HELP, unsure????

[bubbles28]

Hi everyone,
Im currently breast feeding my 7mth old son. He is still getting up 3 times a night to feed. I'm not sure he is getting enough milk so I have decided to start him on formula as well as breast.
He went through a stage where he was loosing weight, but has now started putting it on again.
I think I will give him a bottle before bed, that way hopefully he will sleep better to.
Can anyone reccommend a formula for babies who are highly sensitve and prone to allergies? He has ezcema and is allergic to certain foods (Weat).
Do you think I should put him on a soy based formula?
I'm unsure of what is a good one, so some advice would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks heaps :D

[belinda]

hi my little boy has just been put on to infasoy formula as he has allergys too and he has exema and he has been on it for a week and he exema has cleared up so much its not so red anymore and it is looking fantastic but i would as the doctor or health nurse....

hope that was of some help

Belinda

[lucyp]

Hi there. My little one has a sensitive system + reflux to top it off. The paeditrician suggested Karicare SensiKare and he has been very happy on it. It is specifically for sensitive sytems bubs. Probably best though to check with your peadiatrician .

:)

[mimi]

Hi everyone,
Can anyone reccommend a formula for babies who are highly sensitve and prone to allergies? He has ezcema and is allergic to certain foods (Weat).
Do you think I should put him on a soy based formula?
There is no milk that is 'good' for sensitive babies except breastmilk - and soy has been found to be no more helpful in delaying allergies in the 'allergic' child than cow's milk based formulae ... so I am not sure what should be recommended.

Do you really think that is is a shortage of milk that is the problem? because if this is the case, then giving a bottle of formula will only further decrease your milk production ... you know, if you reduce the demand then the supply will dwindle also. Around 6 - 9 months is the classic age for babies to start waking in the night again - whether it be growth spurts??? separtion anxiety? learning new 'tasks' or WHATEVER it seems the majority of them do it ... and maybe this is just a phase??
I agree that you should talk to someone - your Child Health Nurse would probably be best. Good luck with it all.
:)

[flower]

Bubbles,
Do what you need to, after all ITS YOUR FREE CHOICE!!
My 8 month old had 1 bottle of form at night...for various reasons...lets not justify what they are...He hasn't shrivelled up from 'synthetics' and granted I would have prefered all natural but like I said :You do what you have to.
Cheers,
O's mom

[channy]

I also use karicare HA and find it fine.

[margot23]

Hello all!!!

My baby is in his 9th week and I started introducing NAN HA -1 as recommended by the pediatrician since my family has a history of asthma and allergies. I read that allergens from cow's milk has been removed and that studies show it lowers the risk of allergies, asthma and even colic. Its protein content has been broken down making it is easier for the baby to digest so the baby will not experience constipation like other formula milk. My son is still in his 3rd day so I cannot testify that this is all true. But so far, I have not seen any adverse effects. I hope though that it really helps in my son's eczema. :)

[mimi]

My baby is in his 9th week and I started introducing NAN HA -1 as recommended by the pediatrician since my family has a history of asthma and allergies. I read that allergens from cow's milk has been removed and that studies show it lowers the risk of allergies, asthma and even colic. Its protein content has been broken down making it is easier for the baby to digest so the baby will not experience constipation like other formula milk.
If the eczema is caused by cow's milk protein then this milk may well help - but it may be worth reading this http://www.babymilkaction.org/press/press2aug02.html where they say this regarding the introduction of Nan HA to Britian -
"The health organisations argue that the terms HA and Hypoallergenic will not be understood by the public and that British mothers will be misled into thinking that the milks will not cause allergies and may even prevent them."

These hypoallergenic formulae may well have some benefit as the protein is broken down into smaller molecules and that, theoretically, should be less likely to cause allergies - but as they say at http://www.cyh.com.au/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=302&id=1819
"If a baby has already developed an allergy to cows' milk, partially hydrolysed formulas should not be used. There are special formulas where the protein is more completely broken down to treat cows' milk allergy. These are very expensive unless obtained with a doctor's prescription."

Bubble, if your little fella IS allergic to cow's milk as well as wheat, then you will have to make sure that it is not given to him in his 'solids' diet as well ... and it is in EVERYTHING [it seems!!!] - rusks, margerine, commercial baby food etc etc!

Good luck with your final decision. Have you been given any gems of wisdom from your CHN or GP??