My 19Month Old Son Is Having Diarea for Three Weeks.

well, if you have not done so yet you should talk to his dr... also was he on regular formula when he was in infant? You could try soy milk... don't forget to keep him hydrated. give him Pedialyte and water etc....

good luck
S.

has he/she had milk before? if yes, i kind of doubt it's milk. you can always go a few days without giving milk and see what happens but i'd think maybe something else is going on? stomach bug, any chance of it?
call the ped.
vlora

I would call your ped & see what they recommened

My son has a very similar problem. Most likely it's lactose intolerence, because if he was allergic, the skim would still bother him. Try giving him lactaid before dairy, they sell in in little packets as a powder, you can give it to him in the milk if you like or I put it on a spoon with a little milk before I give it to my son. Skim milk is not good for a baby this young...they despartely need the fat in milk for brain development. Enriched rice or soy milk is fine (my son uses that because he has an allergy to whey protein). If you switch to rice or soy, you may want to talk to your pediatrician about a multi-vitamin with calicum, since they have less than real milk. My guess is the powdered lactaid will work, but you may want to roate, some real, whole milk, then some soy or rice. Good luck!!

I think I would try lactose free before soy......just my opinion, but soy tastes nasty! I'd check with the dr first anyway just to make sure there is no underlying problem.

Ask your pediatrician. They may be able to suggest different kinds of milks or maybe supplements in case of loss of benefits in the skim milk.

Hi B.,
I'm sorry your little one is going through this. Hopefully the pediatrician has ruled out any viruses or other illnesses that may be causing his diarrhea. I think by changing the milk I you may have identified that he probably has an issue with digesting whole milk. My youngest daughter has this issue, but it was identified before switching to regular milk. We ultimately ended up switching to a soy based infant formula and then soy milk after the age of 1 year. Hope this helps.

We've had a tough time with diarhea with my son & milk too. My pediatrcian recommended trying different lactose free products. We tried several lactose free milks (Lactaid, Dairy Ease etc) and we found that Rice milk does the trick. My son likes it & his tummy is no longer upset; less gas & less dirty diapers. I'd see what your pediatrician says first but this worked for us.

Good luck.

B.,
How long has your son been drinking milk? If longer than 5 weeks, then it is NOT milk! He may have a virus that seems to be going around, or it could be another food allergy. You have to be careful with giving him Skim Milk because he will miss out on a ton of vital minerals and nutrients. Pasteurized cow's milk is the number one allergic food in this country. It has been associated with a number of symptoms and illnesses including:
Diarrhea, Cramps, Bloating, Gas, Gastrointestinal bleeding,
Iron-deficiency, anemia, Skin rashes, Allergies, Colic in infants
Osteoporosis, Increased tooth decay, Arthritis, Growth problems in children Heart disease, Cancer, Atherosclerosis, Acne,
Recurrent ear infections in children, Type 1 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis, Infertility, Leukemia, Autism
The pasteurization process, which entails heating the milk to a temperature of 145 degrees to 150 degrees F and keeping it there for at least half an hour and then reducing the temperature to not more than 55 degrees F, completely changes the structure of the milk proteins (denaturization) into something far less than healthy. While the process certainly destroys germs and bad bacteria, it also destroys the milk's beneficial bacteria along with many of its nutritious components.
The Department of Agriculture recommends the consumption of 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day, depending on age and gender. Due to a variety of reasons, 30 million to 50 million Americans have shied away from cow’s milk and have turned to calcium-fortified beverages--like soy and rice milks--as alternative sources. Yet according to studies, the actual amount of calcium available in these fortified drinks can be as much as 85 percent less than the amount indicated on the product label. This is because the calcium can settle out of the soy and rice beverages and form a calcium-sludge on the bottom of the carton.
Thus, shaking before pouring these beverages is crucial in order to: Avoid calcium settlement and Obtain the intended calcium amount per serving
It was noted that calcium settlement is less of a problem in those beverages kept in the refrigerated dairy case of the grocery store, rather than in cartons stored on non-refrigerated shelves. Also, while calcium in cow’s milk occurs naturally, it must be added to soy and rice beverages (and even orange juice) in the form of finely ground calcium powders; soluble calcium cannot be used as well.
I would suggest Almond milk, a non pasturized milk or even Raw milk if you feel milk is still the problem. Of course, human milk is best, but not practical. The next best would be sheep milk, then goat milk and finally cow’s milk. Raw milk is truly one of the most profoundly healthy foods you can consume. The following are a few of the major reasons why more people are choosing to drink milk raw:

It has more nutrients: Raw milk has an outstanding source of nutrients including beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus acidolphilus, vitamins and enzymes.
People feel the health benefits: Raw milk is not associated with any of the health problems associated with pasteurized milk such as rheumatoid arthritis, skin rashes, diarrhea and cramps. Even people who have been allergic to pasteurized milk for many years can typically tolerate and even thrive on raw milk.
It tastes better: As with any food, fresher is always better and this applies to milk as well. Fresh raw milk is creamier and better tasting than pasteurized milk that has a shelf life of several weeks. No matter what you decided, please research it first. There are a ton of things you should be aware of.
Hope that helped
Jenn
Mama to Bryce~9 Austin~6 Taylor~17 mnths
Step Mama to Nich~15 Christian~14

I had the same problem with my son, he now drinks lactaid milk and no longer has those issues.

My son is lactose intolerant and he had same proble along with some breathing issues. He drinks Lactaid milk with calcium. Ask your Doc.