A LOVE of goats and the desire to give people who are intolerant to cow dairy products a 'treat' has led to the formation of an innovative new confectionery business, 'Kid Me Not'. When owner Loraine Makowski-Heaton's, baby daughter developed eczema, Loraine used goat's milk to help alleviate the condition. By changing to a goat's milk diet, she has found that the condition has improved and has followed the same diet with her new baby son - also an eczema sufferer. "Amy developed eczema after her vaccinations, and the Doctor wanted to put her on steroids, but I decided to try her on goat’s milk instead, after reading several articles upon the benefits of goat’s milk," explained Loraine.

"Within two weeks, she was totally clear. Now, both Amy (6) and Joshua (2) are fine as long as they don't have products containing cow's milk." But having to keep away from cows milk meant the children were missing out on treats such as ice cream, so Loraine started to experiment with different recipes - which have evolved into a family business. "Originally, the idea was to develop an ice cream, but the distribution costs made it too expensive. Then at Christmas time, whilst fudge making with my mother, June. I thought of "Kid Me Not".