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16month old not drinking milk

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MCMP13 · 09/01/2024 21:08

My 16 month old has self weaned from breastfeeding. He can’t have milk alternatives as he is allergic to most - cows, oat, soy, almond and oat. He eats very well - veg, fruit, fish, breads, cereal, meat etc and drinks plenty of water. Did anyone else’s toddler just not have milk?

*we are under a dietician and consultant but next appointment isn’t for another 6 weeks and I am just worried so trying to settle my mind really

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Mum2jenny · 09/01/2024 21:10

I think a dietician can prescribe an appropriate alternative.

PinkMimosa · 09/01/2024 21:11

How long is it since he self weaned OP? Both of mine wouldn't touch milk for at least 2 weeks after stopping BFing.

Iwishiwasasilentnight · 09/01/2024 21:11

He needs another source of calcium. How about pea protein milk?

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MCMP13 · 09/01/2024 21:12

@Mum2jenny He has been prescribed neocate but won’t touch it, even with flavourings etc in it

@PinkMimosa oh that’s interesting. Only since Saturday so 3 days

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PinkMimosa · 09/01/2024 21:17

MCMP13 · 09/01/2024 21:12

@Mum2jenny He has been prescribed neocate but won’t touch it, even with flavourings etc in it

@PinkMimosa oh that’s interesting. Only since Saturday so 3 days

In that case I wouldn't worry. I get a bit stressed when DC1 refused milk but after two weeks he gladly took it. I wasn't really expecting DC2 to do the sand but they did almost exactly 2 weeks as well.

Mum2jenny · 09/01/2024 21:22

My dgc did eventually drink neocate but I think they did need to add flavouring. Can’t remember if it was Ribena or a fancy milk free strawberry stuff

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