If your baby is sensitive to dairy products it is highly unlikely that the problem is lactose intolerance, although many people may tell you so. See Is my baby lactose intolerant? If your baby is sensitive to dairy in your diet, it will not help to switch to lactose-free dairy products. Cooking dairy products may reduce but will not eliminate the allergens.
Some will also react to beef. If your baby is highly allergic, it will be necessary to eliminate all sources of dairy proteins, which requires a careful reading of food labels.
Many dairy-sensitive babies outgrow their sensitivity by months, and most outgrow it by 3 years. If you reintroduce dairy into your diet and baby reacts, cut out dairy products again for at least another month.
Many babies grow out of their sensitivity, so even if your baby is affected you may be able to add dairy back into your diet as your baby gets older. Some mothers wait until their baby has weaned to reintroduce dairy to their diet. See our post on allergies. If you do eliminate dairy from your diet there are many other sources of calcium, such as broccoli, collard greens, kale, bok choi, pak choi, ground sesame seeds, blackstrap molasses, almonds, brazil nuts, canned sardines or salmon with soft bones.
Some kinds of calcium supplement are better absorbed and utilized by your body than other types. If you want to take one you can ask your healthcare professional which types of calcium supplement you might take. Your body will take what it needs from your nutritional stores to make the perfect milk for your baby. Consider whether it might even be just normal newborn baby behaviour, as your little one adjusts to life outside the womb - see Cluster feeding and fussing babies and Fussy periods.
Also, does your baby have any other symptoms as well, like a rash or odd-looking poos? Have your baby checked by your doctor in case there is anything medical that is causing your baby to be unsettled.
It could be something as different as an ear or throat infection and nothing to do with your diet. If you have ruled out all of these causes and would like to check if it is your diet, it is important to consult a health professional before changing your diet. Particularly when you are breastfeeding, you need your nutrients and if you start avoiding foods, you will need to make up for what you are missing by eating different foods.
A dietitian familiar with food intolerances would be the best type of health professional to guide you. What is food allergy? There are different types of food sensitivity in babies, including food allergy and food intolerance.
The term 'allergy' usually refers to reactions that involve the immune system. In this case, a small amount of an allergen in this case food can trigger a major reaction.
What is food intolerance? Reactions caused by food intolerance do not involve the immune system and might be quite delayed, such as appearing 24—48 hours or more after your baby was exposed to the food. Put baby back on the breast. Your baby might be going through a growth spurt and want to nurse more often. These scenarios are part of that normal infant fussiness. You might need to retrain your parenting brain and trust yourself. That is super rare! It makes the milk sweet and is a source of energy.
Stools can also be dark green, and crying may persist throughout the day, especially after feedings. If your baby has these obvious symptoms, then by all means cut out dairy and see what happens.
Here are some general guidelines. This includes cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream. You will have to read labels and check for hidden casein. Some babies even react to the casein in beef. Takeaways About Dairy Elimination.
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