Weaning a baby who is lactose intolerant

Finger foods such as bread sticks or toast fingers served with soft cheese are also popular weaning foods. The most difficult question that remains however is at what point other foods that commonly cause allergies, such as egg, fish, soya, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts, can be safely introduced. Parents are understandably cautious when it comes to feeding their baby these foods. How can a dietitian help? A dietitian can help to make weaning a less stressful event and will be able to advise parents on how to wean their infant confidently.

The dietitian can advise parents on:. Each infant should be managed individually and developmental signs of readiness for solid food in the infant and parental opinions should be taken into consideration when advising on the ideal age to begin weaning.

Signs of developmental readiness:. Unfortunately there is no clear guidance for health care professionals about whether to test or not, and practices may vary across the UK and indeed across the world.

Baby juices are not necessary and they would encourage your baby to have a sweet tooth. Tea should not be given to babies and small children as it reduces iron absorption from your child's diet. If your baby is having a Lactose Free Formula, these can be used in cooking.

The lacto-free brand milk and products can also be used. Alternatively soya, oat, hemp or nut milks can be used in cooking as long as they are calcium enriched and not used as main drink until 1 year of age.

Please note rice milk is not recommended for babies and children under 5 years. Lactose is found in soft cheeses, e. However, due to the maturing process of hard cheese, most of the lactose has been removed. Therefore, hard cheeses such as cheddar and Edam are usually tolerated on a lactose-free diet. Check labels - all milk-containing products must now clearly state 'milk' in the ingredient panel on the label.

Most supermarkets will provide a list of milk free foods. Most babies grow out of lactose intolerance once their gut has recovered. To test this, try giving small amounts of dairy products e. If your baby has loose nappies and is unsettled, stop lactose-containing foods and try again in weeks.

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