Symptoms and allergies

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If your child has some of the symptoms mentioned above, you should see your doctor who may perform allergy tests – such as skin prick tests or blood tests – to confirm whether the symptoms are related to cows’ milk. Your doctor may also refer you to a specialist or recommend you see a dietitian for further advice.

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Cows’ milk allergy in babies is managed through the removal of cows’ milk and other dairy products from their diet and substituting them with non-dairy-based alternatives (see table below). Most children with cows’ milk allergy are also allergic to milks from other animals (e.g. goats or sheep) and products made from these milks. Be careful with coconut milk products, as some may contain undeclared cows’ milk (particularly imported products).

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Fortunately, most babies eventually outgrow cows’ milk allergy by the time they are 3–5 years of age. However, some people do not grow out of cows’ milk allergy.

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Cows’ milk allergy is caused by the immune system reacting to the protein found in cows’ milk and other dairy products. Infants with a family history of allergic disease are at higher risk of having cows’ milk allergy. Being allergic to cows’ milk is not the same as having lactose intolerance.

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Does your baby have tummy troubles, issues with feeding or won’t stop crying? If your baby is less than 12 months old, our Baby Symptom Checker is a useful way to capture your baby’s symptoms for your discussion with your HCP.

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Babies who are allergic to cows’ milk may experience a variety of symptoms which usually appear around 15 minutes to 2 hours after exposure to milk or dairy products. However, a small number of children may not show symptoms until several days later.

Try Our Baby Symptom Checker

Does your baby have tummy troubles, issues with feeding or won’t stop crying? If your baby is less than 12 months old, our Baby Symptom Checker is a useful way to capture your baby’s symptoms for your discussion with your HCP.

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Find out more about what can cause these picky eating behaviours and learn what parents can do about managing them.

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