Giving Preschooler Lactose Pill

Lactose is the milk sugar and the casein is the milk protein. It's more likely he has a problem with the casein than the sugar, in which case, the Lact-Aid would not work.

I also don't think that the lactose pills help your body any- though I could be wrong- but more help disguise the symptoms so you are not in pain. I would do a lot of research before I tried it, especially with one so young.

Why do you feel your 7 yr old is cheated? If you don't go to those places, how will she even know what she is missing? I have a 10 yr old and a 3 yr old, both with different dietary issues, and we manage to avoid eating out unless it is a place that is safe for both of them (which is a really rare restaurant- mind you!)

At home, we all observe everyone's intolerances so there are no issues. Yep, even the adults, and even after the children are in bed. If avoiding dairy makes the child better, then chances are one or both of the parents has the issue too, so we avoid the same things as our kids and it does make a difference in how we feel and how we interact since we are all on the same "team" with what we eat.

I have a food blog, if you are interested- coconut milk ice-cream is really easy to make, as are popsicles. We avoid gluten, pasteurized-dairy, sugar, and a whole host of other things and even my 10 yr old doesn't feel like she is "missing out."

I hope this helps rather than sounding judgmental, which is not at all how I meant.

Hugs,
M.

First of all, I would check with my Doc to make sure it is ok for yur little one to take the Lactose pill. My granddaughter, who will be turning 8 this Feb, has been taking this pill for the past 2 years, and it has worked miracles for her!! She has taken it on her Dr's approval. Good luck!!

not all people taht are sensitive to dairy are sensitive to the lactose, it could be the protein. Eitehr way if his body is saying "NO" id avoid it all together. There has to be a compromise sometimes. IF you have to take your 78 year old somewhere bring a substitute for your younger one. he has to learn he just cant have some stuff, they learn quickly and its a part of life.

Ny pediatrician recommended using lactose drops on my breast when breastfeeding because my little one was gassy and uncomfortable....if a pediatrician recommends using this type of medicine for an infant I would say you are perfectly fine with giving a 3 1/2 year old something.

You know, your question interests me, my daughter now takes Lactaid and it has helped her immensely, but then she didn't start taking it til she was 12. Prior to that, she had a lot of mystery stomach aches.

So after reading your question and T T's response, I looked at the box. Since it is classified as a dietary supplement not a drug, it does NOT state reccommended dosages, ages, weights, etc.

It also contains a lot of other pretty undesirable stuff besides the enzymes.

So, since your guy is so little, I would def talk to his doc about it before using it.

Plus like TT pointed out, it may be some OTHER issue with dairy, not just the lactose.

Good Luck!

:)

My daughter (now eight) has been lactose intolerant since age five or so. For years, I've given her Lactaid chewable tablets with her first bite of dairy products that are milk-based, such as ice cream. I am also lactose intolerant, and take the tablets on a regular basis. Sometimes, it is necessary to take more than one. For example, when we eat pizza with a lot of cheese, we'll each chew two tablets first. I am grateful that we can eat these foods, but I wish the cost was lower. A box of Lactaid is about $16.