1 year old started on milk

[mariahsmommy]

I also wanted to ask, is Maggie on an acid reducer like Prevacid or Prilosec? The addition of this really helped my daughter's reflux issue and helped to increase her absorption and decrease bowel movements.

My dietician explained it like this:
Your pancreas not only produces food digesting enzymes, but it also produces bi carb (I think it is called sodium bicarbonate), which helps to neutralize stomach acid. The enzymes are kiddos take need a basic environment like bi carb to break down and start working. But since their pancreas' are hindered, they aren't producing as much if any bi carb. So an acid reducer like Prilosec, will reduce their stomach acid and allow the enzymes to do their job.

 

[mariahsmommy]

I also wanted to ask, is Maggie on an acid reducer like Prevacid or Prilosec? The addition of this really helped my daughter's reflux issue and helped to increase her absorption and decrease bowel movements.

My dietician explained it like this:
Your pancreas not only produces food digesting enzymes, but it also produces bi carb (I think it is called sodium bicarbonate), which helps to neutralize stomach acid. The enzymes are kiddos take need a basic environment like bi carb to break down and start working. But since their pancreas' are hindered, they aren't producing as much if any bi carb. So an acid reducer like Prilosec, will reduce their stomach acid and allow the enzymes to do their job.

 

[mariahsmommy]

I also wanted to ask, is Maggie on an acid reducer like Prevacid or Prilosec? The addition of this really helped my daughter's reflux issue and helped to increase her absorption and decrease bowel movements.

My dietician explained it like this:
Your pancreas not only produces food digesting enzymes, but it also produces bi carb (I think it is called sodium bicarbonate), which helps to neutralize stomach acid. The enzymes are kiddos take need a basic environment like bi carb to break down and start working. But since their pancreas' are hindered, they aren't producing as much if any bi carb. So an acid reducer like Prilosec, will reduce their stomach acid and allow the enzymes to do their job.

 

[mariahsmommy]

I also wanted to ask, is Maggie on an acid reducer like Prevacid or Prilosec? The addition of this really helped my daughter's reflux issue and helped to increase her absorption and decrease bowel movements.

My dietician explained it like this:
Your pancreas not only produces food digesting enzymes, but it also produces bi carb (I think it is called sodium bicarbonate), which helps to neutralize stomach acid. The enzymes are kiddos take need a basic environment like bi carb to break down and start working. But since their pancreas' are hindered, they aren't producing as much if any bi carb. So an acid reducer like Prilosec, will reduce their stomach acid and allow the enzymes to do their job.

 

[mariahsmommy]

I also wanted to ask, is Maggie on an acid reducer like Prevacid or Prilosec? The addition of this really helped my daughter's reflux issue and helped to increase her absorption and decrease bowel movements.
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<br />My dietician explained it like this:
<br />Your pancreas not only produces food digesting enzymes, but it also produces bi carb (I think it is called sodium bicarbonate), which helps to neutralize stomach acid. The enzymes are kiddos take need a basic environment like bi carb to break down and start working. But since their pancreas' are hindered, they aren't producing as much if any bi carb. So an acid reducer like Prilosec, will reduce their stomach acid and allow the enzymes to do their job.

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks. Maggie is on zantac... and I tried to find goat milk today at the grocery store but no luck so I'll have to try tomorrow at the "organic" grocery store. I did buy some rice milk and I'll try that tomorrow.
I'll ask at clinic on wednesday what they think of an allergy test, etc... thank your for all of your input. It helps to at least have ideas in my head to go the them with.

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks. Maggie is on zantac... and I tried to find goat milk today at the grocery store but no luck so I'll have to try tomorrow at the "organic" grocery store. I did buy some rice milk and I'll try that tomorrow.
I'll ask at clinic on wednesday what they think of an allergy test, etc... thank your for all of your input. It helps to at least have ideas in my head to go the them with.

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks. Maggie is on zantac... and I tried to find goat milk today at the grocery store but no luck so I'll have to try tomorrow at the "organic" grocery store. I did buy some rice milk and I'll try that tomorrow.
I'll ask at clinic on wednesday what they think of an allergy test, etc... thank your for all of your input. It helps to at least have ideas in my head to go the them with.

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks. Maggie is on zantac... and I tried to find goat milk today at the grocery store but no luck so I'll have to try tomorrow at the "organic" grocery store. I did buy some rice milk and I'll try that tomorrow.
I'll ask at clinic on wednesday what they think of an allergy test, etc... thank your for all of your input. It helps to at least have ideas in my head to go the them with.

