Allergic to formula?
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Topic: Allergic to formula?
Posted By: aimeejoy
Subject: Allergic to formula?
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 11:53am
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I know there are a few of you whose kids have a dairy allergy, so just wondering how you found this out? Hannah has had a few botles of formula made up from sachets with no probs. Last night had formula made up from a new tin, same brand. Today she has big red spots on her arms and legs. She is totally normal other than that. We wondering whether she allergic to cows milk?? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 12:39pm
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A one off doesnt always mean a reaction. But by all means write it down. How long after the bottle the spots came out and everything. Also things to look out for is blood in the poos and her being a bit grizzly like she has a sore tummy. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 12:39pm
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Forgot to say that a dairy allergy is cumlitive so she might be alright for the first few times but the reaction will get worse and worse. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 2:24pm
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Also, it takes at least 1 exposure before you get a reaction. Maya had 2-3 bottles of formula at around 3 weeks old as I had mastitis, then nothing but breastmilk till she started solids at 16 weeks. We tried her on formula again at 5 mths and within minutes her face had blown up and was covered in hives.
If the spots are still there, I would take her to a doc and get them checked out. If not, then do what Maria suggested and write everything down. I did that for Maya, and when we finally went to see an allergy specialist at 9mths old it was good to have a complete picture of what was going on to show him. It also depends on what the spots look like, as it is common for babies to get 'milk spots' around 5-8 weeks where they get really really spotty. It's just a hormonal thing, and they either look like splotches, or like pimples. Hives (which are an allergy thing) tend to be big pronounced lumps that look like insect bites. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 4:24pm
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The reaction Joey has is blood in his poos and lots of spewing. He has never (yet) had any hives or exczma (sp?)although this is supposed to be a reaction in heps of kids too. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 4:48pm
Took Hannah to the docs this arvo and it is most likely hives, caused by a dairy allergy  She has had a few bottles of formula over the last few weeks, but just a reaction this time. Docs advice was no dairy til she is at least one. Her dad and all his siblings were/are allergic to dairy too. Thanks for your replies  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 29 November 2005 at 6:17pm
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At least you have an answer now! And know that there are people on here who have gone through the same thing! Good Luck Aimee ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 30 November 2005 at 3:51pm
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Sorry to hear it looks like a dairy allergy Aimee. I have had lots of experience with that unfortunately! I would recommend you ask to be referred to a paediatric allergy specialist to get some more advice and info, coz there is so much conflicting info out there. They'll also be able to help you with whether you need to give up milk etc. while b/feeding, and check for allergies to any other things too.
Good luck! And if you ever need any practical advice feel free to PM me - when Hannah gets a bit older I have heaps of dairy, egg and peanut free recipes and food ideas that I have collected! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 30 November 2005 at 4:42pm
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I feel a bit pressured now on the b/feeding front. I was really enjoying Daniel giving Hannah at bottle at night so I could sleep! I was expressing but I could only get a decent amount if I did it will I was feeding on the other side and I pretty much ending up expressing at every day feed to get enough for one bottle! Which is why we tried a formula bottle and it seemed to be helping her sleep longer in the night. Last night she woke twice instead of once when on bottle so am feeling very tired today Could be a lot worse I suppose. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 7:41am
Aimee do what is best for you. Don't feel pressured about the b/f issue at all. Believe me I know how hard it is to stick to the dairy free diet to b/f!!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lou
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 8:19am
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There are dairy free formulas that you can use, if you want to keep gving a bottle at night. ------------- Mother to two beautiful children - Sophie age 6 and Ephraim age 4 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 8:23am
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Yep, you could try goats milk formula (although some kids with dairy allergy are also allergic to goats - Maya was) or soy formula.
The Karicare dietitians are great, they will give you some advice and send you out free samples of their goats milk and soya formulas to try. The # is on the back of the Karicare formula tin, or on their website www.karicare.co.nz. And if worst comes to worst you can also talk to your doctor about special prescription formulas that are specially hydrolysed for kids with allergies. Maya was on Pepti Jnr fr 2 years. They're quite expensive, but if you have a diagnosed allergy you can get a funding # and that makes it only around the same price as normal formula. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 9:30am
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you can even get goats milk on the special # too! Jayde is on pepti still hopefully try and wean after her first birthday fingers crossed. Correct me if im wrong Emma but im pretty sure its only a peadiatrician that can get the special authority number for you. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 9:32am
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when it comes down to it Aimee, whatever you are happy with. Don't let people pressure you into breasfeeding if it really isn't working for you. Formula isn't poison!!!
Ana, hows your dairy-free diet going??? I don't think I could do that! |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 11:41am
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I've set myself a date to re-evaluate b/fing - when Hannah is 12 weeks, so another 6 weeks. The last two nights she has woken twice without having a bottle,so am going to investigate the non-dairy formulas cos I'd really like to continue with one night bottle as it was working really well for us and I was feeling a lot better for the extra sleep! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 December 2005 at 3:53pm
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Maria, I think you're right, a paediatrician has to issue the special authority #. Maya got hers done thru Starship while she was an inpatient there.
------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 02 December 2005 at 8:11am
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Lizzie - It's going really well I suppose. Most of the time I don't even think about it anymore but I still really miss cheeeeese!!! I did lots of baking for christmas without dairy so that I can pig out too! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 December 2005 at 8:36am
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Mmmmm, dairy free baking! I make a mean dairy-free chocolate cake! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 02 December 2005 at 10:12am
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I've got a recipe for a really good dairy free apple cinnamon cake - it's really light and moist and yummy. You pour 50g melted butter over it after it's cooked, but you could leave that step out or substitute orange juice. I'll post it if anyone is interested. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 December 2005 at 2:03pm
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Sounds good Becca. Even tho we are not on a dairy-free diet anymore, we kind of are because miss fussy-guts won't drink cows milk, or eat cheese, yoghurt etc. etc.
Also, instead of melted butter you could use melted Olivani which is dairy free ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 02 December 2005 at 4:02pm
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Becca - I would really like the recipe, you can PM it to me if you like! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 02 December 2005 at 4:13pm
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I've started a thread for dairy-free recipies if anyone else wants to share some. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |