Is this a sign of Dairy Intolerance

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My dd is 14wks and almost exclusively breast fed (the very occasional sma bottle).
The funny thing is that if I eat dairy then her skin breaks out on her face, this includes soy milk, normal milk, and yoghurt.
It doesn't seem to be too much of a problem at the moment although it makes it harder for me to get my calcium, are there things I'll need to watch out for in the future?

Soy milk isn't dairy so it doesn't sound like that's the problem.
How does she react to the SMA (which is cow's milk based)?
Perhaps it's a different thing she's reacting to.

I'm amazed you can see such a clear reaction with the food! (I never figured out when dd was reacting to stuff in my breastmilk!).

Just for your info, my dd had an intolerance to the protein that was in milk and soy (apparently, it's quite a common 'joint' allergy) so that is a possibility. I would carry on bf as long as poss as that's far better than the alternative should she happen to have a problem with soy/milk. I would just watch out at weaning time and be very careful with the food you give her.

In terms of calcium, there are plenty other ways to get it (other than milk). You can get those bottled waters enriched with calcium, dark leafy veggies are good. There's a list somewhere. I'll have a look for it.

She has the sma so rarely that we haven't noticed any variation in her skin.
I intend to breast feed for as long as possible but am worried about what I need to watch out for when I start to wean.
Is there a test that can be done to check if this is the case?

almonds are excellent and I think its curly leaf kale that's good as well. I can't find my proper list that the dietician gave me ages ago (dd has outgrown this problem now). But here's one from the osteoporosis society anyway.

I would be careful excluding stuff from your diet though and it might be worth having a word with your doctor if you are worried about her reaction. Hope that helps!

osteoporosis society - scroll down for calcium contents of foods

she would most likely react to the sma as I'm sure that would have a higher content of cow milk protein than your breastmilk with milk you have drank.

There are tests they can do (pinprick and blood tests) but they may not want to do them on one so little unless they thought it was definitely a problem. There is also the issue of how long you would have to wait to see the paediatrician to do the test.

Sorry to jump on your thread, but I was wondering the same thing about my daughter, who's six and a half months. I just fed her a Petit Filous (one of the few things she likes to eat) and after she'd smeared it all over her hands and face, she came out in a big red angry rash where it had been. She gets the same thing after having a cup of formula - red where it's drooled down her chin/chest. Most of the time she just has breast milk but I'd really like to start reducing the breast feeding a bit because I've got to leave her with childminder on September 20. She has eczema, is occasional formula drink making it worse?

its hard to say for definate, but that could be a sign of dairy allergy. many people with eczema are better when they avoid cows milk products, some have to avoid all dairy products including goats/sheeps milk. on the other hand many people with eczema are fine dairy.
you could try soya yogurts, and soya or nanny formula to see if it makes any difference.

good sources of calcium are
tinned fish (with bones)
tahini paste(sesame seeds)
green veg
oranges

I wouldn't give soy formula unless you have a proper diagnosis and even then it wouldn't be first choice - it is a known allergen and lots of babies who are intolerant of milk protein/lactose are also intolerant of soya. Also, it is, as has been said, very high in sugar.