1-Year-old Allergic to Milk, Soy, Eggs, and Peanuts. Need Other Food Ideas!

Hi there,

You might try the Super Baby Food book. She sounds a bit wacky and assumes complete kitchen ignorance, but her research is thorough and has many great suggestions that are age-appropriate. Off the top of my head: there are lots of yummy fats in avocado, flax seed and tahini. The kids seem to really love them both, though tahini must be mixed with other things in small doses!

Good luck!

My daughter could not have Soy or Dairy for almost 3 yrs. Tahini (sesame paste) mixed in cereal. Lot's of avocados. Almond butter.

Try gong on to the FAAN website. FAAN is the "Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network". Their address is: www.foodallergy.org. They have some great recipes and offer a monthly newsletter for parents and children. You are certainly not alone with these allergies - they also keep parents up to date with all of the latest research. This is the organization that was tremendously helpful in passing the legislation that requires food companies to list ALL of their allergic ingredients, in bold, on their packaging.
Good luck. J.

I am so sorry to hear about all his allergies. I would recommend you to my friend. She is a Homeopathic Dr. and she tests and treats allergies and more with NO needles or pain! My son was allergic to eggs, cheese, milk and tons more and now he is perfect and eats those almost everyday. He also had eczema and he doesn't any more! We are currently treating him for reflux and it's getting better! If you are more interested please let me know.
Good luck,
A.

Before she stops breastfeeding, please have her get another opinion. Usually it is cow's milk that is a problem, not human milk, and formulas all have either cow's milk or soy in them. The only thing a baby this age needs is breastmilk, and I've NEVER heard of a baby being allergic to breastmilk. BUT, mom should cut dairy out of her own diet while breastfeeding (goat cheese, etc. is fine). She needs to talk to the La Leche Legue and a breastfeeding friendly pediatrician. When the baby is older and ready for other foods, avocado and flax oil will be good sources of non-dairy, non-soy fat.

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt! I'm so sorry you are going through this. Try almond milk and almond butter. Almonds are very nutritious and high in calcium and fiber, plus the products taste truly great. For "mac and cheese" we use nutritional yeast, which gives food a cheesy flavor. I also sprinkle it on my kids' pizza, since I have to make that without the cheese, too. For egg in baking, try Ener-G Egg replacer. It is a powder in a yellow box. You mix it with water and substitute it for eggs. It is made out of potato starch or something like that. If you want to buy premade meat products, go to the Kosher section of your store. It is against Kosher law to cook meat and dairy products together, or even let them touch the same plates together, so if a product says Kosher you know it is dairy free. It is especially helpful for deli meats, which often have milk protein as the glue that holds them together. Another thing to look for is the word "vegan" which means it cannot have ANY animal products in it. That helps you avoid the milk and eggs. But basically you are going to have to learn how to cook all over again. Take it a day at a time and you will get through it. I've been dealing with this for 7 years now, and I can tell you there are SO many more helpful products out there now than 7 years ago. Good luck!!

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Cook with coconut oil as it's a very healthy fat. Avocados are a great source of fat. You could try goats milk products. I would also recommend supplementing with DHA. You can find it at Mother's. Hope this helps. His eczema should go away after getting those foods out of his system. If not, there is a supplement called zeolite that removes toxins from your body and will help get rid of the eczema. www.healthyeatinghealthylife.com Let me know if you would like more information. E.~

Hi,

My daughter is allergic to all of that and more. She's six years old now so I have tons of information to share. I'm running off to church now but I wanted to be sure to put it out there that you should talk to your allergist about an Epi Pen Jr., if you don't already have one or two. We don't ever leave the house without them. I'll get back to you soon with food ideas. Calcium was actually the issue with our daughter. We finally found some chewable ones that don't have allergens in them.

I also just saw other responses and I wanted to let you know that with a child with so many food allergies, you really have to be careful with other allergens like tree nuts and fish.

