Hi there,

I have been breastfeeding my reflux baby now for 6months. We have been confirmed that he has a mild dairy allergy. I had not been eating dairy since he was 3weeks old but only things obviously dairy such as milk, cheese yoghurt etc but have now eliminated everything dairy in the last 4 days. We have seen allergy specialist and I saw his dietican last week. For his reflux i have been keeping away from any banana, citrus, tomatoe, avocado to name a few. The dietician tells me i should be adding these things back into my diet. I was wondering if any breastfeeding mothers of reflux babies have been able to eat these foods without it effecting the baby? I think may now need an increase in losec as hes still not all that settled but it could be due to the fact the dairy hasnt left my system. Im terrified to try these things in case it does upset his reflux so just wondeirng what other have experienced. Thanks.

I would do your two weeks completely dairy free and then try some of those foods back in your diet. The foods that may affect reflux if mum eats them are here: http://www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz/Food/FoodandReflux.htm It is only a may so you can eat them. Banana from memory is okay for mum to eat as is advocado.

PS: I edited out the health professional names as we don't allow them on this forum.