My daugters ped's Dr said to stop giving dairy products to my 7 month old

[andy0810]

Hi my name is andrea and my daugters ped's Dr told me to stop giving her anything that has dairy in it.  Not sure what all baby food that have it in it and not sure what to look for on the lable and would it be easier to make my own baby food for her.  Any information will help   thank you

[countrygirlkat]

It depends on how serious her allergy is as to how careful you will have to be.  If they said to only switch her formula and not do the obvious dairy things like cheese, yogurt ect. then that isn't too hard.  If they want you to avoid all things that has even a trace of dairy in it then that is much more difficult.  My son has a serious dairy allergy that we discovered at about 7 months because he reacted to something with a small trace of dairy in it.  So we have had to completely avoid anything with any dairy in it.  There is dairy in so many things such as most breads, most processed meats(hot dogs, sausages, etc.), many types of crackers and the list goes on.  So, if they say it is a serious dairy allergy and to avoid all dairy, here is a list of dairy ingredients for you.  My son's allergy is serious enough that we avoid all things on the list, even the ones that say rarely dairy ingredients because sometimes they are. 

DEFINITELY DAIRY INGREDIENTS

    Acidophilus Milk
    Ammonium Caseinate
    Butter
    Butter Fat
    Butter Oil
    Butter Solids
    Buttermilk
    Buttermilk Powder
    Calcium Caseinate
    Casein
    Caseinate (in general)
    Cheese (All animal-based)
    Condensed Milk
    Cottage Cheese
    Cream
    Curds
    Custard
    Delactosed Whey
    Demineralized Whey
    Dry Milk Powder
    Dry Milk Solids
    Evaporated Milk

   

    Ghee (see p109)
    Goat Milk
    Half & Half
    Hydrolyzed Casein
    Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
    Iron Caseinate
    Lactalbumin
    Lactoferrin
    Lactoglobulin
    Lactose
    Lactulose
    Low-Fat Milk
    Magnesium Caseinate
    Malted Milk
    Milk
    Milk Derivative
    Milk Fat
    Milk Powder
    Milk Protein
    Milk Solids
    Natural Butter Flavor
    Nonfat Milk

   

    Nougat
    Paneer
    Potassium Caseinate
    Pudding
    Recaldent
    Rennet Casein
    Skim Milk
    Sodium Caseinate
    Sour Cream
    Sour Milk Solids
    Sweetened Condensed Milk
    Sweet Whey
    Whey
    Whey Powder
    Whey Protein Concentrate
    Whey Protein Hydrolysate
    Whipped Cream
    Whipped Topping
    Whole Milk
    Yogurt
    Zinc Caseinate 

POTENTIALLY DAIRY INGREDIENTS

    Artificial or Natural Flavors/Flavoring – These are vague ingredients, which may be derived from a dairy source. A few of particular concern are butter, coconut cream, and egg flavors.
    Fat Replacers - Brands such as Dairy-Lo® and Simplesse® are made with milk protein.
    Galactose – This is often a lactose byproduct, but it can also be derived from sugar beets and other gums.
    High Protein or Protein – Ingredients noted with no further details may be derived from milk proteins (casein or whey). This is particularly true in “High Energy” foods.
    Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein - The processing phase may use casein, but only trace amounts would likely remain.
    Lactic Acid Starter Culture - These cultures may be prepared by using milk as an initial growth medium.
    Lactobacillus – This term is noted often as a probiotic. It is in fact bacteria, not a food byproduct, and is named as such for its ability to convert lactose and other simple sugars to lactic acid. Though often utilized in milk products to create lactic acid, on its own, this ingredient is not always a concern. However, in some cases it may have been cultured or produced on dairy, and thus have the potential to contain trace amounts.
    Margarine - Milk proteins are in most brands, though not all.
    Prebiotics – A newcomer on the digestive health scene, these are indigestible carbohydrates. They are quite different from probiotics, which are living microorganisms. Prebiotics, such as galacto-oligosaccharides, lactosucrose, lactulose and lactitol may be derived from milk-based foods.