K.
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Ok, so this may not be the "nutritionally complete" answer to your question, but try www.greencupcakes.com. The mom that started this company is one of the parents at our school and her daughter is allergic to similiar things that your son is. At least you will have some good ideas for birthday cupcakes and treats for your baby!

If he can have other nuts, they would be good sources of fat. You can also give him avocados. is he allergic to milk because of the dairy? If so, you need to find a calcium supplement that is not dairy based. Go to a vitamin store. Flax seeds are good fats. You can buy the ground up kind and mix it into his foods also.

I read the post below that said if you are breastfeeding then your baby will get what he needs and won't be allergic. NOT TRUE. My friend was told by her dr. that she had to stop breastfeeding because her baby was allergic to the things she was eating and it was being passed through the breastmilk.

Dear I.,

I'm in the same boat; my dd is tested allergic to wheat, soy, orange, peanut, and pecan, and I also believe she's allergic or at least sensitive to cow's milk. We went to a nutritionist to get some good ideas, and we also saw a pediatric allergist. We were told to avoid all common allergens until she's 2. We use goat yogurt smoothies, gluten-free mixes, avocado, canned salmon, amaranth, millet, lots of meats, potatoes. I put pureed greens and ground flax seeds in everything I can think of, from tuna to pancakes. And I agree with others who have posted, this will be good for you too! However, I was told to avoid ALL nuts, including nut milks, because of the peanut allergy. Email me directly if you want to continue the conversation - I'm still learning, too!

I'm bf a dairy sensitive baby and I think that's painful, I really feel for you.
I have been eating a a tortilla wrap with hummus and turkey everyday for lunch, I saw the tortilla has soy, but I'm sure Henry's/Trader Joes has an alternative, maybe a pita?
For breakfast I have cereal (most have milk-careful, depending on severity) with almond milk.
For dinner, chicken w/veggies.
I have to be honest though, it's so hard to stick to. If at all possible try to have the whole family on his diet & see a dietician.

Super baby food by Ruth Yaron, is fabulous. A bit jumbled of a read but nonetheless invaluable. And one of the most complete foods is an avacado. Good fat, and good for you! It was all 3 of my kids first food, even before rice cereal. My 13 mo. old cant get enough of them. He too is allergic to milk. I am still breastfeeding, but he cant have cheese or yogurt without diarehea and excema popping up. Avacado is a great way to get in those necessary fats.

Does your son have health insurance coverage? If so, he can probably see a dietician for virtually nothing (maybe $10). A dietician could help you greatly.

Good luck,
Lynne E

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I can relate. My 10 month old is allergic to eggs, dairy and wheat. It's hard some days, especially since I am still nursing and have to exclude dairy from my diet too. I had a consult with a pediatric nutritionist and she recommended goat's milk products. They are animal-based, so they have more fats that the little guys need. Rice milk is lowfat and isn't providing essential fatty acids. I also supplement his diet with a few drops of flaxseed oil to boost the essential fatty acid content of most solid meals. It is refrigerated... also I buy many gluten free products and goat's milk products at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Unfortunately they are a bit more expensive, but most traditional grocery stores don't supply these items. Good luck and be sure to read those food labels. I hope he outgrows this!!!

I.,

My 21 month old is allergic to dairy and soy. I breastfed him until he was 17 months old and that really helped (I was dairy and soy free from the time he was 1 month old until he weaned). When he weaned, I switch to hypoallergenic formula. I use Similac Alimentum which is the 1st level of hypoallergenic and you can get it at the grocery store or you can order it on-line. I get it here http://www.i-medica.com/index.php?target=products&pro... and this is the best deal I've found. If he still reacts to Alimentum, the next level of hypoallergenic is Neocate or Elecare which you'd have to special order from a pharmacy or on-line.

I tried rice milk for a while too. I switch to the formula because rice milk has very little nutritional value, very little fat and very little protein. I was in the same boat you were in that I wasn't sure my son was getting enough nutrition without having a good "milk" source to round out his diet.

