https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 02:49:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1228813 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:54:24 +0000 Adira 1228813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow: Thanks! I HOPE Xander's not allergic to soy because it seems like that would be a good substitute if he can have it! I'll have to check out Yummly! And probably learn how to cook... haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1228361 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:12:55 +0000 mrsmenow 1228361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>MrsJacks posts were so helpful when DD was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. MSPImom is a good site too.</p> <p>It seems daunting at first, but it seems like dairy allergies are pretty common and there is a lot of great information out there. Once you get the basics of what you can eat, substitutions, etc. it isn't so bad. DD was diagnosed around 6 weeks and is now almost 11 months and it seems like second nature now. Yummly is a great site because you can search for a recipe and add in allergies. Tonight I made a chicken pot pie (dairy free) that I found a couple of weeks ago on there and it was so good. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1228272 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:36:26 +0000 Adira 1228272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: I'm scared of having to revamp what we eat - I naturally eat lots of dairy!!! But I will probably be hitting you up for some advice! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1228021 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:43:41 +0000 QueensBee 1228021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awe, poor Xander and poor Adira! That would be stressful! It looks like you have a lot of tips from other Bees who have been there too, though. I hope he outgrows it eventually! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227976 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:01:43 +0000 mrskc 1227976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor guy! I have no advice but just wanted to say sorry. I hope he outgrows it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227955 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:52:11 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1227955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Sorry to hear! If there's one thing I've learned from MSPI cooking (for 9 months now) is that it's better to avoid the "replacements" and just cook things that are naturally dairy-free. If you need meal ideas let me know...I've pretty much had to revamp everything we eat... :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227939 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:42:02 +0000 pl0508 1227939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh friend. I've been there! I eliminated dairy from months 3-7 and he grew out of it. Honestly, after you get used to it it really isn't SO bad. On the plus side, I weigh less than I did in college and it made me eat VERY healthy. Lots of salads, oatmeal, avocados, fruit, pasta salads with vinagarette base, grilled meats with veggies....Happy thoughts. You can do this. Xander is going to be okay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227919 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:31:53 +0000 Kimberlybee 1227919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww poor Xander! Hope this is something that he can and will outgrow. Also hope you can find lots of good recipes online to make it easier too. Hugs!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227889 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:18:00 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1227889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor Xander! I'm glad you guys figured out the cause of his allergies though. Noelle had eczema when I was breastfeeding her too, and I do think it's because she had a peanut allergy that I didn't realize at the time. Her eczema miraculously disappeared soon after we stopped breastfeeding - I wish I had known at the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227882 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:15:02 +0000 spaniellove 1227882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: On your comment about never tasting cow's milk and not knowing what he's missing - I've always had a peanut allergy and have only had peanuts/PB a few times in my life, all of which ended badly. Same with coconut! So somehow I've developed a strong aversion to those smells. I hope Xander never has those experiences, but it's possible he won't grow up wishing he could have some milk! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227861 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:03:44 +0000 singingbee 1227861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sad for Xander, but glad you found out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk/page/2#post-1227839 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:56:10 +0000 brownie 1227839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Daiya cheese is great. Almond milk and coconut milk are great alternatives as well. It really isn't as hard as it seems. My son LOVED coconut milk yogurt. There are a lot of soy alternatives that are available in most stores. </p> <p>Some things to watch out for: McDonald's fries are dipped in milk to make them crispy. So no fries for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227801 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:41:26 +0000 ALV91711 1227801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to hear that. I really hope that he grows out of it. Sounds like there are lots of alternatives and resources out there. Also glad that you don't have to cut dairy from your diet. </p> <p>I guess the plus side is you will be more aware of what he is eating and you will probably eat better yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227751 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:25:56 +0000 MrsRcCar 1227751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope he out grows his allergy! I also hope that he has no more scary reactions. :(<br /> We just found out N has an extremely mild allergy to dairy. DH and I are dairy free anyway so it isn't a huge deal for us. N loves rice crèmes, they are completely dairy free. They have a lot of alternatives out there to dairy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227727 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:19:03 +0000 Bookish 1227727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww poor little dude. Hope he grows out of it &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227709 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:12:43 +0000 MoonMoon 1227709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry to hear that, and hope he has a chance to outgrow this allergy!