Constipation from cows milk?
My little one has been on cows milk for just over a month. He’s had the worst constipation I’ve ever seen in my life. To the point he has to practically give birth to his bowel movements and it’s the most horrific thing watching him struggle and so much pain. It’s so hard light and grains and just lumpy. I feel so bad for him. I’m thinking maybe it’s an intolerance to the proteins in the cows milk? Has anyone gone onto soy or almond milk instead? Can’t get hold of the HV as usually. Still not had his review and he’s 1 now. Not heard a peep for months.
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Lactose intolerance can cause constipation, have you tried lactose free milk instead? x
@Francesca yes he’s drinking beakers of water through the day, has plenty of fruit and veggies in his diet. Yes I’ll try that first then if not maybe lactose free milk
@Evie Mai I didn’t even give that a thought lol thanks x
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Is he drinking anything other than milk? Try and get him to drink a fair amount of water aswel and that may help on the meantime...Also maybe try and get the pharmacy to give you some sort of baby Lactase Enzymes to help break down the proteins in the milk. I would Def speak to someone before transitioning to plant based just because it is still so crucial to their nutrition at this point. How is he with eating cheese and yogurts etc? X