Oat milk for CMPA - contains salt - is it ok for toddlers?

[eskimomama]

Hello,

I've been struggling to find oat milk that doesn't contain salt for my 15 month-old DD, who is allergic to cow's milk, and hazelnuts/almonds. All oat milks I've come across contain salt!

Been BFing until now, but I want to move on to oat milk... but I was worrying about the salt intake.
Am I worrying too much? Given that she will have 2 or 3 cups of it every day at least, isn't that too much salt for her age?

Thanks in advance

The salt in oatly is less than the salt content in cows milk. I give my DS oatly but continue to BF (he's 15 months).

So I wouldn't worry!

Also look to other foods for calcium - fish with soft bones, green veg, legumes and moderate calcium sources like swede, sweet potato and parsnips.

Thanks Iggly - I'll try and see how I can get fosh with soft bones into her

Can I ask your advice for iron and B12? Is your DS monitored for his calcium/iron levels?

Also the salt in cow's milk isn't added salt like for Oatly, I'm not how that compares though.

Well the dietician asks about his calcium intake but they can't check it. They were happy with his iron from his meat intake. Nothing mentioned about B12.

I mash up the fish so DS doesn't notice the bones and mix with rice. Or have it on toast. He likes the strong taste!

Also I don't think it matters about the salt in terms of added or not? Also as long as the rest the diet has no added salt, should be ok?

Thanks Iggly - funny he likes the strong taste, i'll give it a go with DD! do you buy them in tins?

Yep in tins. The bones are very soft - you can mash them up with a fork quite easily. DS loves strong flavours for some reason