Lactose issue?

[DetentionGrrrl]

My 19wk old has a rash- red and blotchy, slightly rough feeling. (He's very well, no scratching or temp)Haven't changed washing powder, and haven't been using soap/wipes etc. Only different thing we've done is introduce a bottle of formula every day, as we're slowly moving from breast to bottle. Could it be a lactose intolerance? (I get very minor eczema, made worse by dairy)

It's where stomach acid travels up to the throat and then goes back down again, so you don't get the obvious throwing up, but the poor baby gets burnt by the acid going in both directions. Because you don't get the obvious sickness it's much harder to detect and diagnose, but many say more painful (though not as messy ) than standard reflux.

He just sounded really unconcerned more than anything- i had to prompt him about the soya alternative, and he simply said yes i could give it. I'm planning on b/feeding until 6mths, but am starting to replace a feed with a bottle, with a view to upping it gradually until he's totally b/fed.

Trust a man to just suggest i keep b/feeding...i'd like to see him feeding every hour on demand!

Anyway, baby had solids mixed with soya formula and a couple oz's soya formula today and seemed ok with it. Was alarmed that 1st ingredient is glucose syrup though

I believe goats milk formula isn't recommended any more under 1 but as soya is a common allergen (and has been linked to nut allergy) giving that is a risk too. When any of my family suspect milk is a problem I suggest a milk free formula and mixing it with breast milk until they take it. If you start with about 1/4 formula, 3/4 breast milk and move on to half and half then 3/4 formula it is easier to get it into them. But for anyone who can keep breastfeeding that's obviously better.

cantsleepwontsleep - I was only trying to help. I was not being 'arsey', 'stupid' etc etc. I was not telling my 'story'....and whatever other references you have kindly referred to me in your post.

We are all Mums and all have children and have all experienced different problems. Every child reacts differently. I answered this thread because DG was asking for help with a baby that was showing possible symptons to a milk/dairy allergy - having been through this experience myself with my daughter I replied saying that she ought to get some professional advice. I agree my baby wasn't exactly the same age as DG's but at the time I hoped my advice would help in some way.

Sometimes breast milok isn't an option either- I had to take my son off it (his weight dropped to 4lbs 9 at 4 weeks) and out him on the soya; although ds3 was bf until 155 months.

The honest answer is, get medical advice

155 months is quite impressive Peachyclair!
I found my dd thrived on breastmilk and carried on feeding her much longer than I had planned because of her lactose intolerance. It seemed to help her excema too. But obviously everyone is different

Ooh I know

My typing again LOL!

Still 15 months not that bad either

Sam is actually casein intolerant i think.

15 months also impressive

just came across a reference to Infacol Probiotic Drops as suitable from birth. As probiotic bacteria help to digest milk they are worth considering.

I have a five month old baby who was happily breast fed until Christmas with one bottle of formula last thing at night. At Christmas I got a vomiting bug which I passed onto her and ever since then she has been a really diffucult feeder. She pulls off the breast after a couple of minutes and it takes ages to feed her - she never empties both breasts and cries /arches back if you bring her back to nipple. I have now introduced two formula feeds as I was worried how much she was getting as she had also started waking during the night again. With the formula she will only drink 100 mls and then starts crying arching back, pushing bottle away with hands etc. She has also developed a dry rough rash on back and legs. Any idea's ? Could this be a lactose thing ? All thoughts gratefully recieved as I feel I have run out of options to try