Other than that, we eat mostly a "whole" food diet because the more foods you are trying to avoid, the harder it is (and the dairy/ soy thing is tough). The more processed the food, the more likely it has stuff in it that you can't feed your child.

We eat primarily meats (usually grilled, a George Foreman grill is really helpful for putting together quick meals), beans, potatoes, rice, veggies and fruit. I've been experimenting with different herbs and spices for more flavor because without dairy and soy, things seem pretty bland. I've also had to start cooking more from scratch so I can control the ingredients in his foods.

It is a bit of an adjustment, but very do-able.
If you need more info or just want some sympathy, my email address is teralee999 at hotmail dot com.

:-)T.

Hi I., I know you've gotten a lot of responses to your question. I would like to recommend a website that may help you get to the root of the problem. That site is www.askdrsears.com. He has a lot of information on his site about allergies and the immune system. I always encourage people to investigate the cause versus treating the symptom. Best wishes and I'd love to hear what you come up with and if Dr. Sears' site is helpful.
Have a blessed day,
:) D.

Fats: Avocado, flax oil/ground flax seed, nut butter or almond butter, olive oil

Switch from rice milk to almond milk

M.

Hi I.,

How about getting to the bottom of why your precious baby is getting these auto immune responses. Does anyone else in your family have these allergies? Are there any other health problems with you or your husband or 4-y-o daughter?

I would also take a serious look at delaying your baby's vaccines, especially with the upcoming MMR if you haven't already done so. Check out Dr. Robert Sears new book, The Vaccine Book. It will give you updated information on this very important subject. Vaccines may even be the reason why your baby is developing these food allergies.

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Goats milk is a good substitute! You can get it at Trader Joes and its cheaper there than at Vons or Albertsons and every Trader Joes I've been in has it! there's also goat yogurt and cheese which doesn't taste bad! As for the fat content its there! 5mg per 5 ounce serving (or something like that) which is .5 mg less than a fat serving in formula. My oldest had to be on goats milk he couldn't handle dairy until he was over 2! And my 9 month old is on it because he couldn't handle formula's. And they love goat products...
there's almond butter available as a substitute for peanut butter.
As for his eczema i know of an OTC product line my little cousin used for her eczema the brand name is Cetaphil it really helped clear her's up and I saw it at Albertsons today so its easily available. I hope your little boy enjoys whatever you decide to feed him and i hope his eczema gets better!
*M.*

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Dear I., I so know what you you are going through. All of my children had milk and soy allergies, but after trial and error I found that GOAT's milk, just like a couple of the other ladies suggested worked wonders! The diarrhea cleared up and they all stayed on it until about age 5. As adults, all my children can consume cow's milk products in moderation. ONly one is still allergic to soy as an adults. So if you haven't tried goat's milk, give it a shot. You should be able to tell within a couple of meals if your child can tolerate it and within a couple of days if any symptoms lessen or increase. Be warned, food allergies can be a warning of more allergies to come. Two of my three kids went on to develop allergies to pollen, molds, animal dander, and intolerance of smog, cigarette smoke, etc. One has asthma well controlled, one developed asthma with sports (took inhaler prior to PE), two had hives for several years, and one ha an unknown chemical sensitivity that caused hives but no allergis when skin tested. This one also has asthma with URI's. I hope your doctor has also prescribed a fast acting "bee sting" kit for you to take with you as the type of food allergies you described could cause an anaphilactic shock type reaction. Good luck.

i am a strict vegetarian and breastfed my son for 17 months. He had a terrible break out all over his body when i ate a candy with peanuts in it when he was about two months old. I determined it was an allergic reaction to peanuts and the pediatrician told me to avoid soy because they have many of the same allergens. I am not interested in giving him cow's milk ever because of the host of problems it can create. I found a wonderful product in the health food store: Hempmilk made by Living Harvest. No soy, no wheat, no gluten, no cane sugar. Lots of protein (hemp seeds have all essential amino acids, making it a "complete" protein), naturally rich in Omega-3 and 6 (the best fats) and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. And it tastes really good! My 20 moth old loves t, drinks it all day. Also comes in vanilla and chocolate.

