Special dietary needs

SingleSue

munchings-n-crunchings wrote: »

Some GP's can be a little reluctant to give formula feed on prescription.
As there is a medical need for this, then there shouldn't be an issue, as it's not a request due to a lifestyle choice.

When my daughter was diagnosed as being intolerant of cows milk, we were quoted figures of 1 in 10 children being intolerant of dairy, and of those children a further 1 in 10 would be intolerant of soya.

Stick to the formula feeds, as there will be all the vitamins that your child needs.

Just remember, if you are still feeding baby yourself, you will also need to eliminate dairy from your diet.
Ask to be referred to a dietician, as they will be able to offer you advice.

Regards
Munchie

My two younger boys were of the second group of 1 in 10's.....intolerant to milk so put onto soya, then discovered intolerant to soya so then had to get rice milk!

OP - My GP prescribed the soya formula for middle son but not for youngest son as he was breastfed for the first year and then advised to just buy soya milk...and then rice milk.

Middle son was a bit more awkward as he was younger going over to soya formula (breastfed for only 8 months) but it was decided it was better for him to have the rice milk than be throwing up (and of course, action down the other end) and then losing weight.

andyandflo

sh1305 wrote: »

But carbs aren't that expensive; neither are alternatives to dairy produce.

Well some of the diet is. And if it is going free from the doctors, I'll be there with my shopping bag!

mummyslittleboy

sorryitsme wrote: »

Today I visited a consultant about my baby as she has digestion problems which is very distressing to see. He has recommended that she has to have a diet containing no diary products as this maybe affecting her, and a daily intake of Soya milk instead of dairy. Is this something that I can get on perscription, the reason I ask is the weekly cost could end up being quite high?.

Thanks in advance.:)

You shouldn't have a problem getting soya formula from the DR's on prescription but if you do it might be worth getting the consultant to write to the Dr stating that he has recommended it, I had it on prescription for DD1 when she was a baby after they discovered she was allergic to dairy products.

clairec79

andyandflo wrote: »

Or am I missing something and it is available on prescription?

Some special foods are available on prescription - I get some gluten free foods on prescription

emmylou83_2

Hey, how old is ur baby???? I have 3 girls, all intolerant to dairy. My 1st was put onto Soya from 5 months, and was fine. My 2nd was put onto it from birth, all was fine. HOWEVER....... It is NOT recommended for children under the age of 1! There are links to hormone problems, its something to do with the amount of Oestrogen in the soya,so worse for boys. My BIL was told to not give it to his son as it could make him infertile! When it came to DD3, i asked to speak to an allergy specialist at the hospital. He recommended a hypoallergenic formula called Nutramagin. My DD2 is now back under the hospital, as she has excessive body odour, and has done since the age of 2 (now 5) and they are wondering if it is to do with the soya she had at such a young age.
Sorry for the ramble, but please please look into it more before putting your baby onto soya. Both are avalible on prescription, a good job too for the hypoallergenic formula is £11 just for the 1/2 size tins :O Good luck and i hope you get the poor mite sorted, i know how distressing it can be for the both of you xxx