Dairy not agreeing with LO

[Nicky300106]

My baby has had the runs for about a week now, didn't know if it was teething or something that she had eaten.  So, I went down the food eliminiation route, I've discovered that its cows milk and petit filous yoghurts.  Since I've stopped these she hasn't had the runs, a little bit yesterday but think that maybe the butter I put in her potatoes.  Is this something that she may grow out of & does anybody know if it is quite common?  My LO is 8 1/2 months. xx

[Erin (redstarfalling)]

From what I know, many babies cannot tolerate cow's milk and related dairy products prior to a year.  I know in some areas, it's recommended to wait until at least 9 months and some suggest even a year to offer any of these - their digestive systems seem to cope better when a bit older. 

I'd hold off on dairy for a few months, then try reintroducing.  She might be okay when she's a bit older. If not, you can have a chat with her doc about it.  Any dairy allergies in the family, BTW?

[Nicky300106]

No dairy allergies in the family, not really given her much just to cook with and yoghurts but I will leave it for a while.  Thanks.