Does this mean my toddler is lactose intolerant?

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answer:You can try lactose free dairy milk and that would probably let you know pretty quickly if there would be a change without the lactose. There are usually several kinds right next to the “normal” milk at the store, but sometimes it’s hard to find whole milk that is also lactose free. It’s definitely worth just giving a shot though. (different doctors seem to have different opinions on how important “whole” milk is) You can also try other types of milk, like soy milk, goat milk, or rice milk. But the lactose free stuff will be most like what he’s used to now. All that said, constipation doesn’t sound like lactose intolerance and could be related to anything from dehydration to something else he’s eating. It’s a pretty simple check to rule that out though and then ask your pediatrician at your first visit.

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