</p> <p>Vegan food blogs will have tons of recipes and product suggestions for you to try, and almost any sweet or savory recipe can be made with subs. Just google ”dairy free xx” for any dish and a huge number should pop up! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227663 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:03:40 +0000 Adira 1227663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Based on his reactions, he was only tested for an allergy to milk. It's a skin test where they picked his back with a control, histamine, and the milk to gauge his reactions. Xander found it mildly unpleasant, but wasn't overly bothered by it. Other children react more strongly.</p> <p>Also, eggs is one of those foods that contain histamine-like substances, so it's entirely possible to have a reaction due to eggs, but not be allergic! Good luck to you!</p> <p>@MamaJ: Thanks! I did e-mail all the grandparents and siblings, but I'll have to make sure everyone is aware when we're with other people! Or just not leave Xander alone with anyone ever!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227608 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:47:30 +0000 MamaJ 1227608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy daiya cheese for DS and he loves it. It's pretty pricey though. The hardest for us is dining out. Today I met DH for lunch and microwaved a veggie burger for DS before we left and fed that to him. </p> <p>Also make it known to everyone in your family. And don't be afraid to repeat it. Someone slipped DS dairy and I was pissed. They didn't know but they also didn't ask if he could have the said food either and I wasn't nearby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227604 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:46:25 +0000 Smurfette 1227604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no!! I can't believe he doesn't react more to the milk in your diet. Hopefully it will be something that he grows out of with age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227540 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:26:39 +0000 Corduroy 1227540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I'm sorry to hear that. Can I ask what kind of testing was done? My LO has an appointment with an allergist on Friday and I don't know what to expect. I made the appointment because of an egg reaction but I wonder if she has dairy-related eczema as well. Was Xander tested for several allergens? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227480 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:15:00 +0000 sunny 1227480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We give my LO hemp milk. She guzzles it down! We also do coconut milk yogurt from Trader Joes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227478 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:14:55 +0000 looch 1227478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are so many alternative products out there, like non dairy ice cream so he can have junk food just like his peers!</p> <p>If you are looking for resources, try looking for vegan diets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227466 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:13:10 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1227466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is also allergic. It's daunting at first, but very doable once you've gotten the hang of things! Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227456 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:11:29 +0000 shopaholic 1227456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! I can only think of a positive is that nowadays there is a lot more information out there for supporting this kind of allergy. I think Mrs. Jacks post will be really helpful. Poor X. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227452 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:11:05 +0000 T-Mom 1227452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry to hear this! Although dairy is a tough one, I feel that we have come a long way in terms of education and awareness of food allergies. Fingers crossed that he will outgrow it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227444 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:08:16 +0000 Adira 1227444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: Thanks for the tip!! I'll have to look into that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227433 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:03:08 +0000 Adira 1227433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Thanks! I'll check out Kellymom!</p> <p>@prettylizy: Good idea!! I didn't even think of that! Luckily we discovered his allergy early so I can plan stuff in advance, but there's just so much I didn't even consider! I think I'll just continue feeding him fruit and veggie purees for the rest of his life. :)</p> <p>@hilsy85: I don't think they tested for goat's milk, though I'm not actually sure... they just said "milk" though I'll check the paperwork he gave me when I get home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227431 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:01:51 +0000 JerricaBenton 1227431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Daiya cheese is the best dairy free cheese I've tried. Their cream cheese is pretty good too. I like that they are soy free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227422 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:58:09 +0000 hilsy85 1227422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: if it's just cow's milk, then I would definitely give sheep's cheese and goat cheese/milk a try. I have a friend who's very allergic to cow's milk (can't even have it cooked in things) but can eat sheep/goat stuff no prob. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/xanders-allergic-to-milk#post-1227421 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:57:23 +0000 prettylizy 1227421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Hugs mama!! All the PP's have great suggestions, and I agree that there is no good dairy free cheese, though Rice Parmesan isn't awful when it's mixed in things. </p> <p>I would spend some time on the nutritional info sections from some of your fave restaurants and make up a list of 'safe' foods. We did a lot of traveling when I was on an MSPI diet for DD and having a list of 'go to' foods from various restaurants was super helpful. We ended up eating at a lot of chain restaurants just because they have useful websites. </p>