Soy Milk

[Oneluckymom]

I have a 2year old boy that is on soy milk. Although he can eat other dairy products the mom wants him to drink soy milk.

My question is.... He poops 3 or 4 times a day and tends to be gassy. Does soy milk do this?

[SunshineMama]

I have a 2year old boy that is on soy milk. Although he can eat other dairy products the mom wants him to drink soy milk.

My question is.... He poops 3 or 4 times a day and tends to be gassy. Does soy milk do this?

It definitely can.

[daycare]

maybe TMI, but that is why I don't drink it....plus its not as good for you as people think it is...

[Oneluckymom]

I really don't think it is healthy in "place of milk" and I know it has been theorized to cause hormone issues ESP in boys. I can't understand why they want him to drink the soy, just because they "think" he can't tolerate regular milk.

And yes they brought a drs note imaging the soy milk.

[Oneluckymom]

Darn autocorrect.....not imaging I meant "okaying"

[daycare]

Darn autocorrect.....not imaging I meant "okaying"

... Well I don't think milk is healthy either... Just drink water....

[cheerfuldom]

If he has milk sensitivities, any dairy products can cause loose stools or gassiness, so this might be caused by the rest of his diet and not the soy milk.

[Ariana]

Dairy senstivities/allergies often go hand in hand with soy allergies. My DD is allergic to both. They are very closely related. Often DR's will tell people to avoid soy as well if there is a dairy allergy. My DD's reaction to soy produces hives and pin like rash. Dairy causes intestinal issues, phlegm and eczema.

I personally wouldn't feed a growing child any soy. It is known to mimic estrogen in the body which can be bad for little bodies. There is also a link between this and cancer.

[Oneluckymom]

Dairy senstivities/allergies often go hand in hand with soy allergies. My DD is allergic to both. They are very closely related. Often DR's will tell people to avoid soy as well if there is a dairy allergy. My DD's reaction to soy produces hives and pin like rash. Dairy causes intestinal issues, phlegm and eczema.

I personally wouldn't feed a growing child any soy. It is known to mimic estrogen in the body which can be bad for little bodies. There is also a link between this and cancer.

Which is why I was so surprised when a dr thought it was fine for him.

[Michael]

ever tried Rice Milk?

[Oneluckymom]

ever tried Rice Milk?

Actually Michael this is a daycare boy, but I never thought of asking them if they have. That I would think may be a better option for him.

[Ariana]

My DD drinks fortified organic rice milk. Just make sure to tell them that it needs to be fortified to get the same nutrition as regular cows milk. It's worth a shot to see if his pooping decreases

[MrsB]

What about coconut milk. The doctor said the rice and coconut milks are much better for kids than soy. I love the coconut milk much better than soy. Yuck!

[Kelly]

Almond milk is another good option. My son drinks it because it is lower in carbs than regular milk (he is diabetic.)

[Ariana]

What about coconut milk. The doctor said the rice and coconut milks are much better for kids than soy. I love the coconut milk much better than soy. Yuck!

Are the coconut milks fortified? I LOVE coconut milk but here in Canada we can't get it fortified ....or at least I've never seen it.

And almond milk is awesome too!