Question
Can infants with milk protein allergies consume breast milk?
Answer
For infants with milk protein allergies, breast milk can be an option. Breast milk is the ideal food for infants, rich in easily digestible nutrients. Additionally, goat milk is considered one of the dairy products closest to breast milk due to its similar protein structure, containing a large amount of whey protein and no heterologous proteins that may cause allergies. Therefore, regardless of the infant’s constitution, goat milk can be considered as a substitute. However, for specific infant conditions, it is recommended to use formula milk powder designed to prevent infant diarrhea, also known as hypoallergenic formula, and to avoid adding other ingredients to the diet as much as possible. Moreover, the administration of bifidobacterium probiotic powder should be stopped.