Growing up with CMA

When should all the symptoms have disappeared?

When should all the symptoms have disappeared? So when do you get your healthy baby back? If your child with CMA has been prescribed a suitable formula, you are already half-way there!

When should my child’s condition be reviewed?

When should my child’s condition be reviewed? All children with CMA should be regularly checked by doctors for their general health, improvement in symptoms and, eventually, to find out if they have grown out of their allergy.

Weaning the cows’ milk allergic infant

Weaning the cows’ milk allergic infant Weaning is an important time for families as it provides the ideal opportunity to introduce the infant to a variety of new tastes and textures.

What if CMA continues beyond the first birthday?

What if CMA continues beyond the first birthday? Although many children will grow out of their cows' milk allergy, for others it will continue, and for some, it may persist into their teenage years. During this time, children will be regularly reviewed, and possibly undergo further allergy tests and dietary challenges to see when they have outgrown CMA.

Getting a diagnosis

How can you find out for sure if your child is allergic to cows' milk? What will your child's doctor do to confirm the diagnosis?