https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:48:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2634640 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:56:53 +0000 Pollywog 2634640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: yes, until about 7 months LO was very sensitive. He can now tolerate if I eat a tiny amount (something cooked with pam). Giving up gum was so hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2634608 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 06:38:48 +0000 bushelandapeck 2634608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: Have you tried Braggs Aminos? That's what I use in place of soy sauce. I actually like it better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2634551 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:03:49 +0000 matador84 2634551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just finished 3 weeks of GF and DF. For me it was a lot of pre-planning and checking labels. I was surprised by how much I had overlooked at the stores before that was dairy free. I cut out coffee and when I reintroduced it, I did so with soy. My breakfasts were a GF bagel and dairy-free Daiya brand cream cheese. Lunches were leftover dinners and dinners consisted of a lot of roasted veggies and meats for the time being. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2634501 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 19:53:40 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2634501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I read types of bisquick is vegan so you could try to make some stuff with that. </p> <p>Also Starbucks almond milk is really good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2634428 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 13:29:15 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2634428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby could tolerate the soy lecithin, and so my go to snack was kind bars in dark chocolate chunk. </p> <p>Otherwise all meals were from scratch! I substituted unsweetened almond milk for dairy in recipes, the red label earth balance for butter, and just learned to live cheese free! I also made all our bread at home. The only thing I couldn't find a good substitute for was soy sauce! Some of the vegan cheese products were tolerable in small quantities. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2634416 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:50:52 +0000 meadow 2634416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: The ped. asked me to eliminate soy too. Bummer - most of the dairy free items I bought last week also have soy (including my fake oreos :( ) Whomp Whomp. Do you eliminate soy letchin - I've read some people can still tolerate that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2633357 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:52:19 +0000 Pollywog 2633357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been dairy free for 6 months (we also have allergies to soy (very common). Gluten, eggs, and peanuts). He's pretty sensitive, but I can do natural flavors. </p> <p>We eat a lot of avocados, grilled meat, rice, and veggies.</p> <p>Also, Starbucks and Dunkin now have almond milk! Almond lattes are yummy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2633318 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:19:47 +0000 meadow 2633318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: thanks!</p> <p>@brownepiano: These Are great.....Thank YOU!</p> <p>@MrsLonghorn: I'm making chilli this weekend!! I heard that about oreos....but then they have the U D label.....so I bought knock off oreos that are parve. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2632857 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:33:06 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2632857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OU-D food (kosher dairy) is going to be extremely strict. Sometimes, food that isn't dairy but is made in a factory with dairy will have it because of the possibility for cross-contamination.</p> <p>It all depends on how bad you think the reaction is and how strict you want to be. I was super strict at the beginning, but then let up a little over time and realized it wasn't impacting DS. (We would still have issues if I ate cheese or something obvious, but casein, flavorings, etc...weren't enough to cause issues). The kellymom cheat sheet @kiddosc linked to was super helpful at the start.</p> <p>I re-made a lot of my freezer meals dairy-free, so I don't have a ton of ideas for you, sorry. I also ate a lot of chili, and tacos during that time... But as a bonus: Girl Scout thin mints and oreos are dairy free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2632837 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:08:44 +0000 brownepiano 2632837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and food labeling has gotten a lot better. I don't have to scan labels like I used to. I wouldn't worry about "natural flavoring", it shouldn't be enough to be a problem. (Others may know more about that). Things to avoid are milk, milk-fat, casein, and whey. A lot of baked goods have milk in them, but bagel usually don't have milk in them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2632834 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:06:41 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2632834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been cooking dairy free for a few years now. Most thing are pretty easy to just leave out the dairy. I can give you our menu for this week. Roasted chicken, rice, salad. Quiche (made with water instead of milk), quinoa, salad. Chicken soup. Lentils and rice. Pasta with tomato sauce., green beans. Pumpkin soup ( made with coconut milk instead of cream). My other go-to is anything Mexican because it's easy to leave out the cheese. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2632832 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:06:02 +0000 brownepiano 2632832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm allergic to milk (and it's been really bad after this last pregnancy, I can't cheat anymore)! You can make almost anything dairy-free, the only hard things are dishes that rely on the cheese (mac'n'cheese) etc.<br /> A lot of Tex-Mex dishes are good without cheese (taco salad, burritos)<br /> Soups (I'm making this chili this week: <a href="https://thefigtreeblog.com/2012/11/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-coconut-chili.html)" rel="nofollow">https://thefigtreeblog.com/2012/11/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-coconut-chili.html)</a><br /> Here's another easy one: <a href="http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/09/slow-cooker-fiesta-chicken-soup/" rel="nofollow">http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/09/slow-cooker-fiesta-chicken-soup/</a><br /> A lot of Asian dishes don't have dairy<br /> Salads are easy to do without dairy (I made something like this for lunches this week: <a href="http://inpursuitofmore.com/2016/02/29/winter-veggie-slaw-with-citrus-tahini-dressing/" rel="nofollow">http://inpursuitofmore.com/2016/02/29/winter-veggie-slaw-with-citrus-tahini-dressing/</a></p> <p>Let me know if you want more ideas. I've been dairy free since I was 10! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2632815 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 10:51:44 +0000 kiddosc 2632815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have recipe suggestions, but this is helpful for identifying hidden dairy. <a href="http://www.kellymom.com/store/freehandouts/hidden-dairy01.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.kellymom.com/store/freehandouts/hidden-dairy01.pdf</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-dairy-freehelp#post-2632799 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 10:38:25 +0000 meadow 2632799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've decided to go dairy free for a couple weeks to see if it has an impact on my DS (I EBF) who has had a variety of symptoms that maybe suggest food allergy.</p> <p>I figure there are others on the board who have done the same......anyone have yummy but easy/quick recipe ideas? (Almost everything left in my freezer stash has cheese :sad: )</p> <p>Also I've seen the circled U label with a D next to it on food that I can't find dairy in the ingredients? After go ogling I think "natural flavors" might be the culprit.....do I avoid that stuff too?</p> <p>Thanks :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295816 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:45:42 +0000 littlejoy 2295816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're vegan, and I can always find non-dairy (vegan) cake mixes at the store. I think there are some mainstream ones ... Simply use non-dairy milk, and a flax egg (if there's an egg allergy too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295802 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:19:53 +0000 brownie 2295802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A great allergen "free" recipe is wacky cake (I google kathy ps wacky cake). It has no dairy, eggs, and tastes good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295680 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 09:07:01 +0000 ladybee 2295680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: I agree. My son recently outgrew his severe dairy allergy but I'd only be comfortable with my child eating store bought if I wasn't the one making it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295614 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 07:56:41 +0000 yin 2295614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The policy at my LO's school is to only provide store bought treats where the ingredients can be checked. As a mom of a child who has food allergies (dairy, egg, and peanuts), I honestly don't trust another parent baking a treat. There are issues with contamination, and there are a lot of ingredients out there that people don't think to check (ex. chocolate chips). </p> <p>The teacher will tell me in advance when there is a birthday celebration, and I bring in a cupcake for LO so that he doesn't feel left out. </p> <p>Here are a few options if you want to bring a store bought treat: small cups of sorbet/water ice, enjoy life cookies (free of top 8 food allergies), Annie's bunny cookies, oreos (double check ingredients b/c it often changes), barnum's animal crackers, vienna finger cookies, gummy snacks, and jello.</p> <p>I also don't like the idea of a second treat of fruit. Fruit isn't quite the same as a cupcake, and I learned my lesson when I brought in fruit for a holiday party. My LO skipped the fruit and only wanted special treats, most of which he couldn't eat. :bummed:</p> <p>Keep in mind that it is difficult for children with food allergies. They often feel left out of birthday/holiday celebrations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295471 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:14:01 +0000 hummusgirl 2295471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There have been a couple birthdays in my LO's class, and both times the families brought in hats for everyone (one did regular birthday hats and another did these animal visors which were so freakin cute: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Foam-Zoo-Animal-Sun-Visors/dp/B003C6EQMW)" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Foam-Zoo-Animal-Sun-Visors/dp/B003C6EQMW)</a> plus a food that everyone could eat - one did watermelon and the other did popsicles (<a href="http://rubyrockets.com" rel="nofollow">http://rubyrockets.com</a>). My LO loved them both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295403 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:39:47 +0000 avivoca 2295403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: I just made a dairy-free angel food cake to test for H's birthday! Check out my Birthday Girl Pinterest board, it's the most recent funfetti Angel food cake recipe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295325 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 19:02:41 +0000 MrsSRS 2295325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rice Krispy treats with coconut oil and a sprinkle of salt instead of the butter, marshmallows, and sprinkles. Also, a lot of store brand or cheaper cake mixes are dairy free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295193 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:54:31 +0000 MamaG 2295193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At that age, I would just find a different treat. We did the Yogurt squeeze tubes frozen. Which I realize doesn't help with your dairy issue. </p> <p>Our daycare doesn't allow homemade goods either. I'd probably go down the path of fruit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295165 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:34:53 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2295165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: the Duncan Hines one is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295162 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:32:36 +0000 Chillybear 2295162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ms.line: Thats my plan! I have a huge jar of sprinkles I bought for her birthday party and were barely used </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295155 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:28:20 +0000 ms.line 2295155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: Funfetti *is* good ish. Maybe you could throw some sprinkles into Duncan Hines yellow mix? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295150 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:25:04 +0000 charlotte 2295150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: oh I see. Well you are sweet to accommodate everyone 😊 Its hard enough to find safe treats for my son and I deal with his allergy all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295147 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:24:14 +0000 Chillybear 2295147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: @ms.line: Thanks for the suggestions I'll look for these this weekend... tbh I was looking at the funfetti and that's not dairy free </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295146 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:23:20 +0000 psw27 2295146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe Arrowhead Mills cake mix (also at Whole Foods) is dairy free -- at least the vanilla one appears to be. It even provides a substitute for soy or almond milk in the "directions". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295145 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:23:12 +0000 Chillybear 2295145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charlotte: I'm not sure which classmate has the allergy and if its the one I'm thinking of she's new to her class. All the teacher mentioned was sending in the cake mix box so they can check it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bringing-treats-for-classmates-with-allergies#post-2295133 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:16:39 +0000 charlotte 2295133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son has allergies including wheat and the policy at his school is for me to bring him a special treat that I am comfortable with on the day that the birthday boy or girl brings their special snack for everyone else. The teacher told me this when we discussed allergies at the beginning of the year and I think it's great. I like to be in control of his food right now anyway (he's 2) and wouldn't expect a non allergy parent to bend over backwards changing everything. Will the school let you do something like that or at least have the teacher ask thge parent if they'd rather bring their own that they made? I could see people taking it the wrong way like "you should include everyone!" But like I said, I like it this way! </p>