Milk allergies and saturated fat for babies

Mac_X
Mac_X Posts: 110 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Baby's need saturated fat for brain development among other things. In most instances, they get plenty from dairy products, especially milk. My son is allergic to milk (is on soy now) and we are starting to believe he is allergic to all dairy. We are supplementing his diet with cheeses and yogurts to make up for the milk and now he is exhibiting some of the same allergic symptoms.

So what are some foods that I can substitute that would not be absolutely horrible for my child to eat yet give him the saturated fats he needs? I did some research, but I'd like to see if anyone on here has any thoughts/experiences/research of their own.

Fatty meats seems to have the largest concentration, but even if we go that route how much would he have to consume in order to replicate what he would normally get from milk/dairy? Thanks for all responses!

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  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    How old is your son? What does your doctor or dietician recommend?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Definitely ask the doctor.

    Coconut oil is saturated. How about egg yolks?
  • bubbleskiwi
    bubbleskiwi Posts: 148 Member
    how old is your son? is he allergic to milk or lactose intolerant?
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    it really depends on his age.
  • Mac_X
    Mac_X Posts: 110 Member
    So sorry, my son is 13 months. He had no trouble with breast milk but on his first birthday we started him on Whole Vitamin D. He has what is called by our doctor "Slow onset milk allergies." Symptoms (rash, fussiness, refusal to eat, diarrhea) dont appear for 6 to 7 days after he starts it, then it takes 2 full weeks to get it all out of his system. We went through that, then AGAIN with lactose free milk. So it is not just lactose intolerance, it is a complete milk allergy, which of course is now affecting dairy.

    We are scheduling a nutritionist visit, but as he goes through these troubled times we are looking for research and things we can do in the meantime.
  • bubbleskiwi
    bubbleskiwi Posts: 148 Member
    sorry to hear that. I'm lactose intolerant so I thought maybe I had some advice. I know nothing of milk allergies, although apparently it usually passes with time. it is best to talk to the professionals about this. especially since he's so young still.

    good luck!

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