I'm trying to wean my baby off breast milk but he's allergic to cow milk, what elase can i give him?

Question

he's 10months old and he still needs milk right? he's eating excellently

Answer 1

Before a year old, a baby needs either breast milk or iron-fortified infant formula. You should wean him onto a Soy-based infant formula. Talk to your pediatrician and they can give you samples of formulas to try to see what will agree with his tummy.

You should not give an infant cow's milk before the age of 1. After he is a year old, you can wean him from the formula onto a regular Soy or Rice Milk beverage. Just make sure it is fortified with Calcium. Not all Soy and Rice milks have the calcium of cow's milk. Also use a full-fat Soy or Rice Milk. Babies need healthy fats for brain development.

You can also keep your baby on infant formula past one year of age. They make formulas for "older" infants, from 9 months and on.

Your best bet would be to talk to your pediatrician and find out what he/she recommends in terms of feeding with regards to your child's weight, height and health.

Answer 2

you can give him soy milk.or lactose free milk, because soy milk is kind of disgusting. but if you give them soy milk young then they can get used to it.

Answer 3

soy milk or rice milk

Answer 4

My sister is now 19 months! My Mom never breast feed her, but she is also allergic to cow milk so when she eats cerial my mom gives her Soy Milk! i t tastes VERY good!

Answer 5

My husband was weaned on to goats milk.  His mom did try soy but he ended up having to take loads of supplements as it does not contain as many nutrients as cows milk.  Having said that you can now get very good soy formula for weaning used by vegan parents- try searching the internet or your local health food storel.  There are other similar  products based on rice milk, which personally I think tastes nicer!

Answer 6

My son is 11 months and is breast fed and has been having Neocate formula ( for babies with allergies) mixed with his food since he was diagnosed with a milk,egg and nut allergy 5 months ago...its on prescription and I believe is quite expensive to but maybe you could ask your doctor about it...its got a funny smell but my little boy doesnt seem to mind and it has lots of vitamins etc too..hope this helps allergies are very difficult to manage I hope your little boy is doing well..warm regards

Answer 7

At this age he needs to be weaned to formula.  If he's allergic to cows milk,  he needs either soy or hypoallergenic formula.

Answer 8

SOY MILK

Answer 9

i think you can oder goats milk from some where