We've decided to introduce dairy into Auggie's diet even though we suspect that he might have some type of allergy or intolerance. We started by giving him yogurt - first a couple of teaspoons and then after a few days we were up to 1-2 ounces. He did not have any problems with it except getting used to the taste - it's more tart than his coconut milk yogurt. We now mix the two 50/50 and some days he will eat it. After about 1 week of eating yogurt we started giving him grated cheese - organic monterey jack - and so far he is tolerating it well. I mixed the cheese with some rice, broccoli and coconut oil. I have to say that we're really surprised to discover that he tolerates dairy so well.. Next we'll try butter and then heavy cream and whole milk. The reason for introducing dairy in steps is that yogurt and cheese contain less lactose than milk, so they're usually better tolerated than milk. I will be so excited if he tolerates milk and cream as I know that he'll love eating whipped cream and it would be a great source of calories. He is very skinny right now and we're running out of ideas on how to fatten him up....
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