Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy in Babies: What Parents Need to Know by Dr Felicity Taylor

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy in Babies: What Parents Need to Know by Dr Felicity Taylor

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy, often shortened to CMPA, is an immune reaction to the proteins found in cow’s milk. It is also commonly called Cow’s Milk Allergy, or CMA.   Feeding your baby should feel calm and reassuring, but when symptoms of CMPA appear, it can quickly become stressful for parents.   Cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and can affect both breastfed and formula-fed infants. Knowing what CMPA is, h…