Cows milk allergy..any alternative?

Soulsong
You can substitute cow's milk with soya milk until your daughter developes tolerance against cow's milk.
And my logic says,cows milk is actually for the calf.And for the same reason humans can substitute milk with other calcium rich food.Milk is preferred because it has everything except vitamin C.So while you avoid giving her cow's milk,do give her calcium rich food and more veggies.Being a pescetarian also helps.

 

My DD is allergic to milk. But she is not allergic to soy. Dr suggested giving her soy milk. But I am giving her almond milk as soy contains something similar to female hormones and it is not good in long run..just remember to supply her adequate calcium by things like calcium gummy bears, vegetables like broccoli ;spinach etc.

I think you can try giving her goat milk and see as her if her cows milk allergy is not life threatening. Goats and cows milk contains similar proteins. That's why people allergic to cows milk are also allergic to goats.

 

Soulsong,

I never give cheese /yogurts to my dd. We knew she was allergic to milk as soon as we introduced cows milk to her diet.so it never occurred me to find a substitute for cheese/yougurt. Guess there's some soy alternatives. Search earth balance products. They have diary free vegan alternatives for butter etc.some soy free too. Check their products in their website. Whole foods is selling them. I use olive oil for pasta instead of cheese., and some veggies too.

 

Please post when you find any good altervative

 

Ramya,

Kefir is milk product right? I read online that it is not advisable for milk allergy prople. It's good for lactose intolerant people.