Leaflet Details
| Title | Cow’s Milk Alternatives Suitable for Children from 1 Years Old Diagnosed with Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy |
| Department | Dietetics |
| Author(s) | Paediatric Dietitians |
| Review Date | January 2022 |
| Next Review | January 2024 |
| Download | A4 Handout PDF |
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Patient Information
Introduction
This leaflet can be used as a guide for parents of children with cow’s milk protein allergy.
The products included in Table 1 are fortified with calcium and iodine, two of the nutrients that children with cow’s milk protein allergy may be deficient in. Please note that 100ml of the cow’s milk alternative stated in Table 1 contain 120mg of calcium. The same amount of calcium is found in the portion/grams of dairy-free yoghurt stated in brackets. Please refer to the BDA Calcium fact sheet provided by your Dietitian for further information on calcium requirements for each age group.
The milk-free alternatives listed in column ‘Other’ or those not listed in Table 1 are lower in energy or other nutrients and therefore are not suitable for all children. These may still be used occasionally and as part of a healthy balanced diet.
Table 1: Milk-free alternative drinks and dairy-free yoghurts suitable for children with cow’s milk protein allergy.
| Soya | Oat | Coconut | Other |
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* these milks are fortified with additional energy and nutrients making them the most suitable alternatives for children between the ages of 1 to 3 years
Milk-free alternative drinks
Dairy-free yoghurt alternatives (examples)
* All pictures displayed were taken from supermarket websites including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado. Please note that the nutritional content and packaging of products can change.
