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Milk formula not available
Wherehaveyouhiddenthebiscuits · 12/09/2022 05:45
Nutrimagen supplies indefinitely available- we have 1 tin left.
Is this going the same way as the US?
Have been prescribed Neocate ' reluctant to change ( although I have no other choice).
Argggh!
Am I being unreasonable?
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Batbatbatty · 12/09/2022 05:52
"indefinitely available"......so it is available? 🤔or are you talking about the other brand?
carefullycourageous · 12/09/2022 06:04
It is very worrying when prescribed formula is unavailable, I get it. I hope the Neocate is ok. Presumably if prescribed it is not possible to stock up.
tealandteal · 12/09/2022 06:20
I have noticed there is no premade bottles of the brand we use (Aptamil) in quite a few shops. I hadn’t worried too much as combi feed but it must be very stressful if you rely on it. Has there been any explanation as to why your brand is unavailable?
Ziggysharko · 12/09/2022 06:23
Batbatbatty · 12/09/2022 05:52
"indefinitely available"......so it is available? 🤔or are you talking about the other brand?
I think it’s obvious she meant indefinitely unavailable.
Georgeandzippyzoo · 12/09/2022 06:28
My niece is having the same issue for the milk her son is prescribed. Trying to find a suitable milk is hard enough but then being expected to change knowing the effect it could have on her son is causing a lot of anxiety.
I hope the situation sorts itself out . Worrying times for parents X x
georgarina · 12/09/2022 06:29
Batbatbatty · 12/09/2022 05:52
"indefinitely available"......so it is available? 🤔or are you talking about the other brand?
Petty Disingenuous Confusion Award goes to you 👏
justlikethatt · 12/09/2022 06:32
I just ordered some nutramigen from chemist.co.uk
It's back in stock there. Good luck!
georgarina · 12/09/2022 06:35
I'm sorry, that is so worrying :( DD has allergies and I know the desperation to make sure they have what they need, especially when it's all they're relying on. We were on Elecare but there was a massive contamination recall so we got switched to Neocate - so terrifying.
Neocate is at least the least allergenic option - you're going up a level rather than down, if that makes sense. Can you mix the bottles half-and-half until LO is fully on the Neocate? Haven't had any issues with it and she's now only on the toddler milk 2x day.
Wob · 12/09/2022 06:49
I'm sorry OP - the thought of being unable to feed your baby is really scary but I'm sure it won't reach that point. Lots of women (myself included) sell or donate allergy-free breastmilk. My DD has allergies and I have an over supply. You could look into that as an option? Although I appreciate it's not what you want, it may be better than the alternative?
Wherehaveyouhiddenthebiscuits · 12/09/2022 07:21
Thanks for the replies everyone. Dd is 5 months- im hoping weaning doesn't bring up any other allergies. We have our first appointment with the dietician at 7 months.
Yes, I guess you're right about the neocate- it's just the switching drama including the diarrhoea.
@justlikethatt can we use the prescription with them or do we need to pay?
Batbatbatty · 12/09/2022 07:24
georgarina · 12/09/2022 06:29
Petty Disingenuous Confusion Award goes to you 👏
Batbatbatty · 12/09/2022 05:52
"indefinitely available"......so it is available? 🤔or are you talking about the other brand?
Wahey, thank you very much 😁🏆
It's in AIBU where everything is (apparently) fair game. People should write what they mean. Or post in the right forum.
crumpet · 12/09/2022 07:28
If you have a tin left of your existing powder, gradually introduce the new one by mixing the two, over time increasing the %of the new.
KiraKiraHikaru · 12/09/2022 07:30
We used a little splash of vanilla essence to get ours to take it just to sweeten it a little. Only needed to do it for a few feeds.
justlikethatt · 12/09/2022 07:36
Wherehaveyouhiddenthebiscuits · 12/09/2022 07:21
Thanks for the replies everyone. Dd is 5 months- im hoping weaning doesn't bring up any other allergies. We have our first appointment with the dietician at 7 months.
Yes, I guess you're right about the neocate- it's just the switching drama including the diarrhoea.
@justlikethatt can we use the prescription with them or do we need to pay?
You have to pay. It's an online shop.
Wherehaveyouhiddenthebiscuits · 12/09/2022 12:40
Thanks
We do have one tin left- will try mixing and increasing %
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