Step Up DIY Course
The complete DIY package to support parents who want to master the milk ladder quickly and with ease
Step Up DIY combines our signature framework and best selling course
BUT is now available on demand.
You can work through at your own pace and get information and guidance from a trusted expert to confidently and safely progress the milk ladder.
Step Up DIY is for you…
If your little one has a confirmed CMA and you’ve been given the go-ahead to start the milk ladder.
You’ve been left to figure things out alone, armed only with a printout of the ladder and no real support.
You’re feeling lost about where to start or unsure who to trust for reliable information.
You need clear, bitesize information that fits into your busy family life.
The thought of starting the ladder feels scary, overwhelming, or anxiety-inducing.
You’ve tried working through the ladder before but keep getting stuck.
You’re juggling multiple ladders including egg, wheat and soya.
Imagine the moment you reach the top!
Finally being able to eat the same foods at tea time, without juggling three separate meals.
Watching your little one enjoy nursery meals like everyone else, not just a jacket potato on repeat.
Seeing your little one enjoy birthday parties without the stress of preparing a ‘safe’ cake or following them around like a shadow.
No longer seeing them feel left out when other children get handed treats at school or nursery.
Being able to eat out and actually be spontaneous rather than hesitating if there will be something suitable or scrolling the allergy matrix online.
Because this is possible with the right support and guidance.
Your child can move towards food freedom.
Here’s the truth…
Every time you put the ladder off, not because you're unmotivated, but because you're unsure, the gap widens between where you are now and where you want to be.
That might look like:
Still avoiding everyday foods like pancakes, yoghurt, or pizza with friends.
Feeling unsure about nursery or school meals and dreading when that nursery text comes in and if it’s been a reaction.
Constantly questioning every reaction (Is it a bug? Is it a step too far?)
Staying stuck at the same level for months, or never getting started at all.
Ongoing nutritional gaps due to unnecessary food avoidance.
Increased anxiety or food refusal because of inconsistent exposure.
Feeling isolated without the reassurance or clarity you need.
Delays in tolerance, which can affect long-term allergy outcomes.
The milk ladder doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
But it does need a clear plan, the right support, and consistent follow-through.
Because without these?
It’s easy to stall, to doubt yourself, or to stop altogether.
That’s exactly why I created the Step Up DIY
A self paced course to help you move through every stage with expert support and guidance.
This is support like no other…
Here’s exactly what you get in Step Up DIY Course
The Step Up DIY Roadmap
A dedicated space you can return to over the next 6 months, whenever you need reassurance, up-to-date information, and guidance to stay on track. Inside, you’ll find:
Bite-sized videos with practical advice designed for busy parents who need clear answers fast
How to navigate other food ladders (egg, soya, etc.) that often run alongside the milk ladder and what foods to introduce at each step
Support on what to do if you suspect a reaction and when to trial again
Packed full of guidance, tips, and flexible options for selective or fussy eaters.
Includes:
Recipes for each step
Shop bought options
Foods not listed on the ladder and where they sit
Adaptations for selective eaters
FAQ section
Exclusive climbing the milk ladder handbook
Milk Ladder Tracker
A downloadable Milk Ladder Tracker to log each step, celebrate progress, and spot patterns
‘I often referred back to the handbook as I entered each new step to ensure I had all the amounts/ protein quantities etc and then store bought options or recipes I needed for that step. Also used the pre recorded videos as a refresher for various things.’
Lucy, mum to 2 little ones with CMA
You don’t have to do it alone with this additional BONUS
BONUS - ACCESS TO THE MILK ALLERGY HUB PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP
Access the private Facebook group for The Milk Allergy Hub (Lydia’s monthly membership) for the next month (worth £47) to get daily support from Lydia.
Includes weekly live drop in sessions (clarity calls)
Pop your question in the Facebook group and get a response withing 24 hours
Learn from other families and their approaches and celebrating the wins
Celebrate the small wins and realise you aren’t alone with a community that just get it.
‘Hearing from other parents helps you not feel alone’
Molly mum to little girl
Hear from Step Up families…
Join today
This is your chance to get expert support.
By the end of Step Up DIY you will:
Know exactly what your child can safely tolerate with a clear plan moving forward
Feel confident handling suspected reactions or symptoms without second-guessing every step
Finally move past the hurdles that once left you confused or stuck
Feel less isolated by connecting with other families climbing the ladder too
Experience more food freedom and less anxiety around meals and snacks
Wait there’s another Bonus
Milk Alternatives & supplements module
Outside of the milk ladder, one of the most common questions we get is which milk alternative is ‘best’ and what supplements are worth considering. In this bonus session, Lydia guides you step by step through how to support your little one’s nutrition while they’re still predominately avoiding milk.
