Moms who went off dairy... please

RainbowGift · Oct 14th, 2011, 09:35 AM

One of my babies had colic, so I stopped dairy 7 months ago. I was never sure if that is what helped her or if she grew out of her problem. She is now eating yogurt and not having bad reactions to it. I know that the protein in yogurt is different than milk, in terms of proteins/reactions... but I'm wondering if I can now ingest cottage cheese and other cheeses and feel safe that I won't be tainting her breast milk.... it takes so long to get dairy out of the breast milk, I don't want to make a mistake. Thanks!

summer rain · Oct 14th, 2011, 09:42 AM

The proteins in yoghurt are the same as in other dairy products; its a myth that yoghurt contains different or less proteins than other dairy-my son who had a severe allergy to dairy would react worse to it than anything else. The lactose is broken down somewhat in yoghurt so I think that is where the confusion lies. If your baby is fine with yoghurt; then its very likely she has outgrown the problem, you could try having a teeny amount of dairy yourself and waiting a week before introducing anything else, if you're worried. Most babies do outgrow this problem at 5-6 months though; my son had severe reactions to dairy via my milk, bloody, mucusy stools and extreme abdominal bloating but when I tried dairy at 5 months he was fine; he now has all kinds of dairy in his diet and is also fine xx

RainbowGift · Oct 14th, 2011, 09:45 AM

Thank you SO MUCH! I have had yogurt, because I know she is fine with it, but I have been afraid to try other things. I really miss cheese!

I also want to say, that I have noticed you/your posts and you are a very knowledgeable and thoughtful woman! It's SO good of you to take the time to respond and help others. xo

summer rain · Oct 14th, 2011, 09:57 AM

thank you hun, I am really honoured by your kind comments

. Allergies and intolerances run in my family so we've all done a lot of research into it xx

Oct 14th, 2011, 09:35 AM	#1
RainbowGift Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Hampshire, USA. Posts: 688	Moms who went off dairy... please One of my babies had colic, so I stopped dairy 7 months ago. I was never sure if that is what helped her or if she grew out of her problem. She is now eating yogurt and not having bad reactions to it. I know that the protein in yogurt is different than milk, in terms of proteins/reactions... but I'm wondering if I can now ingest cottage cheese and other cheeses and feel safe that I won't be tainting her breast milk.... it takes so long to get dairy out of the breast milk, I don't want to make a mistake. Thanks!

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Oct 14th, 2011, 09:42 AM	#2
summer rain Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 16,358	The proteins in yoghurt are the same as in other dairy products; its a myth that yoghurt contains different or less proteins than other dairy-my son who had a severe allergy to dairy would react worse to it than anything else. The lactose is broken down somewhat in yoghurt so I think that is where the confusion lies. If your baby is fine with yoghurt; then its very likely she has outgrown the problem, you could try having a teeny amount of dairy yourself and waiting a week before introducing anything else, if you're worried. Most babies do outgrow this problem at 5-6 months though; my son had severe reactions to dairy via my milk, bloody, mucusy stools and extreme abdominal bloating but when I tried dairy at 5 months he was fine; he now has all kinds of dairy in his diet and is also fine xx

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Oct 14th, 2011, 09:45 AM	#3
RainbowGift Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Hampshire, USA. Posts: 688	Thank you SO MUCH! I have had yogurt, because I know she is fine with it, but I have been afraid to try other things. I really miss cheese! I also want to say, that I have noticed you/your posts and you are a very knowledgeable and thoughtful woman! It's SO good of you to take the time to respond and help others. xo

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Oct 14th, 2011, 09:57 AM	#4
summer rain Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 16,358	thank you hun, I am really honoured by your kind comments . Allergies and intolerances run in my family so we've all done a lot of research into it xx

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