Its real name is cow's milk protein allergy, and it is the most common type of allergy in babies. There are approximately 20 types of proteins in cow milk, and the baby will have an allergic reaction to at least one of these proteins. An allergic reaction is an abnormal response of the immune system.
If the baby has an allergy, it starts to react immediately after the baby starts taking breast milk.
The baby does not need to consume cow's milk directly. If the mother focuses on milk and milk products, the baby will show an allergic reaction after taking breast milk, as the proteins in cow's milk will pass into her own milk.
Cow's milk allergy usually starts from the first month of infancy. On average
It continues and improves until the end of 1 year of age. There is also the possibility of non-recovery. The baby can tolerate milk
and dairy products and can consume it throughout his life without any problems.
In babies with cow's milk allergy, attention should be paid to the amount of calcium and protein that they cannot get from milk and dairy products and are deficient in
when preparing their diet. For such babies
allergy formulas are used. There is no problem in the development of babies.
Although it is referred to as cow's milk allergy, sheep and goat milk may also contain cow's milk
protein, and foods prepared with this milk may also cause allergies to the baby.
This situation occurs in babies with allergies. How can it be understood?
If the baby is cranky and crying more than usual, has gas pains, rash and itching do not go away, wheezing is observed, cough and vomiting are present, cow's milk allergy
should be suspected.
Mother. If the formulas or follow-on milks used in case of milk deficiency are prepared as standard
, these may cause reactions in babies with cow's milk protein allergy.
Non-allergic formulas should be preferred.
The feeding of these babies should be very careful. The packaging of all
foods purchased from outside should be read carefully and their contents examined. While preparing a meal, even food residue left in the bowl may have an allergenic effect, even if it is not included in the food.
The risk of allergies in babies generally depends on family members and therefore on the gene factor.
See it in the mother or father. Various allergic reactions, although not certain, may increase the probability.
If the baby is fed only with breast milk in the first 6 months, the mother should be careful about what she eats. He/she should eliminate all foods consisting of milk and dairy products from his/her diet. There may be a risk of cross
allergy. In this case, the mother should not consume veal.
If the baby cannot consume breast milk or is not enough, it should be fed with allergy formula. Allergy
foods have sufficient content for the development and growth of the baby. No insufficiency is observed.
After the 6th month, the baby can switch to complementary food. You can start with various fruit and vegetable purees for lunch and dinner, and then gradually introduce egg yolk. Since milk and dairy products cannot be consumed, emphasis should be placed on foods rich in calcium. Approximately 3-4 teaspoons of molasses daily will provide calcium support to the baby.
The mother's diet will also contribute greatly to the baby's allergy process. While the mother is breastfeeding, allergenic foods that are removed from the diet will relieve the baby significantly and their effects will begin to decrease. It begins to consume foods slowly and if the baby does not react, it can be returned to the previous state.
Multiple food allergies may also be seen in babies with cow's milk allergy. Babies with this allergy may also have allergic reactions to eggs, lentils, walnuts, wheat and rice. It is the detection of food allergy.
History taken from family members, various allergy tests, and elimination diet are the ways to follow.
Various diseases may develop in babies due to cow's milk allergy. Medications for the treatment of wheezing, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, cramps, eczema and itching should also be added.
The advanced stage of allergy is anaphylaxis. Although it is a rare condition, swelling in the hands, face, mouth
and difficulty in breathing may occur.
The baby must be under the supervision of a doctor during this period. During the transition to supplementary food, the nutrients taken should be carefully monitored. I Foods with unknown ingredients or foods eaten from outside
should not be preferred.
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