How Rachel’s little one completed the ladder & reached food freedom…
‘Access to Lydia to support our milk ladder journey has been invaluable from the online resources to the Facebook group and calls. Quick responses so you're not stuck waiting has been super helpful. Sharing ideas with other parents and knowing you're not alone on difficult days has also been reassuring when you're feeling rubbish and stressed.’
Rachel mum to little girl
Sneak peak inside Step Up DIY Course…
Instant access to:
Bitesize videos
Climbing the milk ladder handbook
Egg, wheat and soya ladders
Milk Ladder tracker
+ 2 INCREDIBLE BONUS’
Join Step Up DIY
Instant access to self paced videos, climbing the milk ladder handbook and tracker
BONUS 1 - 1 months access to The Milk Allergy Hub Private Facebook group
BONUS 2 - Free milk alternatives and supplements module
PLUS…
One off payment - £250
A one off payment and immediate access to the Step Up DIY Portal
2 month payment - £125
Split the costs over 2 months and still get immediate access Step Up DIY Portal
Still sitting on the fence?
I hear you.
But this isn’t just an investment in the milk ladder, it’s an investment in your child’s health, confidence, and food freedom.
You might be thinking:
“We’ll just wait for our next NHS appointment...”
“Is private support really necessary?”
The reality? The NHS does amazing work, but it’s stretched. Appointments can be delayed, rushed, or cancelled.
And when they do happen, they might not be with someone who truly specialises in allergy.
That delay can slow your progress, leave you stuck, or even increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies.
As a former NHS paediatric allergy dietitian, I’ve seen the frustration so many families face, waiting months, only to leave more overwhelmed than when they arrived.
That’s exactly why I created the Step-Up DIY.
Expert-led support when it actually matters NOW. No waiting lists, no guesswork. Just clarity, confidence, and steady progress.
I’ve got your back, and I’d love to support you through the ladder.
Meet other families that have progressed on the ladder with the right support and expertise…
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Leah
Mum to 19 month old boy with mixed IgE and non IgE mediated milk allergy & IgE egg allergy
‘A great experience, extremely supportive. Great communication’.
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Molly
Mum to 1 year old little girl with non Ige mediated milk and soya allergy and suspected IgE mediated egg allergy.
‘Getting personalized support made all the difference. We completed the Milk Ladder in 5 months! Such a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders and it's so rewarding seeing our daughter enjoy a whole new range of foods!’
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Shayma
Mum to 1 year old girl with non IgE mediated milk allergy and IgE mediated egg and cashew allergy.
‘Thanks to Lydia, who has been so supportive, we have mastered the milk and egg ladder in a couple months! I still can’t believe how far we have come. Life is so much easier and happier without these allergies.’
‘The Milk Ladder is my Jam’
Hey! I’m Lydia Collins-Hussey, a.k.a The Milk Allergy Dietitian.
I’ve over 12 years of experience helping families navigate food allergies and reintroductions safely, I’ve created this summer step up to offer the kind of practical, ongoing support that’s often missing in traditional care.
I want to make your life easier, not having to overthink going out and letting your little one experience life without restriction.
FAQs
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The videos contain bitesize information ranging from 10-20 minutes. There are 9 videos in total going through each of the steps as well as discussing other ladders and how to handle set backs such a suspected reaction.
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Step Up DIY is a one off payment of £250 or ease the costs over a 2 month payment plan at £125.
There are additional bonus’ which include:
BONUS 1: 1 months access to The Milk Allergy Hub private Facebook group for ongoing support (worth £47).
BONUS 2: Additional milk ladder alternatives and supplements masterclass (worth £100).
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Step Up DIY is delivered through the Step Up DIY Portal which is through The Milk Allergy Dietitian website.
You will be asked at checkout to create login details. You’ll then be able to access all the resources including videos, handbook and milk ladder tracker.
The bonus’ also offer live support including 1 months access to The Milk Allergy Hub private Facebook group and weekly clarity calls (over zoom).
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Yes! Sadly, it's rare for me to see a little one that doesn’t have multiple allergies.
Within the Step Up DIY portal you’ll have access to the other food ladders (egg, wheat and soya) as well as access the video on juggling multiple ladders.
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No problem! Simply email me at hello@themilkallergydietitian.com, I’m happy to help and answer any questions you may have.