Some babies suffer from milk intolerance. This is an intolerance to either the protein part of the milk or more commonly the lactose (lactose intolerance).

Some babies are allergic to cow’s milk. This means that they cannot have any milk or products containing milk. The more common problem is for babies to be intolerant of milk. If merely intolerant, rather than allergic, then baby may still be able to have some cow’s milk. Your doctor can diagnose whether your baby is allergic or lactose intolerant.

Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

The possible symptoms to look out for are:

• Weight loss
• Stomach pains
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Burping or flatulence
• Bloating
• Eczema