Infant Diarrhea

Infants With Dairy Allergies - How to Identify and Treat the Problem
Executive summary about infant diarrhea by Kathleen Reale

It can be frustrating for parents and potentially life-threatening for infants.

Dairy allergies in infants are most commonly caused by cow's milk.

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How to Tell if Your Infant Suffers from Dairy Allergies


An infant who suffers from dairy allergies can be in a lot of pain. Respiratory Problems: Asthma and/or breathing difficulty are common.


Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, bloating and sometimes a bloody stool are outward signs. If your child cries a lot, he or she may be experiencing stomach pains as well.

How to Rule Out Normal Infant Problems and Rule in Dairy Allergies

Pay attention to recurring symptoms like the ones listed above, particularly if they occur regularly after feedings.

Most parents become attuned to their children cries. There is the "I'm wet and want to be changed cry;" the "I don't want to go to sleep cry," and the "I'm in pain cry."

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