Baby Sick

[Ag1996]

Changed baby from cow and gate to Kendamil 2 weeks ago due to reflux, still being sick but is very cheesy smell and lumpy. Should i change back to cow and gate or stick it out?

Have you worked out what's causing the reflux yet @Ag1996? Is there a chance it could be Cow's Milk Protein Allergy?

Hello, yes he has been tested for CMPA and hasnt got it just signs of reflus sick all time even 2 hoirs after bottle hiccups etc

What test did she have for CMPA OP, if it's non-Ige, like I have, I didn't think there was a test?

Erm it was a lady who strapped an electric pole lole thing to his leg and tested for any allergies... sounds weird but sje was highly recommended amd when she put milk tablet in the machine ot came back with no issues

What are nappies like and any skin issues?

Sorry OP but that's quackery.

Have a read of the link I posted earlier from Allergy UK, which is a respected charity who provide support and evidence based information

Ah amazing ill give it a go thanks

Nappies are fine poo normall sometimes dark green & no rashes that ive seen

Hi OP! I did the exact same swap with my LB. Have you weaned the Kendamil onto your baby or just done a straight swap? I learnt that I was meant to have given 1 new bottle of Kendamil a day and gradually add more bottles until he was fully on the new formula - unfortunately I only knew this until he was already on it and he had the exact same reaction to your DC. Their sick will be more smelly due to the milk being organic so that is completely normal!

Oh thats annoying because in explained it to the HV and she told me it means the milk doesn't agree with him & to change him back to C&G!!!!!

I done it in one go as few people told me different things about introduce or one go and i wasnt sure just wanted him better so went with one go :(

No not at all! Do allow some time as it took my baby around a week or two to show a difference. Please don't change him back just yet as it may make him feel worse. My LB suffered badly with colic and I believe silent refund too... and he's a different baby now almost 4 months later! So do allow some time for baby to get used it as I know exactly what you're going through

So hard isnt it :(

So i changed his last 3 bottles to C&G after the HV said that... now not sure what to do

He has been on kendamil now for over two werks and sick is still lumpy smelly?

Kendamil will change their sick slightly as the ingredients are different due to it being organic - I have to admit that my sons sick stinks since being on it, unfortunately it's not something that could be changed really!

However you proceed is completely up to you and baby. Also i'll say to take into account the bottles you're using.. are they MAM, Tommee Tippee etc? As we had to change from TT to MAM as this had a positive change too.

I hope you get sorted OP, I know how hard it is.

Thank you i just wish someone would tell me what to do as im getting told one thong from HV and another from GP and then people that have been through it before which im greatfull for!

Yeah hes always been on MAM. I did try tommie T but he wouldn't take them

Did you ever try gaviscon in tour babys feeds?

Did you ever try gaviscon in tour babys feeds

Have they suggested trying Gaviscon?

Yes but i herd it can cause constipation?

Gaviscon helped my daughter but caused constipation. We were on and off it for 3 months before accepting a prescription for lactulose a mild stool softener. High dose omperazole and as much gaviscon as I could get into her as well as me going dairy and soya free were the things that started us on the path out of reflux hell. My daughter has particularly stubborn reflux which is why she needed the highest dose of omperazole and is in the tiny minority that don't outgrow reflux.
She is 4 next week and is still on gaviscon and omperazole as well as domperidone but no longer needs the lactulose. We only needed that for 2-3 months.

I think it's the first thing that they prescribe. If baby is struggling with it you can go back and ask for omperazole.