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What kind of baby food do you feed a baby that is Lactose intolerant?

she is 8 months old and just started eating baby food.I need some help picking some foods that she can eat being lactose intolerant.

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1. The kind without milk...duh. Only kidding. This is something you need to discuss with your baby's doctor, not us yahooligians.
2. fruits and veggies...and other things without dairy... make it at home so you know what's in it...
3. isnt soy milk milk for those who are lactose intolerant? im not positive but i thought it was specially designed milk just for that purpose. talk to his/her pediatrician
4. please ask a doctor or other specialist, with all these wackos out there you might get some really dangerous advice. This is not a question for strangers.
5. You need a soy based product. My youngest was lactose intolerant and thrived on it.
6. if you have a clinic of womens, infants, children known as wic ask them and also your pedic dr. for a list of foods that she can eat and try
7. My son is allergic to lactose and milk protein both, and most baby food is fine. Just read on the label, and make sure there isn't any milk in the ingredients. I don't know how bad you baby is, but whey is also made from milk and can be a problem. So I have to check for whey in the ingredients list too.I used Gerber baby food. All the 1st foods are fine. They only have one or two ingredients, like squash and water. The problem comes when you get up into 2nd and 3rd foods and Graduates Toddler foods. There are lots that don't have milk ingredients, you just have to read every single label. Alot of the desserts have milk and the meat sticks have milk(which I wouldn't think they would). Good luck.
8. My son is 15 months old and we've known about his lactose intolorence since he was 5 months. Don't panic - there's so much they can eat. They can eat basically anything that's non-dairy. If you're worried about protien, eggs are good (after a year), meat is good, check with your doctor, but goat cheese or soy cheese is a good alternative to regular cheese. There are plenty of soy based formulas on the market if you're bottle feeding and if you're breastfeeding you have nothing to worry about - continue as normal as your baby will get all they need in terms of dairy from the breastmilk - although you may have to cut down on your dairy intake as it may carry through the milk and affect the baby. The easiest way to feed your baby is to prepare the baby food yourself - pick cereals that can be prepared with water. Steam vegetables and blend them if necessary (although even tooth-less gums can chew pretty good at 8 months). I used to take a couple of hours and do a whole batch of food for the month and freeze it. There's a great book with tons of quick recipes called "The Baby's Table" - you can get it at Amazon.
9. my daughter is lactose intolerant and i gave her home made food when she first started eating and now that she is 2 when i make food that requires milk(ie mashed potatoes) i just use lactose milk...when you add it in the food it does not make the food taste any different.....i just try to avoid giving her ice cream and sour cream and cheese anything that is derives from milk as much as possible but i don't completely cut it out beause she still needs it just...plus there are many lactose made products out there now....
10. I was lactose intolerant as a child. And i know from my mother it can be a bit of a hassle ( not to worry I grew out of it as some do) May i recommend you invest in a blender? Whatever your making for youself or the family theres bound to be something she can have, a few pieces of fruit, a few veg, even meat ( well cooked obviously ) can be put in. Wizz for thirty second an there you are. Plus whizzing means she wont know she's always eating veg ( which some 8 months old dont like ) Also you could speak to your doctor about alternatives, soya perhaps? Also make sure there some good fat in your childs diet with all that fruit. Babys need fat which they usually get from milk or fomula.
11. What makes you think your baby is lactose intolerant? It is actually *impossible* for a baby to have lactose intolerance; it normally develops (if it does) in young adulthood, but *never* before age 3-4. I would suggest you get a second opinion. If your baby has problems with milk, it is probably an allergy to *cow's milk protein*, not a sensitivity to the sugar. If this is the case, you can give her anything *except* dairy products. All fruits, vegetables, grains, etc. are fine; you don't need to do anything special. Just be sure to read package labels and avoid any obvious dairy ingredients plus whey, casein, and anything with a "lact" in it.
12. U can give cereals like rice, wheat,oats etc prepare with water. all sorts of fruits, all sorts of veggies soya milk n other soya products egg meat ,fish,chicken if u r non vegetarian. many kids r lactose intolerant so nee to worry about it. they r as healthy as others. but imp thing is keep trying milk may be she outgrows her lactose intolerance after she grows a little more.