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@tysonja: My daughter was on Similac Alimentum nearly ten years ago for severe reflux and a dairy sensitivity (* which is not nearly as severe as a protein allergy); however, my cousin is highly milk protein allergic, my uncle can ingest milk but the proteins touching his skin cause a dermic reaction AND I have a wheat allergy with lactose intolerance... We are a fun family to cook for, let me tell you. *laughs* I digress, Many foods from Plum baby foods are fantastic (and organic). Make certain to read labels. Avoid tapiocas, whey, powdered milk bases, custards, milkfat, etc. There are a plethora of dairy-free options to mix in cereals as the baby gets older (rice milk, almond, soy, cashew, hemp, etc) and there are non-dairy cheeses as well. Be aware though , they have higher melting points for cooking. Be aware of hidden milk proteins in cereals and sauces. I can not emphasize that enough. For cereals or a solid starchy carbohydrate - you may start with a brown rice (check the label) or even sweet potatoes. Fruits and veggies are safe but check the "blends" for "yogurt" infusion. My cousin had many visits to the hospital simply because adults would innocently feed her something that they were unaware had milk in it. Always keep emergency numbers on hand (in a purse, wallet, on the fridge for family and friends) in case this happens. I hope this was helpful. If you have any other questions, and you feel that I could be of help, please, do not hesitate to ask.