After a certain period, babies can’t have breastmilk. So, what mothers do is, they introduce cow’s milk at that time because milk is called ‘the complete food’, so parents want their kids to drink milk, regardless of whether it is breastmilk or cow’s milk. Various researches done on the cow’s milk have shown that cow’s milk is full of nutrients. So, a couple of glasses of cow’s milk on a daily basis will keep babies’ health to an optimum level. But, there are certain things that I want to share about cow’s milk that most parents won’t be aware of. Where most babies get easily accustomed to cow’s milk, there are many who are allergic to the same. To be more precise, the most common allergy that most babies suffer from, is the one that occurs due to the consumption of cow’s milk. The allergy doesn’t occur right away, but it takes some time. The allergy eventually dissipates after 2 to 3 years of the formula milk intake.
The allergy caused by cow’s milk can’t be cured like all other allergies, but it can be treated. If your baby is allergic to cow’s milk, then he/she may have to avoid dairy products for a long period of time or the entire life. But, what is it in cow’s milk that causes allergy in babies? Let’s find out:
Cow’s Milk
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A cow’s milk is composed of various nutrients like fat, sugar, water, proteins, carbohydrates and minerals. All the nutrients are important for an optimum growth of babies, but the presence of protein in the milk causes allergy, as it serves as allergens.
There have been many studies that have shown that breastfeeding makes babies more immune to allergies, yet it can’t be assured that babies won’t develop a certain allergy after breastfeeding. So, it’s basically that if your baby doesn’t have any allergic reaction to the breastfeeding, then that’s good. But, there are chances that he/she may get it in the near future. If mothers are consuming cow’s milk, then there is a good possibility that the milk proteins will be passed from them to their infants. So, it is not the breastmilk that has caused an allergy in the baby, but it is the presence of the protein from the cow’s milk that is attributed to the diet of the mother, which is responsible for the allergy. It has also been found that some babies develop immunity to cow’s milk, specifically against the protein during their early years where they rely on breastmilk. But, as soon as they stop taking breastmilk, the allergy to cow’s milk comes to the fore.
What are the symptoms of cow’s milk allergy?
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If the parents are good observers, then they can easily tell when their babies start developing the allergy to cow’s milk. Once, it has been determined, then there is no need to wait or apply any home remedy, but the necessary thing to do is, seek medical help from the reputed paediatrician at the onset of the cow’s milk allergy.
Here are the most common symptoms that you would see if your baby gets cow’s milk allergy:
- Skin rashes.
- Abdominal pains.
- Abdominal cramps.
The biggest issue with having the allergy is that babies can’t tell that they have a certain problem going on in their bodies. Sometimes, parents are also not able to detect the issue quickly, thus causing problem to become more severe. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as parents find that their babies are in discomfort. It would be better if parents can visit a paediatrician on a weekly basis. Any pain or any discomfort should not be associated with the cow’s milk allergy, and this is perhaps the reason that parents should go visit a local paediatrician to clear all their doubts. If the cow’s milk allergy has been detected in the early stage, then it will be easier for parents to change the diet of the babies. Moreover, if there is any certain medicine or medicines given by the doctor, then parents should give it to their babies in the same manner as written on the prescription.