Women who have children with this type of allergy should limit consumption of cow's milk for cow's milk protein can 'contaminate' milk that trigger allergies in children.
Milk allergy is not the same as lactose intolerance. Both are of different types.
Lactose intolerance is the body's reaction to the rejection of the sugar (lactose) found in milk of sheep, goats, and cows. Not only the children, many adults are also lactose intolerant.
Infants with cow's milk allergy will exhibit symptoms similar to other food allergies. Symptoms can appear one day to six weeks.
There are two types of allergic reactions that can happen - delayed and immediate. Immediate reaction will be seen shortly after the baby is drinking milk, is being delayed reaction will occur 3 or 4 weeks after the first milk intake.
To prevent allergies, infant formula manufacturers generally add a hypoallergenic composition (hypoallergenic).
To change the formula, babies could actually be given soy milk. However, soy milk does not contain enough is considered a component of fatty acids and amino acids that are essential for the development of baby's nervous system.
Milk allergy can occur because the immune system mistakenly treats baby milk proteins as harmful agents. Allergic reactions may include rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Milk allergies do not necessarily disappear when the baby grows bigger. If necessary, consult a doctor about this. The doctor will perform a physical examination and provide the necessary advice.
To avoid milk allergy, the baby can be given to the content of hypoallergenic milk formula. However, there is an additional cost of this solution given the price of milk with a hypoallergenic formula is relatively more expensive than regular formula.
After the baby is getting milk formula hypoallergenic diet for about 1 to 2 weeks, your doctor may suggest regular formula-fed babies to see if an allergic reaction still occurs.
If the allergy is still emerging, it is advisable to go back on hypoallergenic formula.
However, the most effective and safe course to try to give exclusive breastfeeding until the baby is 2 years old.
Breast milk contains nutrients that are complete and of course suitable for babies.
