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What Causes Cramps, Hives And Vomiting After Giving Milk To Baby?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015
Question: My daughter-in-law has been breast feeding her daughter by pumping milk and is now running low at the 11 month. So, she put in 1/2 ounce of whole milk with the breast milk and the baby has been crying for 2 hours, has cramping, broke out in hives on her back and vomitted. Is this a milk allergy or lactose intolerance or just too early for regular milk?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Milk

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Your daughter in law deserves a lot of credit for breastfeeding for 11 and 1/2 months.
It is not too early for milk. By it is premature to diagnose the baby with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.
I recommend feeding the baby milk that is not mixed with breast milk, 2-3 times. If there is no reaction, then youre good. If there is a reaction, I recommend soy milk until the baby's next visit with the pediatrician. At that visit, this issue can be discussed.
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What Causes Cramps, Hives And Vomiting After Giving Milk To Baby?

Brief Answer: Milk Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. Your daughter in law deserves a lot of credit for breastfeeding for 11 and 1/2 months. It is not too early for milk. By it is premature to diagnose the baby with milk allergy or lactose intolerance. I recommend feeding the baby milk that is not mixed with breast milk, 2-3 times. If there is no reaction, then youre good. If there is a reaction, I recommend soy milk until the baby's next visit with the pediatrician. At that visit, this issue can be discussed.