Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

[Guest guest]

Hi, ,

Thanks for your response - it is very reassuring to know that we are

not alone in this. And yes, Jake is also allergic/intolerant to dairy

as well as corn. We've just never challenged it because he tested as a

true allergy to it, as opposed to the corn just being observationally a

problem.

Doesn't it make you wonder, though, how many kids are out there like my

Jake and your Drew whose parents do NOT look into the food/behaviour

link? I feel bad for those kids. I'm not being judgemental, as I feel

our medical system lacks unbelievably in this area, and that many

parents just are not informed/educated. It is such a shame.

So are you saying that all symptoms of his ADHD are eliminated with

diet? If you are, that is just fabulous, even if they are controlled

to a point where it is not an issue. I know with Jake we simply

consider him food allergic/intolerant, as he has no issues as long as

he avoids his problem foods.

I agree with your TV stance as well - my dudes are only allowed to

watch TV on Saturday mornings as a special treat. Otherwise, the TV is

dark. Therefore, I have two dudes that know how to entertain

themselves, are very interested in books, and are very imaginative.

It's nice.

Cheers to you, ! I'm so glad Drew has you for a mommy so that

he can thrive and develop to his full potential. He's so fortunate!

Love,

Heidi, mom to

Cal, 6, stomach of steel, and

Jake, 3-1/2, celiac, allergic to dairy, pollen, dust mites

and wife to Jeff, super dad and hubby

living healthy and happy in Massachusetts

P.S. Kudos to you, too, Alyssa, for running such a great, intimate

group here.

> Anyhow I thought I'd add our experiences with the allergy/behavior link.

>

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[Guest guest]

You know, I might totally take away all the dairy....hmm.. I have been giving it to him in little quantities, because it only causes him eczema, and if I give it to him in small quantities, then he seems to be ok..

How do you all that can't have dairy, give their child their needed calcium? I bought some calcium fortified white grape juice, but he doesn't care for it too much. Also, he eats brocolli, but I can't make it for every meal lol..What do you all do?

Alyssa

Food allergies and behavior problems

I'm still awake! LOLDrew used to be very hyper for lack of a better word. When we removed thedairy from his diet he totally mellowed out. I'm sure he has ADHD (moreattention deficit than hyperactivity) and thought all along his behavior wasdue to that. People who don't see us all the time noticed a HUGE differencein him when he was taken off dairy and those who are around us often noticedit even more. LOL.About six months after he was off dairy I was busy getting ready for aPampered Chef party and wasn't thinking. I ordered pizza for the kids andDrew had 2 or 3 slices. He was bouncing off the walls for three days beforehe got it out of his system. Just out of control running around, hittinghis brother, yelling, meltdowns of award winning proportions and all over*nothing* He would be sitting there and fly into a rage then start cryingbecause he didn't know why he felt this way.Anyhow I thought I'd add our experiences with the allergy/behavior link.I've also found that the more time my son spends watching tv the worse hisbehavior is. Not sure what the link there is though. LOL. We canceled ourcable at Christmas time and I got a new child :-)----- Original Message -----And lastly, through all of my research and ramblings, I have found *many many many* parents of children who have behavioural symptoms tofoods, and this is NOT just parents of autistic or autistic-like kids Iam talking about. I am not a member of any autistic groups or anything- I'm speaking strictly typical kids who react to foods. The mostcommonly offending food does seem to be corn, and the general concensusis that the genetic modification of corn is leading to all sorts ofnasty allergies and intolerances.OK, I hope that helps and I apologize for my longwindedness (hello? areyou still awake? LOL).Love,Heidi, mom to

[Guest guest]

Tums are great and what was suggested by our allergist.

Drew also takes a children's chewable calcium pill. Most soy milks are

fortified with calcium as well!

----- Original Message -----

You know, I might totally take away all the dairy....hmm.. I have been

giving it to him in little quantities, because it only causes him eczema,

and if I give it to him in small quantities, then he seems to be ok..

How do you all that can't have dairy, give their child their needed calcium?

I bought some calcium fortified white grape juice, but he doesn't care for

it too much. Also, he eats brocolli, but I can't make it for every meal

lol..What do you all do?

Alyssa

[Guest guest]

Tums are great and what was suggested by our allergist.

Drew also takes a children's chewable calcium pill. Most soy milks are

fortified with calcium as well!

----- Original Message -----

You know, I might totally take away all the dairy....hmm.. I have been

giving it to him in little quantities, because it only causes him eczema,

and if I give it to him in small quantities, then he seems to be ok..

How do you all that can't have dairy, give their child their needed calcium?

