Re: Need Help

[Karen Askey]

In article >, "Shelby"
> writes:

>Now just in case this is just plain dumb of me I also should mention that ds
>has an allergy to milk protein and I have been trying to sneak tiny portions
>back in over the last couple of days too - some cream in my coffee and I had
>cheese in my omlette today, it was great. Would that cause this?

For us, the slightest taste of milk would make my son very spitty. I would say
it is possible that this is the culprit. Have you also tried giving up solids
completely for a few days? I wouldn't try milk again until he is around a
year. I can only tell you that for us, DS reacted when I ate milk or ice cream
until he was 14 months.


koa
Still nursing James, 02/06/01
EP'ing for Joey 04/02/03 (BCP)

[Beth Kevles]

Hi -

Although it's true that you can try milk at 6 months, just HOW you try
milk out is important.

First, your baby should not be having any OTHER trouble (such as
constipation, a cold, etc.) when you try out the milk. The other
trouble will make it hard to tell if he's tolerating milk or not.

Second, just because you can try it doesn't mean it will work out! On
the day you decide to try, eat a fair amount of milk/yogurt/ice-cream
(whatever you've been craving). At least a couple of full cups. Your
baby may tolerate this just fine, in which case you're home free. If he
doesn't, go off milk for a few days until your baby is back to normal,
and then try just a splash of milk in your coffee. If even that small
amount of milk doesn't work out, wait for a full 2 - 3 months before
trying again.

The OP had trouble with a constipated baby? I'd back off the solids
completely and go back to LOTS of nursing. Once things are back to
normal, try again. Be sure your baby gets just a small amount of solids
-- preferaby fruits or veggies -- and plenty of nursing before the
solids meal. If it goes okay, wait 4-5 days and then you can add in a
second solid. At the first sign of constipation, make sure you're
tracking the wet diapers, the amount (or fact) of fluids with solids,
and back off on the most recent introduction.

Hope this helps,
--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.