Hello,
I will try to keep this as short as possible!..
My 7 month old is breastfed. At around 7 weeks old his feeding went down hill and at 12 weeks old we were told it was reflux. I found the only way to feed him was layin on my bed when he was sleepy. We were referred to paeds who gave ranitidine at 6 months old. Dr said it was behavioural. It is not behavioural having seen him scream when I have a let down if I sit up feeding.
He only feeds this way now. He refuses a bottle. I cut out dairy but have now cut out soya milk too and although he is still up every 2-3hrs for feeds at night he is much more comfortable. He also gets so windy with any food eg sweet potato so we are weaning one new food/week to see what he can have.
I am new to the intolerance world as I thought he would have grown out of reflux by 6 months and be fine but I am sure it's a dairy and soya intolerance.
We are waiting to see a dietician. My HV is useless! But this could be 2 months yet.
I want to try a formula in a sippy cup. I can't ever leave my son because he won't take a bottle and I do have to go to work soon! I have no idea what formula to try! I have seen there is neocate and a few more but am finding it so confusing! At £30 a go I really don't want to try lots!
If anyone could give me some advice I would be so grateful. I really don't have anyone to talk to who knows what they are talking about! I feel like I'm making it up as I go and have no strategy to make things better. I also have a 2yr old daughter so need a good nights sleep soon!!!
Thanks so much