted to it. It really depends on what milk does to you. Is it just gas like most people or is it more serious? I would suggest staying away from anything you’re allergic to. Besides, there are many alternitives to traditional cow’s milk. Try soy milk,almond milk or lactose free milk. If you have a reaction, you’ll know what not to do next time.

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Question by estkijedsco: should an 11 month old still be getting jarred baby food?
just curious because my dr isnt really clear with me and this is my first time! anyway my daughter is 11 months and i do give her some “real” food…like cheerios, beans, bananas, etc. but i also still feed her jars. Should i cut the jars out and feed her the same dinners that i eat? Im just nervous about the egg, milk and wheat allergy as i only have wheat bread and products… yes i know to buy other stuff for her but im concerned about white bread not being the helathier choice. thanks!

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Answer by cerah_micah
That’s fine. It all depends on your child-is she ready for table foods? If not, jars are fine. My son got teeth late, so he was 14 months before we cut jar food completely.

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