possible allergy to formula

[jrsqueak]

Wasn't sure where to post this. I have a 15 wk old ds who has been diagnosed with baby eczema but acqueous cream is sorting that. Anyway up to now he has been exclusively breastfed, tried him on a bottle of formula tonight and his little face has gone bright red. He didn't have a lot either as he was fighting a little. Any ideas what formula I can try etc or is he going to be allergic to all. Any help much appreciated. x

anyone got any thoughts

I wouldn't give him any more formula until you've seen a doctor. He could have a cow's milk allergy. There are special formula milks you can give, but you need proper medical advice, and I would keep on breastfeeding for as long as possible.

Forgot to say, I also have a 15 week old ds, also with eczema, and a possible cow's milk allergy, and I've been advised to carry on breastfeeding exclusively until he is 6 months, and to carry on breastfeeding for at least 2 years. And to cut down on dairy in my diet.

Thanks belgo.

Tbh wouldn't even be considering formula except I am getting married in 10 weeks and need him to have a bottle and can't seem to express!!! Spoke to hv about occasional bottle and she advised cow and gate comfort but she also said to try a 'normal' one first as there may not be a reaction. Will book in for gp before I try again.

My friends DD was allergic to diary based formula and she had some soya stuff on prescription. It worked a treat, her reflux went and she thrived right away. Good luck - see your GP, you don't need to pay for it if DD is intolerant at the moment.