Milk Allergy

[playfelt]

Talk aboaut nut allergies reminded me of something. When they test for the milk allergy they will probably test for some other common things as well. Make sure they test for almonds, soy and coconut and rice since those are other kinds of milk that could be used. Most can be found in the health food/organic section of the grocery store or in health food stores. As far as a diet goes, look for products suitable for a strict vegetarian diet where they don't include milk or eggs. Cookbooks with vegan recipes will give you a variety of meals to make.

[Spixie33]

I have sort of been where you are now.
My son had a milk allergy show up at 13 months old once he transitioned from breast to cow milk. It ended up with us having him at Sick Kids to find out why he was vomitting up everything he ate or drank and having to be admitted for 2 weeks of tests. We were so happy to learn it was just a milk/dairy allergy.

I had my son in daycare when the allergy happened but I chose to stay with the same daycare. I decided to send all the food and drinks so that I would have peace of mind knowing what my child was getting. I still paid the same $35 a day regardless.
The allergy my son had/has is not life threatening - just leads to vomitting within minutes. Our daycare provider was so concientious though and even took a course on allergies and anaphlectic (SP?) triggers just for her own sake

It really never was an issue with me even after we moved and changed daycares. I did the same thing (providing my own food and drinks) with the new provider. I think milk allergies are one of the easiest allergies to avoid compared to nuts and the sensitivity involved in nuts/fish etc

[dragonlady3]

Good morning...I have recently discovered that one of our day care children has an egg allergy and we have been provided with an epipen. I have alerted all the parents to be careful with any foods they bring in and the same goes for any one who assists me. Our recipes are getting adjusted and we believe we have done 'due diligence'. Nonetheless, I would like to add a layer of protection and ask the child's parents to provide us with a 'waiver' of responsibility. Have any of you had to prepare such a document that you would be willing to share? Thanks.