My 10 month old son is allergic to rice and milk and milk products... so what can i feed him without worrying about a reaction?
I am a chiropractor. I gave my son Goat milk from 9 months old to 2 years old. It is the closest type of milk to breast milk. It is lacking folic acid so you would need to supplement with that. Can buy it in a can (meyenburg's - i think it is called) or fresh at health hut.
hope this helps.
That is just like my two kids! And mine can't have soy either. We use Almond milk. Trader Joe's is the cheapest for it $1.69 for one carton. I drink it too it actually tastes really good. Our doctor said that was fine because they are suppose to be on whole milk when they turn one. She just said that I have to make up for the fat in other ways. But our kids healhty and growing good! Hope that helps you. Trader Joe's also has a lot of different and unique foods. I would go there and read some labels.
Hi A.,
I am sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis. It can seem overwhelming at first, but like some of the posts before mine mentioned, it does get easier! Soy milk has worked well for our son. It took me 8 months, but now I drink and enjoy soy milk as well.
Some things to think about...has your son been tested for any other allergies? My son also has a peanut allergy and we were told to stay away from Almond milk. Our allergist also told us that since he has a milk allergy there is a 92% chance he is also allergic to goats milk.
I hope all goes well for you!
You basically need to avoid the obvious and then double and triple check everything you feed him. Google these allergies and learn if they can be listed under other names.
I am extremely surprised the allergist did not give you a list and information on what to do. The allergist should be there to educate you as well as do the testing.
And whatever milk substitute you decide to go with make sure it is fortified and has enough fat in it.
There are a lot of websites out there that support families that have children with allergies. If I can remember them I will send them your way.
Hi A.,
My son is allergic to dairy, too. A nice substitute for cow's milk and cow's milk products are goat's milk and goat's milk products. They make goat yogurt, cheese, butter, even ice cream! There are several milk "substitutes" on the market now: soy, oat, almond, and hemp. There are also dairy-free versions of cheeses, butter, and sour cream--usually these are soy or nut based.
Your absolute best bet is to find a food co-op or natural food store in your area. You will be amazed at how many milk-free products are out there. Regular grocery stores, especially if you live in a rural area, can be a joke for food allergies. You may have to plan a once-a-month trip into one of the larger cities to find what you need.
We don't eat out much and I make a lot of things from scratch now, like bread and crackers, because milk and milk-derived products are in everything. My son got hives from some cookies that had "milk powder" in them--you just have to be diligent about reading ingredient labels.
I can't stand the taste of goat's milk, so when I cook at home, I will often split a recipe (like a hotdish) and make half with cow's milk and half with goat's. Sometimes, we do eat stuff that my son can't have, and then he gets a substitute. For example, when I make quiche with cream, I will give my son scrambled eggs instead. We just had bean burritos and I left off cheese and sour cream on his. I feel like my son needs to get used to the fact that sometimes he won't be able to eat what other people are eating, and has to be OK with eating "substitutes" or foregoing certain dishes.
Once you get in the swing of things, managing a dairy allergy becomes second nature. Rice should be very easy to avoid--it's hardly in anything in this country, and when it is, it's very obvious. Just keep reading the labels. Let me know if you need more direction or resources.
