Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Milk Allergies

Not all babies take to formula than they do with easily with breastmilk. An infant has cow's milk allergy when his body mistakenly thinks that milk protein is bad. The body will try to fight it off, triggering an allergic reaction. Unfortunately, most infant formula contain milk protein.

Here are some warning signs:
  • Colic
  • Diarrhea or Constipation
  • Vomiting
  • Rashes
  • Bloody Stool
  • Spitting out food or milk
  • Pale complexion
If you see any combination of these symptoms, your child may be suffering from cow's milk protein allergy.

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