How did you know that it was the dairy causing the problem?


Initially DS was diagnosed with reflux but his symptoms got worse (volume of milk reduced and crying at beginning of feed). The RCH suggested I trial cutting out dairy, egg and wheat. We saw a new paediatrican who specialised in allergies and she also referred us to paediatric dietician.

How did you know that it was the dairy causing the problem?

By trialling the removed foods back in my diet and watching for a reaction. The reaction was fussy feeding and low milk intake (I EE so I can see how much milk is being drunk).

Did you get allergy testing or any other medical consultation to confirm?

Only food challenge was used.

Did your child grow out of the allergy or become able to tolerate small amounts?

Not sure yet but my paediatrician says most children with the milk protein allergy outgrow it by about 18 months.

Not sure if you are aware, but I was told that milk takes about 20 minutes to get into the breast milk and 2-3 days to remove from it. The babies gut can take a couple of weeks to heal from the milk reaction. It's possible that some babies can take certain amounts of milk but reach a threshold were it will cause problems.