Distinguishing diagnosis and optimising nutritional management

Cow’s milk is one of the earliest and most common dietary proteins introduced during infancy, through transition from breast milk, infant formula or complementary feeding. Adverse reactions to cow’s milk affect an estimated 2–3% of infants, with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), also known as cow’s milk allergy, being the most common food allergy in early life.1 Effective care for infants with suspected CMPA involves securing an accurate diagnosis and implementing tailored management strategies to support the infant’s nutrition and growth.