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I am thinking about almond milk for LO, not for an allergy but for other reasons. I'm not concerned about protein intake.

We transitioned her when her Rx for Neocate ran out. She was a little over a year old (~13 or 14 months). We tried Almond Milk and Rice Dream. She likes both. But keep in mind that Rice Dream has trace amounts of gluten even though it's labeled gluten-free (they use an enzyme from barley) if that's something you're avoiding.

Transitioning was automatic. She took it right away (it must taste heavenly compared to Neocate)! As for worrying about her not getting enough nutrients, I just make sure she eats. It was difficult at first, especially since she has food allergies, but after they've been weaned for awhile, you'll slowly accumulate a list of favorite foods. But even now at 18 months, she'd have tons of "milk" if I let her and she'll ask for it, too.

We started mainly on almind milk at 11.5 mths at our pedi's suggestion. We added it in slowly...and gradually replaced nursing sessions w it. He also started drinking it w meals instead if the water he was drinking

He's tried cows coconut and hemp. But we stick to almond mostly. He eats lots of meat/leafy greens in his meals so I think hea covered I. That dept.

Cood luck!!

@Adira: We'll be doing hemp milk ... It's most like cow's milk (vitamin & mineral wise).

@Adira: I've been wondering this too since the allergist told us to wait until 18 months to introduce milk. I'm going to email her and see what she says. As you pointed out the milk alternatives are not nutritional similar.

No milk allergy here but we are planning on doing almond and hemp milk instead of cow's milk. From my research they seem to be the best substitutes.