Helping Lactose Intolerant Children

You may be thinking about switching your child over to cow's milk. If you are thinking about starting to make this change you will want to make sure that it is done gradually. But many parents are concerned about whether or not their child has any type of milk allergy. First of all you will definitely want to wait until your child is at least one year old before you even think of giving them regular milk. 

There are several different types of milk that you can try. For example soy milk and non-pasteurized milk. Most of these you can get at any health food store. It is also possible that your child is allergic to one of the chemicals in the milk. So organic milk may definitely be better. A lot of kids however do not like the taste of soy milk. As long as your child is getting their daily supply of calcium from other sources like broccoli and cheese then there is really nothing to worry about. 

Many doctors seem to think that milk allergies can be caused by something that is added to the pasteurization process. You could also think about 2% milk instead of whole milk, it may be a little easier on your child's tummy. Many pediatricians say that children being allergic to milk has become a very common thing. Your child's pediatrician may also be able to suggest some type of supplement that can be taken prior to them drinking milk. Try not to stress to much about it. The majority of children do grow out of it. 

Pediatricians also recommend giving your child organic yogurt and cheese since they are usually a lot easier on your child's stomach. Two very common symptoms are diarrhea and of course throwing up. If you had an allergy when when you were a child then it is possible that your child can too. You will definitely want to consider taking your child to an allergist. It could also be possible that your child is lactose intolerant, which means that all dairy products will have some negative affect on them.