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks. Maggie is on zantac... and I tried to find goat milk today at the grocery store but no luck so I'll have to try tomorrow at the "organic" grocery store. I did buy some rice milk and I'll try that tomorrow.
<br />I'll ask at clinic on wednesday what they think of an allergy test, etc... thank your for all of your input. It helps to at least have ideas in my head to go the them with.
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[carrierae21]

If the Zantac doesn't seem to do the trick, you could try Prevacid. It's over the counter now.
I give Cammie a pill form of the probiotic, but I know that there are yogurts and cheeses that you can get now that have them.
We do split the fats throughout the day so that she isn't having too much @ one time. When Cammie has her milk (whole milk w/ heavy whipping cream) she has 2 Creon 12s and that's it, we do separate enzymes with her milk so that she doesn't have any tummy upsets. It has taken a long time to figure out the enzyme thing, we just in the past few months started having constant solid stools. She would have one every now and then, but recently they are all solid. And she even goes in the potty now that we have finished potty training!!!

 

[carrierae21]

If the Zantac doesn't seem to do the trick, you could try Prevacid. It's over the counter now.
I give Cammie a pill form of the probiotic, but I know that there are yogurts and cheeses that you can get now that have them.
We do split the fats throughout the day so that she isn't having too much @ one time. When Cammie has her milk (whole milk w/ heavy whipping cream) she has 2 Creon 12s and that's it, we do separate enzymes with her milk so that she doesn't have any tummy upsets. It has taken a long time to figure out the enzyme thing, we just in the past few months started having constant solid stools. She would have one every now and then, but recently they are all solid. And she even goes in the potty now that we have finished potty training!!!

 

[carrierae21]

If the Zantac doesn't seem to do the trick, you could try Prevacid. It's over the counter now.
I give Cammie a pill form of the probiotic, but I know that there are yogurts and cheeses that you can get now that have them.
We do split the fats throughout the day so that she isn't having too much @ one time. When Cammie has her milk (whole milk w/ heavy whipping cream) she has 2 Creon 12s and that's it, we do separate enzymes with her milk so that she doesn't have any tummy upsets. It has taken a long time to figure out the enzyme thing, we just in the past few months started having constant solid stools. She would have one every now and then, but recently they are all solid. And she even goes in the potty now that we have finished potty training!!!

 

[carrierae21]

If the Zantac doesn't seem to do the trick, you could try Prevacid. It's over the counter now.
I give Cammie a pill form of the probiotic, but I know that there are yogurts and cheeses that you can get now that have them.
We do split the fats throughout the day so that she isn't having too much @ one time. When Cammie has her milk (whole milk w/ heavy whipping cream) she has 2 Creon 12s and that's it, we do separate enzymes with her milk so that she doesn't have any tummy upsets. It has taken a long time to figure out the enzyme thing, we just in the past few months started having constant solid stools. She would have one every now and then, but recently they are all solid. And she even goes in the potty now that we have finished potty training!!!

 

[carrierae21]

If the Zantac doesn't seem to do the trick, you could try Prevacid. It's over the counter now.
<br />I give Cammie a pill form of the probiotic, but I know that there are yogurts and cheeses that you can get now that have them.
<br />We do split the fats throughout the day so that she isn't having too much @ one time. When Cammie has her milk (whole milk w/ heavy whipping cream) she has 2 Creon 12s and that's it, we do separate enzymes with her milk so that she doesn't have any tummy upsets. It has taken a long time to figure out the enzyme thing, we just in the past few months started having constant solid stools. She would have one every now and then, but recently they are all solid. And she even goes in the potty now that we have finished potty training!!!

 

[Keepercjr]

I don't have a whole lot to offer but just wanted to clarify something - babies, by definition, are not lactose intolerant. Breast milk has lactose in it. If a baby is having a reaction to cows milk, it is either an allergy or intolerance of the cows milk protein. As children grow into adolescents and adults, they can become lactose intolerant. But it is extremely extremely rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant.

Goats milk is usually easier to digest so that is a good alternative (my mom gave us goats milk instead of cows milk as toddlers). I have heard very good things about raw cows milk. I have purchased it for my family but since I don't drink milk myself I have no first hand info.

