Hi -- My kids can't have any milk, either. (Well, one has outgrown the problem, the other hasn't.) Think of weaning (from formula, in this case) NOT as moving towards milk instead, but moving towards a balanced, healthy diet. In this case, a milk-free diet. When my kids were toddlers, they ate: many different vegetables and fruits pasta (plain or with tomato sauce -- big mess) rice (plain or with stuff in/on it -- another big mess) calcium-enriched juices cut with water calcium-enriched rice milk (still popular) many different kinds of cereal, especially Cheerios kosher hot dogs (no risk of milk) cut up appropriately bread crusts (mostly challah and sourdough -- milk-free) some brands of crackers You get the picture. As long as you're not thinking "cheese chunks" and "yogurt", feeding is easy. Just keep an eye on the calcium intake since you're not accustomed to a milk-free feeding regimen. It's fine, by the way, to continue offering the soy formula. Generally it's fine to have babies continue to take formula as long as necessary, certainly up to 12 months (normaly changeover time) and often up to 18 months. I hope these thoughts help. My web site (listed below) offers some more food selections that may interest you as the toddlers get a bit older. i.sig --Beth Kevles [log in to unmask] http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply.