https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174640 Mon, 11 May 2015 15:09:31 +0000 birdofafeather 2174640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do almond milk and sometimes alternative yogurts: coconut, soy, etc. I guess we're lucky that most grocery stores here have at least one non-dairy option. I've never dealt with lactose free milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174417 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:04:48 +0000 Anagram 2174417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: in my regular grocery stores, a lot of the "gluten free" items are also major-allergen free, so they are dairy free as well. LO doesn't eat a lot of that stuff (because it's like cookies or crackers) but I ate plenty when she was still on breastmilk!</p> <p>Ice cream and stuff, I just don't give it. She's had a popsicle like, once in her life so as she gets older if she starts to notice what she's missing, I might just offer fruit popsicles instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174169 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:55:00 +0000 Adira 2174169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: I hear you. Until recently, we didn't have a local Whole Foods either, so I had to go to a small organic/healthy store in town that was tiny. But it DID have some decent dairy-free options. Did you try looking for dairy-free options at your grocery store? I suspect there are probably less "lactose-free" options than there are "dairy-free" options, so you might have better luck just going dairy-free on certain items (like yogurt and cheese). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174159 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:50:50 +0000 BananaPancakes 2174159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I'm going to the only health food place in town this afternoon because I know they have a big lactose/dairy free section. The closest Whole Foods is like 90 minutes away. I could only find 1 lactose free yogurt at the regular grocery store this morning, so I'm hoping to get some good stuff at the health store. I'm in a smallish town, so there's very little offered in the "specialty" sections.<br /> @Anagram: Thanks! I hope these changes will do him some good. I think a lot of his food aversions might stem from not feeling well after eating much of the time. Hopefully getting him off lactose and onto a reflux reducer is going to turn things around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174155 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:49:20 +0000 autumnlove 2174155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: Ya, they also sell it at most stores but the ones near me don't carry it. I did buy coconut milk ice cream and LO 2 hated it...I did too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174135 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:44:10 +0000 Anagram 2174135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: My LO is totally dairy free (not just lactose free), but we still find plenty for her to eat. She doesn't eat cheese, butter, or cow's milk at all, and honestly we stay away from the other yogurts too just because of the sugar in them (she doesn't like the totally plain ones).</p> <p>She drinks hemp milk and I use almond milk for baking (to make pancakes or whatever). And we buy the Earth Balance dairy-and-soy free spread for "butter", but I tend to cook with Canola or Olive oil anyway.</p> <p>It takes an adjustment period, but you and he will get used to it! Good luck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174129 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:42:04 +0000 Adira 2174129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Xander's not lactose intolerant, but he's allergic to dairy, so we had to go dairy-free for him. He drinks hemp milk (Tempt brand) and eats lots of almond and coconut yogurt (So Delicious). I just read labels and make sure things don't contain milk! Go Veggie has a lactose-free cheese (as well as a dairy-free one) that might be good. American Flatbread company makes a Vegan cheese pizza that's delicious. We use Earth Balance vegan butter as well. And then he eats a lot of fruits, veggies (well, not a lot of veggies...), breads, crackers, chicken, and sausage. And you can find dairy-free cookies and stuff, especially at places like Whole Foods. And I have a delicious chocolate cake recipe that I've adapted to be dairy-free that is super moist and yummy if you're interested.</p> <p>ETA: Earth's Best makes mini waffles that are dairy-free! Xander LOVES them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174119 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:38:26 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2174119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: lactose free doesn't mean dairy free necessarily but if it specifically says lactose free I would think its ok. I didn't realize things like regular pancake mix, frozen pncakes/waffles, basically all of those single frozen meals, lots of breads (but not most bagels and English muffins!), pastries...they all have milk/lactose. I'm still learning and I think a lot is unfortunately trial and error especially since I only thought to avoid the obvious ones and that didn't work. :/ Hoping it goes smoothly for you. I bet at this point you'll gladly do whatever it takes to help your son, GI issues are difficult. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174105 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:32:04 +0000 BananaPancakes 2174105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I just bought some lactose-free milk this morning, but we haven't tried it. Good to know about using it to make ice cream!</p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: His GI specialist gave us a sheet with the milk words to avoid, and in just the 3 days since we found out, we've realized practically all of his snacks have milk in them. And good to know about butter...I was trying to research if that was ok this morning because I wasn't sure if lactose-free meant dairy-free. It seemed like it depends on the person, but for now, we're going to eliminate pretty heavily because he's really been having a hard time with GI stuff lately. </p> <p>@danda: His specialist didn't mention a pill, so I'm assuming he's not old enough or it's not as effective in kids? But good to know for the future. She said you usually don't grow out of it and that it typically gets worse as you get older. Bleh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174090 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:23:31 +0000 danda 2174090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm mildly lactose intolerant. There's Lactaid milk, cottage cheese, and ice cream out there...and if kiddo is old enough a Lactaid pill contains the lactase enzyme and allows just about anything to be consumed. Butter and certain cheeses typically have very low amounts so they might be ok...definitely look up levels of lactose on Google and find a trustworthy chart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174082 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:17:03 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2174082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and "Kraft natural" cheddar cheese supposedly has no lactose.. The package says 0 grams. I haven't tried it though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174079 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:15:54 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2174079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going through my second bout of lactose intolerance due to an illness which causes damage to the intestines, so it's temeporary but I've learned a lot.</p> <p>Depending on how severe your sons intolerance is he may be able to eat hard cheeses and yogurt. Also butter is probably ok since the hard part has less lactose and most of it goes to the liquid part. I don't know if kids use lactase pills but they work for some and not others. Most chips and most processed snacks have milk in them so read labels well! Sometimes milk is referred to as whey, etc. </p> <p>If this is his only restriction it might take some getting used to but there should be lots of alternatives. I know it will make life a bit harder for you having to constantly monitor though. Hope it helps and you get used to it quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174078 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:15:36 +0000 autumnlove 2174078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO 2 is lactose intolerant and I just buy lactose free milk and yogurt. She can eat cheese but regular ice cream gives her gastric distress. I make her "ice cream" in my blender with lactose free milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ds-going-lactose-free-advice#post-2174070 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:09:17 +0000 BananaPancakes 2174070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So after months of testing from everything under the sun, include brain tumors, epilepsy and a variety of GI issues, we finally have a diagnosis for my son's intermittent vomiting: GERD and lactose intolerance. </p> <p>Anyone else lactose intolerant or have a LO who is? Any tips or tricks? Any products that are excellent replacements that you use? I have no idea where to start besides just eliminating milk and yogurt. :bummed: </p>