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.
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Well at least you're trying new foods the right way and you knew it had to be the yogurt! I guess you are a nurse.... :)
Sorry she had a reaction, but at least you know :(
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Oh no! Poor Milla. I hope the hives went away quickly and didn't bother her too much. Emery has been okay so far with yogurt and cheese....not sure that I will abandon formula right at one year, though. Scary!
Poor Milla. As much as we see hives at the office, I'm sure it was different on your sweet baby girl! Good that you know now. Anna vomited too. No fun:( I'm sure though that they will be enjoying yogurt soon enough.
awww...poor thing!!! that stinks!
Poor Milla! That stinks...but at least you know what caused it!
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