I bought some calcium fortified white grape juice, but he doesn't care for

it too much. Also, he eats brocolli, but I can't make it for every meal

lol..What do you all do?

Alyssa

[Guest guest]

I also wanted to say I have more to say on the subject and reply to another

email when my 4 yr. old isn't getting into trouble upstairs! LOL. Hopefully

I can get to it later!

Food allergies and behavior problems

I'm still awake! LOL

Drew used to be very hyper for lack of a better word. When we removed the

dairy from his diet he totally mellowed out. I'm sure he has ADHD (more

attention deficit than hyperactivity) and thought all along his behavior

was

due to that. People who don't see us all the time noticed a HUGE

difference

in him when he was taken off dairy and those who are around us often

noticed

it even more. LOL.

About six months after he was off dairy I was busy getting ready for a

Pampered Chef party and wasn't thinking. I ordered pizza for the kids and

Drew had 2 or 3 slices. He was bouncing off the walls for three days

before

he got it out of his system. Just out of control running around, hitting

his brother, yelling, meltdowns of award winning proportions and all over

*nothing* He would be sitting there and fly into a rage then start crying

because he didn't know why he felt this way.

Anyhow I thought I'd add our experiences with the allergy/behavior link.

I've also found that the more time my son spends watching tv the worse his

behavior is. Not sure what the link there is though. LOL. We canceled our

cable at Christmas time and I got a new child :-)

----- Original Message -----

And lastly, through all of my research and ramblings, I have found *

many many many* parents of children who have behavioural symptoms to

foods, and this is NOT just parents of autistic or autistic-like kids I

am talking about. I am not a member of any autistic groups or anything

- I'm speaking strictly typical kids who react to foods. The most

commonly offending food does seem to be corn, and the general concensus

is that the genetic modification of corn is leading to all sorts of

nasty allergies and intolerances.

OK, I hope that helps and I apologize for my longwindedness (hello? are

you still awake? LOL).

Love,

Heidi, mom to

[Guest guest]

I also wanted to say I have more to say on the subject and reply to another

email when my 4 yr. old isn't getting into trouble upstairs! LOL. Hopefully

I can get to it later!

Food allergies and behavior problems

I'm still awake! LOL

Drew used to be very hyper for lack of a better word. When we removed the

dairy from his diet he totally mellowed out. I'm sure he has ADHD (more

attention deficit than hyperactivity) and thought all along his behavior

was

due to that. People who don't see us all the time noticed a HUGE

difference

in him when he was taken off dairy and those who are around us often

noticed

it even more. LOL.

About six months after he was off dairy I was busy getting ready for a

Pampered Chef party and wasn't thinking. I ordered pizza for the kids and

Drew had 2 or 3 slices. He was bouncing off the walls for three days

before

he got it out of his system. Just out of control running around, hitting

his brother, yelling, meltdowns of award winning proportions and all over

*nothing* He would be sitting there and fly into a rage then start crying

because he didn't know why he felt this way.

Anyhow I thought I'd add our experiences with the allergy/behavior link.

I've also found that the more time my son spends watching tv the worse his

behavior is. Not sure what the link there is though. LOL. We canceled our

cable at Christmas time and I got a new child :-)

----- Original Message -----

And lastly, through all of my research and ramblings, I have found *

many many many* parents of children who have behavioural symptoms to

foods, and this is NOT just parents of autistic or autistic-like kids I

am talking about. I am not a member of any autistic groups or anything

- I'm speaking strictly typical kids who react to foods. The most

commonly offending food does seem to be corn, and the general concensus

is that the genetic modification of corn is leading to all sorts of

nasty allergies and intolerances.

OK, I hope that helps and I apologize for my longwindedness (hello? are

you still awake? LOL).

Love,

Heidi, mom to

[Guest guest]

Tums? Really? Wow.. I will have to check out the ingredients.

can't have soy..so he can't have the soy milk..I will check into a calcium suppliment for kids.. do you get it at a health food store?

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Tums are great and what was suggested by our allergist.Drew also takes a children's chewable calcium pill. Most soy milks arefortified with calcium as well!----- Original Message -----You know, I might totally take away all the dairy....hmm.. I have beengiving it to him in little quantities, because it only causes him eczema,and if I give it to him in small quantities, then he seems to be ok..How do you all that can't have dairy, give their child their needed calcium?I bought some calcium fortified white grape juice, but he doesn't care forit too much. Also, he eats brocolli, but I can't make it for every meallol..What do you all do?Alyssa

[Guest guest]

Tums? Really? Wow.. I will have to check out the ingredients.

can't have soy..so he can't have the soy milk..I will check into a calcium suppliment for kids.. do you get it at a health food store?

