What to do if your baby is allergic to milk

Milk is rich in animal protein. Drinking a glass of milk every morning can supplement the nutritional protein needed by the human body every day. Some people have even proposed the saying "a glass of milk a day can make a nation strong." The nutritional value of milk can be seen from this. However, milk is not suitable for everyone to drink. For example, babies may be allergic to milk. So what should we do when our baby is allergic to milk? Let’s take a look at what the doctor says.

1. Breastfeeding your baby

If your baby is allergic to milk, and you are breastfeeding, then the mother should limit the intake of some dairy products, because the milk protein that can cause allergies may enter the breast milk and cause allergies in the baby. You'll also want to talk to your doctor about finding food sources of calcium and other important nutrients that can replace dairy products.

2. Feeding your baby with milk powder

If your baby is fed with milk powder, it is best to choose milk powder containing soy protein. If your baby cannot accept soy, the doctor will recommend that you choose low-antigen formula milk. The protein contained in this type of milk powder has been broken down into small particles, which makes it easier for the baby to absorb and reduces the chance of causing an allergic reaction.

3. Desensitization therapy improves allergies

If the baby's allergic reaction to milk is mild, desensitization therapy can be used. The specific method is: if the baby is found to have allergic symptoms, stop feeding the original food for 2 weeks and use milk substitutes instead, such as milk cake powder, rice flour or goat's milk. After 2 weeks, try feeding your baby with the milk again, with a trial amount of about 10 ml (about 2 tablespoons). If there is a slight allergic reaction, you can feed your baby 15 ml of milk after an interval of 3 days as long as it does not affect the baby's health.

Okay, after reading this, do you know what to do when your baby is allergic to milk? Although milk is rich in nutrients, breast milk is still the best for babies. Breastfeeding can enhance children's resistance and reduce the risk of female diseases such as breast cancer. Therefore, it is very beneficial to both babies and mothers, and one should not be averse to breastfeeding.