Also just consider keeping her on formula for a while longer. Many more pediatricians are recommending formula instead of milk for at least 18 months if not longer. And FWIW, cows milk (or any animal's milk besides mom's) is not a necessary ingredient in a human's diet so don't feel compelled to use it if she isn't tolerating it well. My daughter doesn't get any milk and my son gets it only very rarely on cereal or if he asks for a glass (I'd say he drinks less than 1 cup a month).

 

[Keepercjr]

I don't have a whole lot to offer but just wanted to clarify something - babies, by definition, are not lactose intolerant. Breast milk has lactose in it. If a baby is having a reaction to cows milk, it is either an allergy or intolerance of the cows milk protein. As children grow into adolescents and adults, they can become lactose intolerant. But it is extremely extremely rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant.

Goats milk is usually easier to digest so that is a good alternative (my mom gave us goats milk instead of cows milk as toddlers). I have heard very good things about raw cows milk. I have purchased it for my family but since I don't drink milk myself I have no first hand info.

Also just consider keeping her on formula for a while longer. Many more pediatricians are recommending formula instead of milk for at least 18 months if not longer. And FWIW, cows milk (or any animal's milk besides mom's) is not a necessary ingredient in a human's diet so don't feel compelled to use it if she isn't tolerating it well. My daughter doesn't get any milk and my son gets it only very rarely on cereal or if he asks for a glass (I'd say he drinks less than 1 cup a month).

 

[Keepercjr]

I don't have a whole lot to offer but just wanted to clarify something - babies, by definition, are not lactose intolerant. Breast milk has lactose in it. If a baby is having a reaction to cows milk, it is either an allergy or intolerance of the cows milk protein. As children grow into adolescents and adults, they can become lactose intolerant. But it is extremely extremely rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant.

Goats milk is usually easier to digest so that is a good alternative (my mom gave us goats milk instead of cows milk as toddlers). I have heard very good things about raw cows milk. I have purchased it for my family but since I don't drink milk myself I have no first hand info.

Also just consider keeping her on formula for a while longer. Many more pediatricians are recommending formula instead of milk for at least 18 months if not longer. And FWIW, cows milk (or any animal's milk besides mom's) is not a necessary ingredient in a human's diet so don't feel compelled to use it if she isn't tolerating it well. My daughter doesn't get any milk and my son gets it only very rarely on cereal or if he asks for a glass (I'd say he drinks less than 1 cup a month).

 

[Keepercjr]

I don't have a whole lot to offer but just wanted to clarify something - babies, by definition, are not lactose intolerant. Breast milk has lactose in it. If a baby is having a reaction to cows milk, it is either an allergy or intolerance of the cows milk protein. As children grow into adolescents and adults, they can become lactose intolerant. But it is extremely extremely rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant.

Goats milk is usually easier to digest so that is a good alternative (my mom gave us goats milk instead of cows milk as toddlers). I have heard very good things about raw cows milk. I have purchased it for my family but since I don't drink milk myself I have no first hand info.

Also just consider keeping her on formula for a while longer. Many more pediatricians are recommending formula instead of milk for at least 18 months if not longer. And FWIW, cows milk (or any animal's milk besides mom's) is not a necessary ingredient in a human's diet so don't feel compelled to use it if she isn't tolerating it well. My daughter doesn't get any milk and my son gets it only very rarely on cereal or if he asks for a glass (I'd say he drinks less than 1 cup a month).

 

[Keepercjr]

I don't have a whole lot to offer but just wanted to clarify something - babies, by definition, are not lactose intolerant. Breast milk has lactose in it. If a baby is having a reaction to cows milk, it is either an allergy or intolerance of the cows milk protein. As children grow into adolescents and adults, they can become lactose intolerant. But it is extremely extremely rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant.
<br />
<br />Goats milk is usually easier to digest so that is a good alternative (my mom gave us goats milk instead of cows milk as toddlers). I have heard very good things about raw cows milk. I have purchased it for my family but since I don't drink milk myself I have no first hand info.
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<br />Also just consider keeping her on formula for a while longer. Many more pediatricians are recommending formula instead of milk for at least 18 months if not longer. And FWIW, cows milk (or any animal's milk besides mom's) is not a necessary ingredient in a human's diet so don't feel compelled to use it if she isn't tolerating it well. My daughter doesn't get any milk and my son gets it only very rarely on cereal or if he asks for a glass (I'd say he drinks less than 1 cup a month).