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Tums are great and what was suggested by our allergist.Drew also takes a children's chewable calcium pill. Most soy milks arefortified with calcium as well!----- Original Message -----You know, I might totally take away all the dairy....hmm.. I have beengiving it to him in little quantities, because it only causes him eczema,and if I give it to him in small quantities, then he seems to be ok..How do you all that can't have dairy, give their child their needed calcium?I bought some calcium fortified white grape juice, but he doesn't care forit too much. Also, he eats brocolli, but I can't make it for every meallol..What do you all do?Alyssa

[Guest guest]

lol! I totally understand!!!

Alyssa

Food allergies and behavior problems I'm still awake! LOL Drew used to be very hyper for lack of a better word. When we removed the dairy from his diet he totally mellowed out. I'm sure he has ADHD (more attention deficit than hyperactivity) and thought all along his behaviorwas due to that. People who don't see us all the time noticed a HUGEdifference in him when he was taken off dairy and those who are around us oftennoticed it even more. LOL. About six months after he was off dairy I was busy getting ready for a Pampered Chef party and wasn't thinking. I ordered pizza for the kids and Drew had 2 or 3 slices. He was bouncing off the walls for three daysbefore he got it out of his system. Just out of control running around, hitting his brother, yelling, meltdowns of award winning proportions and all over *nothing* He would be sitting there and fly into a rage then start crying because he didn't know why he felt this way. Anyhow I thought I'd add our experiences with the allergy/behavior link. I've also found that the more time my son spends watching tv the worse his behavior is. Not sure what the link there is though. LOL. We canceled our cable at Christmas time and I got a new child :-) ----- Original Message ----- And lastly, through all of my research and ramblings, I have found * many many many* parents of children who have behavioural symptoms to foods, and this is NOT just parents of autistic or autistic-like kids I am talking about. I am not a member of any autistic groups or anything - I'm speaking strictly typical kids who react to foods. The most commonly offending food does seem to be corn, and the general concensus is that the genetic modification of corn is leading to all sorts of nasty allergies and intolerances. OK, I hope that helps and I apologize for my longwindedness (hello? are you still awake? LOL). Love, Heidi, mom to

[Guest guest]

My son is allergic to chocolate (cocoa bean) and his only reaction is

behaviorial. He literally turns from Dr. Jekyl into Mr. Hyde (or vice

versa, which ever is good to bad). It's incredible to watch. We think he

is outgrowning chocolate, but I still limit it because it is such a horrible

thing to endure.

Cinnamon, SAHM to:

(12) - asthma (currently on Advair, Singulair & Zyrtec daily/weekly

allergy shots for numerous environmentals; also currently on prednisone and

Vantin for a month to kick a nasty sinus infection/asthma flare); " Very low

positive " to buckwheat, rye, rice, peanut, tomato and corn; " Low positive "

to wheat, soybean, oat and barley; " Moderately positive " to carrot; " Highly

positive " to sesame seed; may have outgrown chocolate, milk and cottonseed?

Zac (9)- sulfa drug allergic, no foods

Kacee (4) - NKA!

Kenzie (4) - NKA!

[Guest guest]

My son is allergic to chocolate (cocoa bean) and his only reaction is

behaviorial. He literally turns from Dr. Jekyl into Mr. Hyde (or vice

versa, which ever is good to bad). It's incredible to watch. We think he

is outgrowning chocolate, but I still limit it because it is such a horrible

thing to endure.

Cinnamon, SAHM to:

(12) - asthma (currently on Advair, Singulair & Zyrtec daily/weekly

allergy shots for numerous environmentals; also currently on prednisone and

Vantin for a month to kick a nasty sinus infection/asthma flare); " Very low

positive " to buckwheat, rye, rice, peanut, tomato and corn; " Low positive "

to wheat, soybean, oat and barley; " Moderately positive " to carrot; " Highly

positive " to sesame seed; may have outgrown chocolate, milk and cottonseed?

Zac (9)- sulfa drug allergic, no foods

Kacee (4) - NKA!

Kenzie (4) - NKA!

[Guest guest]

You know, I read this email..and I thought ok..hmm..I will do a test with my son. I gave him an Oatmeal cookie one time and he was a little hyper but nothing major. Well, I made Chocolate Crinkle cookies and gave him one and he was bouncing off the wall! I wonder if he reacts to the cocoa for the hyperness. I am doing another trial run on it. Unfortunatley, I won't keep him from the homemade chocolate cookies because it is one sweet that he can actually have..but at least I will know what to expect lol.

