Doors close Monday 1st December 11pm
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Step Up DIY
Your self paced step-by-step plan for milk ladder success
What does completing the milk ladder mean to you and your family?
Is it finally being able to eat the same foods at tea time, without juggling three separate meals?
Is it 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.
Is it 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
Exclusive climbing the milk ladder handbook
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
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
The Step Up DIY Roadmap
A downloadable Milk Ladder Tracker to log each step, celebrate progress, and spot patterns
Tracker
You don’t have to do it alone with these Black Friday BONUS’
BONUS 1 - LIVE DROP IN SESSION
On Thursday 15th January at 8pm jump on a live call to get your questions and queries answered by Lydia.
This is an opportunity to get going with the course over the next few weeks and that get clarification form Lydia in the new year.
BONUS 2 - 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 2 months to get daily support from Lydia and reassurance from a community that just get it.
If you have a child with non IgE mediated CMA and they are ready to start the ladder
If your little one has an IgE mediated CMA and has been given the go ahead by their allergy team
You feel on your own and are ready to have someone show you the way
If you are scared and anxious and need guided support
You’ve tried navigating the ladder but are stuck at step 1-3 and need further options
Whose Step Up DIY for?
XX story to food freedom…
Join today
Doors close Cyber Monday (1st December at 11pm)
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
Black Friday Bonus #3
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 module, Lydia guides you step by step through how to support your little one’s nutrition while they’re still predominately avoiding milk.
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.’
Sneak peak inside Step Up DIY
Doors close cyber monday * 1st December 11pm
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Doors close cyber monday * 1st December 11pm *
Join Step Up DIY
6 months access to self paced videos, climbing the milk ladder handbook and tracker
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One off payment - £195
A one off payment and immediate access to the Step Up DIY Portal
2 month payment - £97.50
Split the costs over 2 months and still get immediate access Step Up DIY Portal
What community support looks like…
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Community support
Community support
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 this winter. Places are limited be sure to grab your spot today.
‘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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Milk Ladder Step Up is 6 weeks of intensive weekly support with Lydia with 10 weeks access to the Step up Portal (including videos, tracker and Lydia’s exclusive milk ladder handbook) and Facebook group.
We start the first weekly check in on Tuesday the 14th @ 8pm.
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Milk Ladder Step Up is a one off payment of £495 or ease the costs over a 2 month payment plan at £247.50.
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Milk ladder step up starts with the first weekly check in on Tuesday 14th Oct at 8pm.
You’ll also have access in the private Facebook Group for nay questions that crop up in-between. .
The Step Up portal also includes the Milk Ladder Roadmap with mini videos and milk ladder tracker to keep you on track!
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Yes! Sadly, it's rare for me to see a little one that doesn’t have multiple allergies.
In one of the check in’s we will discuss multiple allergies. There is also a video on the egg, soya and wheat ladders and how to manage this alongside milk.
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If your little one reacts Lydia will discuss options with you such as timelines to retrial, amount and frequency.
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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.