My son was on Nutramigen. It was the only thing he could tolerate. He is now 18 months old and we can no longer receive the Nutramigen through WIC. Does anyone know of a milk alternative OR a toddler formula that is gluten, dairy, and soy free?? Even if it is expensive, my doctor can write a prescription and I can get a toddler formula on WIC...if one exists. I just have not been able to find any information myself. Please do not suggest lactose free milk, goat's milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk or hemp milk. We have tried ALL of them and they give him explosive diarrhea. TIA!
His diet is great, he does not need milk, but still likes to take a sippy of "milk" a couple times a day...its a comfort thing. My family is on a gluten, dairy and soy free diet. My son cannot drink/eat anything made from cow's milk. He is not lactose intolerant, he has a severe milk protein allergy.
Yes, I've tried slowly transitioning. I breastfed as well, but at a year old tried to transition to milk which obviously did not go well. Milk products are not an option as we are on a gluten, dairy, and soy free diet. I *know* he does not *need* milk. He still enjoys a sippy of "milk" a couple times a day, something I do not want to take away cold turkey, which is why we are trying to find an alternative.
Do away with the sippy cup. Give a plastic tumbler. It converges the eyes and gets them ready for school. Sippy cups are the worst for oral motor devleopment. Get rid of the cup and you can do away with the whole milk issue.
Wow! Has anyone tried to determine WHAT is causing this? One of my daughters is allergic to dairy (bovine protein) and goat milk is an entirely different protein so it's great with/for her. My mother and brother are VERY lactose intolerant, to the point of terrible pains, cramping, lightheaded and horrid diarrhea. I guess there are people with reactions to both at the same time, but soy too?
Wow again! Dont' know what to say, except, good luck
If his diet is otherwise OK, there's no need for any of these. Just give him water, juice or whatever other beverage he tolerates when he's thirsty.
If he has other food issues that make liquid nutrition a must, can you add that to your post? What is he allergic/sensitive to?
I would just continue to nurse a bit and give him water to drink.
There is no reason for a human to go from human milk and then transition to the milk of another mammal. Makes no sense and it's not healthy.
Can he eat other calcium rich foods at 18 mos? Yogurt, cheese? etc. If so, I think i'd focus more on his food intake and getting his nutrition that way vs. formula. If none of the milk alternatives work, maybe you can just get it through his diet. Best of luck. My son was on Nutramigen too (thank GOD) then was able to go do rice milk.... so if that wasn't an option, I think I'd skip "milk" altogether.
Have you tried Flax Milk? It is fairly new and exclusive to Walmart but the nutrition value is excellent, comparable to Cows Milk. It's dairy, soy, gluten free and it's fairy cheap. About 2.99/galf a gallon, so $6/ gallon which is about the same as organic cows milk. That is what I am giving my toddler and she is thriving on it.
I would also like to add that Flax Milk has no dairy, no soy, no gluten etc. It's made from Flax seeds.
I wouldn't even bother with a milk/formula alternative at this age since none of them are viable. He can still have a nutrient-rich diet with foods that he CAN eat and drinks that he CAN have. You should also be able to find allergen-free vitamin supplements. Gummi-Vites are dairy and gluten free.
Have you tried slowly transitioning him from the formula to another milk? (I.e. 1/5 almond milk, 4/5 formula, & see how he does). I can't help you with formula as we don't use it (breastfeed then transition at ~1 year to slowly add milk products in while continuing to nurse).
I would also go milk free. He doesn't really need it. Someone gave you a great alternative in Flax milk, though!
Camel milk is another option but it is very expensive and very hard to find in this country. It has excellent digestive benefits if you can get it.
How about whey protein mixed with water?
I'd not give him any dairy period... look into vegan cheese and make sure he gets lots of dark leafy greens
I have to agree with MommyOf2 and 3BoysUnder3. Make sure he gets the vitamins from another source.
if he is eating like a normal one and a half year old then he doesn't "need" milk. if he is eating a well balanced diet he can easily get his calcium and vitamin d in vitamins and other foods. he stopped needing any kind of formula 6 months ago at least.
Ditto to JB. If he has a well balanced diet then there is no REAL need for dairy.
Is it possible to skip milk and just give him a calcium supplement?
You have tried everything I can think of suggesting. Can you continue to get Nutramigen by prescription? I can't even think of a toddler formula that is dairy and soy free.
