Know & Manage Lactose Intolerance For Your Baby

Jan 20, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:38 pm

If your baby is uncomfortable after having a milk feed and has vomiting, diarrhea, pain, bloating, etc. there are chances of the baby having lactose intolerance. Read this blog now to find out how to handle lactose intolerance in children, symptoms & remedies to recover your child.

What is Lactose Intolerance? 

Lactose intolerance is a condition wherein the baby is unable to tolerate the lactose sugar present in milk. This is because of a lack of enzyme and lactase, which is required to digest this lactose sugar present in milk. The reason could be genetic or because of other reasons like surgery, infection in the gut or any other. It is relatively common in preterm babies or those born before 34th week of gestation. It is basically an imbalance between the amount of lactose taken and the level of lactase activity. The level of tolerance (lactase activity) is different in different babies.

Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance in Infant

Here are symptoms to diagnose to protect children from having lactose intolerance. Read here

  • Very low level of lactase activity or severe lactose intolerance

  • Moderate level of lactase activity or moderated lactose intolerance

Ways to Manage Lactose Intolerance in Children

Initially, removal of all milk, milk products (including baby foods like cerelac, formula milk) would relieve symptoms. Lactose-free milk or lactose-free whole milk is then recommended by the doctor. The amount and interval are decided by treating doctor. However, according to the "American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)"; the breastfed infants/babies can be continued on their mother’s milk (unless advised otherwise by the pediatrician).

Join in this workshop with Senior Nutritionist & Lactation Expert Vandana Chawla to Know & Manage Lactose Intolerance For Your Baby

 

Vandana Chawla, Nutritionist & Lactation Expert

Mrs. Vandana Chawla, comes with a rich experience of over 21 years, being a Nutrition Expert. She has conducted several workshops and has been consulting parents over infant and child nutrition. She has authored 2 books, the latest one is an ebook on Starting Solids. Nutricare Baby- India's first Paediatric Nutrition Community on Social Media with over 22k mothers is led by her. Apart from child nutrition she is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. 

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| Jan 18, 2022

Ma'am my one month old baby is allergic to milk protein. Doctor has told us not to give formula milk. I am giving him breastmilk but it's not enough for him as his weight has been constant at 2. 8 kgs since then. What can be done to help him gain weight? Please suggest some alternative source of milk such as soy or almond, cow's milk or any other which would suit him?

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| Jan 18, 2022

Thanks for your valuable suggestions. I always make sure to attend all your sessions . Ma'am can a baby outgrow lactose intolerance with age or he remains allergic to milk forever? Please suggest ways to deal with lactose intolerance as my 21 month old baby is still allergic to it. When can I reintroduce these milk based objects like kheer, custard, puddings etc. As it really feels bad whenever we cook milk based dishes on special occasions and he can't even taste those. Would making him taste a few spoons do any harm to him or it would instead improve his tolerance?

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| Jan 18, 2022

Hai mam! My son is 3 years old and he is lactose intolerant. I stopped giving him dairy foods. He likes to drink milk, but I couldn't give. Should I completely avoid giving him milk? Till what age?

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| Jan 18, 2022

My 2. 10 years old baby girl drinks 2 glasses of milk everyday. One in the morning and another glass of milk in the evening. At times, she vomits after drinking milk . What could be the reason? Is it due to lactose intolerance? How do I identify whether my child is lactose intolerant or not?

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| Jan 19, 2022

Hello doctor, mere baby ko nipple confusion h ..jisseki wo breast accept nhi krta h ..aur mujhe use topmilk dena pdta h ...jbki I had sufficient milk supply ...lekin ab wo dheere dheere Kam hoti ja rhi h ...phle Mai milk express krke feeder ki help se use pila deti thi lekin ab wo bhi nhi ho paata h ....what to do please help me doctor 🙏

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| Jan 20, 2022

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| Jan 20, 2022

Hi, after having each breastfeed my baby's stomach create sounds seems like he is having bloating issue. Is it something related to lactose intolerance?

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| Jan 20, 2022

Hi! Welcome to Parentune Workshop. We are doing today's Parentune Workshop on -Know & Manage Lactose Intolerance For Your Baby

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| Jan 20, 2022

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| Jan 20, 2022

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| Jan 20, 2022

Hi Shivani! We are taking your question now, stay tuned in.

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| Jan 20, 2022

Which test can detect lactose intolerance

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| Jan 20, 2022

Thank you Doctor! I' ll surely follow the advice you have suggested me 👍

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| Jan 20, 2022

Hi Priyanka! Expert has answered your question, stay tuned in.

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| Jan 20, 2022

I am lactose intolerant.. will my breast milk affect my baby

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| Jan 20, 2022

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| Jan 20, 2022

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