It is such a thrill to watch Milla try foods for the first time!! You can't give babies cow's milk to drink until they are a year old. But, they throw you off by saying that it is ok to give yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese earlier. I was confused! I found out that the reason is...babies are unable to break down/ digest the proteins in cow's milk and certain minerals can build up and damage their kidneys---But, in yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese these proteins are already broken down--so they are safe under the age of one....usually around 8 months or so.
On Sunday I was excited to give Milla yogurt. She ate a whole 4 oz. container of "Yo Baby" yogurt (my first mistake!!)... and she loved every bite! Shortly after she took a nap--when we went to go get her when she woke up--she had vomited yogurt ALL over herself (and rolled all around!)- so, I got her in the bathtub to rinse her off and she had hives and a rash all over her back and arms (you can kind of see it in this picture). That is a typical allergic reaction--so, we are going to lay off the yogurt for awhile and maybe try it again in several months.