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

My son is allergic to chocolate (cocoa bean) and his only reaction isbehaviorial. He literally turns from Dr. Jekyl into Mr. Hyde (or viceversa, which ever is good to bad). It's incredible to watch. We think heis outgrowning chocolate, but I still limit it because it is such a horriblething to endure.Cinnamon, SAHM to: (12) - asthma (currently on Advair, Singulair & Zyrtec daily/weeklyallergy shots for numerous environmentals; also currently on prednisone andVantin for a month to kick a nasty sinus infection/asthma flare); "Very lowpositive" to buckwheat, rye, rice, peanut, tomato and corn; "Low positive"to wheat, soybean, oat and barley; "Moderately positive" to carrot; "Highlypositive" to sesame seed; may have outgrown chocolate, milk and cottonseed?Zac (9)- sulfa drug allergic, no foodsKacee (4) - NKA! :)Kenzie (4) - NKA!

[Guest guest]

Yes I get our supplement at a health food store. We have Wild Oats here in

Utah.

----- Original Message -----

Tums? Really? Wow.. I will have to check out the ingredients.

can't have soy..so he can't have the soy milk..I will check into a

calcium suppliment for kids.. do you get it at a health food store?

Alyssa

[Guest guest]

Ugh. Life has been crazy around here. The boys are doing their best to bug

each other to death, which means they whine about what the other did all day

long! has gone from a runny nose to a nasty cough and wants to be held

all day. She gets mad when it is time to nurse because I have to suction her

nose before and at least one time when she eats. Poor thing! If she isn't

feeling better in a day or two I'm going to take her in. She is coming up

with new words though! Too bad I have NO clue what she is saying (she says

the same thing, with the same inflection all the time).

So on the behavior changing with foods issue. Someone recommended a book

called Is This Your Child? Doris Rapp, MD I got it when we started to

suspect Drew had a dairy allergy. Circles under the eyes, eczema that got

worse as the amount of dairy increased, out of control behavior, irrational

behavior (full out temper tantrum because you didn't get him juice fast

enough), etc. I suggest checking the library to see if they have it or

buying it. It was an interesting read. It talks about the Feingold diet

and gives suggestions on making sure you child is getting full nutrition

despite there allergies.

Ugh. There was something else I was going to say? Oh, , if you

suspect an allergy and you are not getting the answers you are looking for

keep going!!!! Keep pushing until you get the help you need. There is a

board for kids allergies at www.parentsplace.com/messageboards You might be

able to find a recommendation for a Dr. there.

HTH a little.

----- Original Message -----

You know, I might totally take away all the dairy....hmm.. I have been

giving it to him in little quantities, because it only causes him eczema,

and if I give it to him in small quantities, then he seems to be ok..

How do you all that can't have dairy, give their child their needed

calcium?

I bought some calcium fortified white grape juice, but he doesn't care for

it too much. Also, he eats brocolli, but I can't make it for every meal

lol..What do you all do?

Alyssa

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,

You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.

My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!

Any suggestions would be great!

Take care all!

Missy

Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,

You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.

My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!

Any suggestions would be great!

Take care all!

Missy

Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Re: chocolate. Starting at the age of 4 our darling angel, that never got

into any trouble, all of a sudden began to be a demon. He would often

seemingly go into a rage for no apparent reason. We never realized WHY

would go into a rage. I had him to the pediatrician over it more than once

and got a referral to a pshychologist, but never had the heart to take him.

I kept thinking " I don't want to lable him as a psycho, we have to find

another way to deal with this. " Around age 6 w started to notice a huge

coincedence - it seemed to happen a lot after t-ball games. Strange? I

racked my brain trying to find out why a t-ball game would send him over

edge. Ultimately I figured he had his melt downs because he was overly

tired after being in 1st grade all day, then having to be up past his

bedtime, playing a game. Made sense to me. It was a few weeks later we had

him tested because of his asthma had continued to worsen. The allergist

suggested we test for several food allergens, too. I'm glad she did. Among

a few others positive foods, chocolate popped up. It surprised me. I told

the doctor that there was no way he could be allergic to chocolate because

he ate it all the time with no reaction. " NO reaction? " She said " Are you

sure? " I said .... well, he never gets hives or rashes or vomits or wheezes

after he eats chocolate. I don't notice any reaction. .... THEN she said

something that hit the nail on the head .... she said does he go form Dr.

