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Everyone can have an allergy to cow's milk, but this kind of case is more common in infants. Why is that? Listening to the explanation dr. Tessi Ananditya, the nanny at www.alodokter.com, said: "Cow milk allergy is a condition in which the immune system is wrong in recognizing milk proteins into something that needs to be resisted, so babies who are allergic to cow's milk can turn into fussy, rose, flatulence, diarrhea and even vomiting. " However, it is not only cow's milk that can cause allergies but also goat, sheep and buffalo milk.
If the age of your baby is still under 2 years of breast milk remains the best food for him. However, under certain conditions, there are several types of alternative foods as a substitute for cow's milk that you can give to your baby, including:
1. Tajin or rice milk
Prof. Ir. Djoko Said Damardjati, a researcher at the Center for Food Crops Research and Development said, "In addition to good for adults, water tajin is also very good for babies.The substance that is owned by water tajin include enzymes, iron, calcium, antioxidants, B vitamins and vitamins E. In addition, there is also micro selenium is very good for the development of the baby's body. "
2. Soy formulas milk
Quoted from the pages of the Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI), the nutritional content of soy formula is equivalent to cow's milk, which is 3.5% protein, 2% fat, and 2.9% carbohydrates. Although it does not contain cow's milk, there is still a cross-reaction between cow's milk protein and soy milk protein, so that 10-14% of infants can still be allergic to this milk user. Provision of soy milk as a substitute for cow's milk is only allowed through the advice of doctors with special circumstances such as economic problems, infants cannot match other formula milk or the existence of special rules such as vegetarian diet suggestions.
Also read : Food Allergies And Food Intolerance
3. Milk amino acid formula
Amino Acid Formula Milk is the basic ingredient for making hypoallergenic milk formula (HA). The taste of this formula is relatively better and the average is easily accepted by most babies, but the price is quite expensive sometimes not affordable for people with below-average income.
4. Extensive cow milk hydrolyzate
Is a cow's milk that has passed the process of hydrolysis (through special processing) and is suitable for babies under the age of 6 years. This formula milk has a bad taste and the price is relatively quite expensive. European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical (ESPACI) explains the extensive formula of hydrolysis is a formula with a basic ingredient of protein hydrolysis with fragments small enough to prevent the occurrence of allergies in children. (https://childrenallergyclinic.wordpress.com)
5. Complementary solid milk ASI
Giving MPASI is only recommended for children aged 6 months and over. When your baby does not fit all the processed products of cow's milk, then you can start introducing a variety of vegetables, nuts and fresh fruits for consumption. Some animal products such as eggs and meat can also be included in their daily menu list.
Cow milk allergy is very common among children. Therefore, before deciding to provide foods made from processed cow's milk, then it is better to consult with your family doctor first. Your doctor will check your child's health condition and then will give you the best milk recommendation to take.
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