Hi I., God Bless you....I concur with the mom who suggested almond milk and almond butter. My son was just diagnosed with an allergy to milk after struggling with eczema and other allergies (he's 2). I finally asked my own MD who practices homeopathic medicine and he immediately said to take cow's milk products out of his diet. Anyway, he suggested almond milk and almond butter along with rice milk. Avocado is great, too...I wish you all the best. Blessings, R.

Hello I.! Avocados are a wonderful source of (good) fat!

Avocados are always a good source of healthy fat.

Dear I.:

My son was also diagnosed with similar allergies which included all cheeses, barley and wheat! Of course, I was overwhelmed because his sister had a whole different bunch of allergies! It is very difficult at first but he's almost 11 years old now, she's almost 13 and this has become really easy! So be encouraged!

First of all, ask your pediatrician to order you a Rotation Diet Schedule based on your child's allergies. For example, if your child has immediate hypersensitivity reaction to peanuts, you may never give this food to your child...never. But if your child has delayed hypersensitivity to other foods, say eggs, your schedule will tell you to eliminate them (for example) for 9 months and then reintroduce them one time per week. (The schedule spells it out for you to make it easier.)

Once you begin reintroduction, you carefully watch to see if the child exhibits any of the following: joint pain, headaches, hyperactivity, listlessness, vomiting, extreme gassiness or the return of the eczema. If you see any of these things, you need to eliminate the food again. (You also have to be careful because some of the delayed allergies could become immediate.)

I was overly cautious so I doubled the time of all the eliminations and when I reintroduced, we found that most of the allergies had been eliminated with the obvious exceptions of peanuts and almonds. We can live with that!

For your child, combat his constipation with plenty of fruits and vegetables. During the summer, make him some smoothies (you can use ice water or juice) with berries, mangos, or peaches and add grains such as boiled oats or ground flaxseed. Grind it all up with ice and he'll love it! For added healthy fat, add Udo's Oil to the smoothie and he'll never notice. If he's used to sweeteners, you can use agave syrup or honey. This should keep him going regularly.

As far as adding fats, an easy way is to use something they love. For some reason, kids love dipping things before they eat so how about a bowl of olive oil and some homemade bread, steamed broccoli, or steamed zucchini strips? Avocado is a good fat and so is salmon. My kids have always flipped out over salmon and brown rice all mixed together with olive oil sprinkled on top.

Just remember a trick I've always used. Every week, when I shop for groceries, I pick up a different vegetable and a different fruit (chives and tomato, watercress and pear, bell pepper and kiwi, cilantro and apricot, artichoke and banana, etc.) and keep the variety going. This will reduce the chance of any new allergies springing up (this sometimes happens if you eat too much of a single food) and it'll open up your options so your child has plenty of choices and balanced nutrition.

This may seem difficult at first but you'll see that ultimately, it'll benefit your entire family!

Best wishes,

M.
PS: If you're still nursing, you need to eliminate these foods in YOUR diet, too! Especially the peanuts!

Hello,
My son (just turned 3)eats an avacado every morning for breakfast. He LOVES them! I sprinkle a little pepper and garlic salt on it.
He also loves black olives. Both have healthy fats.
He also eats string cheese everyday.
Good luck!

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Try poi.if you don't have it locally you can get it online. Just google poi and Hawaii. It is fed to babies with food allergies and I give it to my daughter and she loves it. You should also try and seek out a nautropathic physician in your area and ask them for advice. Skin conditions are commonly remidied by staying away from sugar and dairy products, give it a try! Good luck!