Jekyl in to Mr. Hyde? Does he have quick onset fits of rage? IT WAS LIKE A

LIGHTBULB - or as Oprah says " an ah-ha moment " . It hit me! That's why he

was so uncontrollable after t-ball games! After EVERY t-ball game, the

coach rewarded them with a chocolate bar and juice box! He would eat the

whole candy bar on the way home in the car and by the time we got home he

was totally out of control. He would scream, kick, hit, bite! He broke

both windows in his bedroom (with his feet!) and one night and pulled the

mattress off the bed, all of the drawers out of the dresser and threw his

clothes all around, etc. It was BAAAAAD! Needless to say, after my " ah-ha

moment " we avoided chocolate for the next several weeks and turned back

into the sweet little boy we remembered. It was amazing! After several

weeks of NO chocolate, I decided to " test " him. I let him eat a whole bag

of M&Ms. Sure enough! Within 30 minutes he was an animal! Scary! I never

knew a food allergy could effect a child like that! Makes me wonder about

some kids on ritilyn or bi-polar medication .... could it just be something

they are eating? Now at age 12, he still avoids chocolate mostly. Every

once in a blue moon, I'll let him have A bite of something chocolate

(because he LOVES and misses it). NOrmally one bite won't effect him. Not

long ago (about a year ago) I allowed him to have 2 brownies (just to see if

it was still a problem) and he turned into the biggest smartass, mouthing,

cursing at me, etc. Almost like a teenager on drugs type attitude. He's

quite a comic .... just last night, with the war going on and all, he said

" Mom, Pres. Bush needs to fill me with about 10 Hershey bars and let me at

Sadaam! " LOL! At least he has a sense of humor about it.

Hope this helps those of you that wonder " why is my kid acting like this "

You never know ....... it's worth looking into.

Cinnamon, SAHM to:

(12) - asthma (currently on Advair, Singulair & Zyrtec daily; monthly

allergy shots for numerous environmentals; also currently on Vantin to kick

a nasty sinus infection/asthma flare); " Very low positive " to buckwheat,

rye, rice, peanut, tomato and corn; " Low positive " to wheat, soybean, oat

and barley; " Moderately positive " to carrot and chocolate; " Highly positive "

to sesame seed; has outgrown milk and the jury is still out on cottonseed

Zac (9)- sulfa drug allergic, no foods

Kacee (4) - NKA!

Kenzie (4) - NKA!

>>>>>>>You know, I read this email..and I thought ok..hmm..I will do a test

with my son. I gave him an Oatmeal cookie one time and he was a little hyper

but nothing major. Well, I made Chocolate Crinkle cookies and gave him one

and he was bouncing off the wall! I wonder if he reacts to the cocoa for the

hyperness. I am doing another trial run on it. Unfortunatley, I won't keep

him from the homemade chocolate cookies because it is one sweet that he can

actually have..but at least I will know what to expect lol.

Alyssa>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

When we lived in Denver, Co..we had a Wild Oats! I love that store! They don't have one here though..but they should! lol!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Yes I get our supplement at a health food store. We have Wild Oats here inUtah.----- Original Message -----Tums? Really? Wow.. I will have to check out the ingredients. can't have soy..so he can't have the soy milk..I will check into acalcium suppliment for kids.. do you get it at a health food store?Alyssa

[Guest guest]

Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN

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Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN

[Guest guest]

Hi Missy!!!!!!

How are you doing? Do they sell any rice milk that is already cold, or is it only the stuff that is on the shelf and not in the cold section?

What daily vitamin do you give her? I was checking out the ones at the grocery store, because I haven't been able to go to the health food store yet..it is 35 minutes away, and I haven't really found one. We keep away from soy because he has a sensitivity to it. It causes him eczema and the ones at the store have soy protein in it. I guess I will have to make it to the health food store this week lol. I am really not too sure about the fat that she is missing...I will do some research! My favorite thing to do LOL! I love researching things. I have learned so much by researching allergies! It is great! Anyway, you take care and I will let you know what I find! Have a great day!

Alyssa

Re: Food allergies and behavior problems

Alyssa, You had asked how we give our kids the calcium they are lacking from their dairy free diets....I give Josie rice milk which has more calcium than milk. I also give her daily vitamins with extra calcium. Anything I can get her with extra calcium, I do.My question is how do I give Josie the fat she is missing from her diet by not drinking whole milk. She's 15 months old and weighs 18 lbs 11 oz. (7th percentile) At her 12 month visit, she was 19 lbs 13 oz. In addition to her allergies to milk, egg, nuts & beef, she's also a picky eater!Any suggestions would be great!Take care all!Missy Oakdale, MN