Baby Allergic To Soy Formula Symptoms. Itchy red bumps or skin rashes hives. Hives red blotchy spots. A milk protein intolerance is different than lactose intolerance which is extremely rare in infants. Babies in general are more prone to food allergies than adults.
Dont try to diagnose the issue or change formulas. This study showed that 70 of infants with cows milk allergy tolerate soy formula without any symptoms and that 10 of infants with cows milk allergy have adverse reactions to soy formula. The rashes might be itchy secrete fluids or resemble crusty scales. Crying incessantly as with colic may suggest your baby is feeling gassy or has abdominal pain. There are some infants who are formula fed that simply cannot tolerate the milk proteins andor lactose found in commercial infant formulas. 5 Symptoms of a Mild Formula Allergy.
These infants may exhibit symptoms such as colic projectile vomiting after each bottle andor an overall unwell and physical and emotional appearance.
Another common symptom of formula milk allergy is the presence of raised welts or hives on the skin. Dry itchy flaky patches of skin rash from formula. Its not surprising that some of the most common allergic reactions to formula are gastrointestinal symptoms including. If your baby has rash-like symptoms such as red bumps on his skin it might be due to an allergic reaction. A small subset of breastfed infants can show symptoms due to food proteins the mother eats passing through her body to her breast milk. The problem is that many babies who are allergic to cows milk are also allergic to the protein in soy formulas so it may not be helpful in these cases.