Ds 2 is nearly 4 weeks old and dirties every single nappy. And I mean every single one, never by a large amount but he's almost constantly needing changing. Today (daytime) we've changed about 12 nappies, none just wet but all wet and dirty. I know he will need changing in the night several times too.
It's no surprise really that he has the most horrendous nappy rash which is persistent and isn't improving despite trying all the creams available (even metanium isn't helping) nappy off time and checking vigilantly. I should have shares in water and cotton wool.
The hv was a little bit non committal when I spoke to her on Friday saying it's probably normal for him but I honestly can't recall my older dc being like this.
I changed to a lower lactose content formula 2 days ago which has made his poo less watery and significantly reduced the amount of wind he has and reduced the vomitting but still the number of dirty nappies continues. Interestingly ds's also been more settled on the new formula.
Am I being neurotic or is this really normal? I'm really starting to lose perspective - he's gaining weight but this diaherray type poo has me wondering if there is something else going on (some kind of intolerance maybe?) which needs checking out by the GP? I'm really starting to despair.
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colleysmill · 23/03/2014 23:10
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