Milk can be a good source of calcium for children and their growing bones, but dairy products are also a common cause of food allergies. “Among children younger than 3 years old, 2-3 percent are allergic to milk,” said Lisa A. Jones RN, BSN, AE-C, Asthma and EZ Breathing Program Coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital. […]
Get the 411 on Milk Allergies in Infants
Babies are fussy at times, period. But, if your baby is excessively fussy, 1 common reason may be that she has an allergy or an intolerance to the protein found in cow’s milk, which is the basis for most commercial baby formulas — or a staple in mom’s diet. A milk allergy is common among infants. […]
Signs and symptoms of milk allergies (VIDEO)
Food allergies are on the rise, affecting as many as 6 percent of children in the U.S. under 3 years old, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). Of these, allergies to milk and soy are the most common.
