CMPA Blog

When to start weaning – Expert Dietitian Guide

When to start weaning – Expert Dietitian Guide

As a new parent, there are many milestones to look forward to with your baby, and one of the most significant ones is weaning (or complementary feeding). The weaning process is the introduction of solid foods into your baby's diet and I talk frequently about when to...

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Milk Allergy Formula

Milk Allergy Formula

The Complete Guide for Babies with CMPA. Milk allergy or cows milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies. Milk allergy effects 2-3% of babies under 6 months old and unfortunately, it can lead to a very unsettled baby and in some...

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Oat milk for babies

Oat milk for babies

and other plant based milks - The Ultimate Guide As a dietitian specialising in milk allergy I get many questions about choosing a plant based milk for babies and toddlers, especially when starting the milk ladder. Mums are worried which one is best as there are so...

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CMPA Breastfeeding 

CMPA Breastfeeding 

The milk challenge Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies affecting between 2-3% of babies under 6 months. To diagnose milk allergy in a breastfed baby mums need to complete a milk challenge. This can be confusing and you might have many questions about...

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Baby poop smells like vinegar

Baby poop smells like vinegar

The Ultimate baby poop guide So you open that nappy and need answers to your questions and wish you could find them. You google baby poop guide and millions of results come back. You just want to know the answer to baby poop smells like vinegar and if is this normal?...

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CMPA Symptoms

CMPA Symptoms

What is CMPA? CMPA or cow's milk protein allergy is one of the most common allergies in children, estimated to affect around 2-3% of babies before 6 months old.  It is caused by the immune system responding to the protein found in cow's milk. There are many different...

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Milk Ladder

Milk Ladder

The Ultimate guide for mums The milk ladder is a structured way to reintroducing cow's milk protein into your baby's diet. Cows milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children - affecting 2-3%. If your baby has been diagnosed with milk...

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Can Breastfed babies get colic? Expert evidence and advice

Can Breastfed babies get colic? Expert evidence and advice

Do you have a breastfed baby that is fussy and unsettled? You just can't seem to soothe them and they seem to always have that 'colicky' pain, I know, I've been there. If this is you then you're in the right place. I was the same with my daughter, I didn’t know what...

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