Determining Allergies in BF Baby

[Geigerin]

We have a 4 1/2 week old. She just latched a week ago, but I had been pumping and giving a bottle until then. She is getting plenty of milk, but since she was born, she has exhibited intestinal distress on occasion and seems to have good and bad days. I think it may be what I'm eating, but is there any way to know for certain?

I've removed dairy, but I eat a lot of other allergens (peanuts, gluten, etc.). Any suggestions from experienced moms?

[Tattooed Hand]

Is she showing any other signs of allergies? Like rash, reflux, stuffiness, etc?

How long since you removed dairy? HAve you noticed a difference? Could she have swallowed air from bottles or learning to latch properly?

[YvonneC-M]

Intestinal distress is common in newborns, since their digestive tracts aren't mature yet. So it's hard to tell whether what your baby is experiencing is normal or a result of allergies. If she doesn't have other symptoms, and what ends up in her diaper is normal, then she's probably just experiencing the normal discomfort of a brand new digestive system. And, as Tattooed Hand points out, she may well be swallowing air, which adds to the problem.

There's a great run-down on breastmilk and food sensitivities on this page:
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns...nsitivity.html