Cows’ Milk Allergy
What is Cows’ Milk Allergy?
Cows’ milk allergy is a common food allergy in infants and children. In Australia and New Zealand around 2% of infants are allergic to cows' milk and dairy products1. Cow’s milk allergy occurs whe...
Cows’ milk allergy or lactose intolerance?
Although they can share similar symptoms, cows’ milk allergy and lactose intolerance are two completely different conditions. It is easy to confuse them but they affect the body in entirely differ...
Finding out if your child is allergic to cows’ milk
Your Doctor is the best person to decide if your baby has a cows’ milk allergy. Some of the questions your Doctor may ask you during your visit are: What signs and symptoms does your baby have?...
Common cows’ milk allergy symptoms
Common cows’ milk allergy symptoms It’s not always easy to spot the symptoms of food allergies – even for doctors. Diagnosis of cows' milk allergy (CMA) can be difficult as the symptoms are a...
How is cows’ milk allergy diagnosed
If you suspect that your child may have cows' milk allergy, it is important to seek advice from your child’s doctor. A reliable diagnosis ensures your child does not unnecessarily avoid cows' ...
Why does my child have cows’ milk allergy?
Though the biological process of an allergic reaction is well understood, it is still quite unclear why allergies develop in the first place. In a food allergic reaction, the immune system over-reac...
How to manage cows’ milk allergy symptoms through diet
The treatment of cows’ milk allergy involves eliminating all cows’ milk protein from the diet1. However, all children require protein for growth and development. Therefore, when cows’ milk prote...
What about Soy and other Milks?
Australian guidelines advise that there are 3 types of formula appropriate for treating infants with cows’ milk allergy1. They are extensively hydrolysed and amino acid-based formulas (these are dis...
Does cows’ milk allergy go away?
Fortunately, around 80% of children with cows’ milk allergy will outgrow it by 3-5 years of age1. Regular follow up by your medical specialist is important to re-test tolerance of cows’ milk prote...
What are the types of infant formula?
Australian guidelines advise that there are 3 types of formula appropriate for treating infants with cows’ milk allergy1. They are extensively hydrolysed and amino acid-based formulas (these are dis...
Introducing solids for infants with cows’ milk allergy
Starting your infant on solid foods is an exciting time as they are introduced to new flavours and textures. These early experiences with food are important as they have a strong effect on your child'...