RARELY DAIRY INGREDIENTS

    Calcium or Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate – Stearoyl lactylates are derived from the combination of lactic acid (See any potential concerns with lactic acid below) and stearic acid. They are generally considered non-dairy and safe for the lactose intolerant and milk allergic (again, see below). However, the stearic acid may be animal derived, which could be a concern for vegans.
    Calcium, Sodium, or Potassium Lactate - Lactates are salts derived from the neutralization of lactic acid, and are rarely a dairy concern. For example, it was noted that the lactate found in one brand of orange juice was made from sugar cane.
    Caramel Color – Anything with caramel in its title may sound like a dairy red flag, but caramel color is typically derived from corn syrup and occasionally from potatoes, wheat, or other carbohydrate sources. While lactose is a permitted carbohydrate in the production of caramel color, it is rarely, if ever used.
    Lactic Acid – Lactic acid is created via the fermentation of sugars, and can be found in many dairy-free and/or vegan foods. Most commercially used lactic acid is fermented from carbohydrates, such as cornstarch, potatoes or molasses, and thus dairy-free. Though lactic acid can be fermented from lactose, its use is generally (I said generally; where concerned, always check with the manufacturer) restricted to dairy products, such as ice cream and cream cheese.

SURPRISINGLY DAIRY-FREE INGREDIENTS

    Calcium Propionate
    Calcium Carbonate
    Calcium Citrate
    Calcium Phosphate
    Cocoa Butter
    Cocoa Powder
    Coconut Butter
    Coconut Cream
    Cream of Coconut
    Cream of Tartar
    Creamed Honey
    Fruit Butter (Apple, Pumpkin, etc)
    Glucono Delta-Lactone
    Lecithin Oleoresin
    Malted Barley or other Grain-Based Malts
    Malt Liquor
    Malt Vinegar
    Milk Thistle
    Nut Butters (Peanut, Almond, etc.)
    Shea Butter

The above information is copyright Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living by Alisa Marie Fleming and GoDairyFree.org. It was created for informational purposes only. Always use due diligence in consumption of manufactured foods where food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances may be a concern.

[LOswald0314]

 Baby food shouldn't have dairy in it as dairy isn't recommended for infants.

[3_times_blessed]

My son has galacotsemia which means his liver can't process anything with galactose(what your body turns into lactose). He is able to eat any of the babyfoods that are single fruits and veggies, even most of the mixed ones. He has to stay away from the veggies mixed with meats thosugh... he can't have any baby snacks excpet the gerber banana cookies because everything else coains WHEY(which is from milk).

[rebeccasmly]

My YDS was 8 months old when he started getting really sick. He was on formula and stage 1 baby foods. The doctor has us remove everything from his diet and slowly intriduce foods again starting with formula. He was so sick though, we had to go 24 hours with nothing and no getting sick before we could reintriduce anything. His 1st bottle, he got violently ill again. SO we switched formula and did fine for a couple of weeks but started getting real sick again. Come to find out he is lactose intolerant and allergic to soy so we were very limited on what we could feed him. As others have said, it depends on the severity of the allergy. We have learned over time he can handle a small amount of mashed potatoes and whole wheat bread. Give him a slice of white bread and he gets sick. Also, do your own research, don't take the doctor's words as gold. I'm not saying don't listen to him but ask questions. And if something doesn't add up or sound right, ask even more. Good luck!

Oh, if I could go back again, I would make my own baby food.

[msjoecool]

DD2 had terrible reflux and milk sensitivity.  We went through a number of formulas and medicines before we settled on Alimentum.  She tolerated cheese and foods with milk cooked in.  She can eat yogurt, but not a lot.  

When she turned one the gastroenterologist wanted her on soy milk.  The nutritionist at WIC was concerned about the lack of fat and calories so we went with toddler soy formula.  Her tummy still couldn't take soy formula.  We switched back to soy milk.  She's still on it and has Pediasure too for weight gain.

Good luck/ 

[TigerofMu]

It might be better to just make your own.

[.Angelica.]

you could just stick with giving her fruits and veggies. you can steam the harder ones and just cut up the softer ones. My baby doesn't eat purees.

[countrygirlkat]

Quoting LOswald0314:

 Baby food shouldn't have dairy in it as dairy isn't recommended for infants.

Not true in terms of baby foods not containing it.  Some stage two and stage three contain it like the macaroni and cheese stage 2 Gerber food for example.  Also many of the finger foods they sell that are for ages 9 months and up like the ones that look like puffy cheetos(can't remember what they are called), the meat sticks, the yogurt bites, etc., all contain dairy.   

[MamaBear2cubs]

I think most baby foods are dairy free.

[Fields456]

Why don't u just make your own baby food that way u know exactly what is in it