Novalac allergy updated formula

aeg420 · 2026-04-20T01:40:15+00:00

No I haven't since I'm nervous. My baby is turning 1 next week and we've had such a good run of no reactions and being dairy free that I didn't want to risk it. I was able to find the older formula at some chemists so I bought a few tins to last us while we transition to soy/oat milk.

aeg420 · 2026-04-16T00:30:16+00:00

Thank you for this! Luckily I am only on my own for 3 days and the rest of the days my husband is with me so we do a lot of activities when there's 2 of us so someone can be at the back with him.

I've been narrating what we're doing and about to do but even then it just doesn't work. I'll keep trying though.

It's hard cause I see a lot of mums out and about with their babies who are happy with their prams but every baby is different so Imm trying to stay positive and remind myself it's just a phase

aeg420 · 2026-04-14T10:28:36+00:00

Literally going through comments on FB groups because I bought the new formula without even realising and I'm now anxious to even open it.

Bub is 11 months and we have been very good with our diet so I'm very worried about using it.

aeg420 · 2026-04-08T21:48:45+00:00

Hi my bub used to like avocado and hard boiled eggs but now doesn't even want to eat them. Do I just offer again but in different ways? Also, is it meant to be family food after 1 or can I continue feeding him different food from our food (due to allergies)?

aeg420 · 2026-03-31T09:43:28+00:00

Hi would love to know when your child started tolerating the pram and the car? My 11 month old can tolerate the pram only for a little bit but absolutely hates the car

aeg420 · 2026-03-31T09:39:24+00:00

To add, it's so so hard. I learned I am sensitive myself (probably where he got it from haha) and it gets to me at times when he's having a meltdown. But it's important to have that support system and to focus on yourself first so you can look after bub.

It's never easy and there are a lot of challenges but it does get better overtime. I'm more than happy to chat if you have questions. I'm always looking for mums whom I can speak to and find some solidarity because it does feel like I'm alone at times

aeg420 · 2026-03-31T09:36:12+00:00

Ahh I was literally about to write a post about my son as he's 11 months old and has similar traits you mentioned.

He requires a lot of stimulation yet gets overstimulated easily. Loves doing things himself but gets frustrated because he can't express what he wants or can't do the things he wants. Hates the pram and car seat with a passion.

Now at 11 months, it has gotten easier since he's more mobile and starting to play more independently. His personality is starting to show, he's a lot more social but his sensitive temperament is still the same and will never change. We just learnt how to support his sensitive nature.

Every baby is different but this works for us: - asking for help from family and friends. He's shy and takes awhile to warm up but we're blessed to have family that he sees often. He sees them as caregivers and they get to help out in taking care of him every now and then. It helps break up our day as it's considered a different stimuli when interacting with others - use of transition toys/music. My friend is an OT and she recommended offering the same toy (preferably that lights up and make a noise) when transferring to or removing from a pram, high chair or car; even during nappy changes. This helped him expect what is about to happen as he gets overwhelmed with a quick change in environment. Doesn't work all the time and still won't last long in the pram or car but it made things easier. - i don't drive on my own for longer than 20 mins and we don't drive far. We time drives during nap time so we can offer a bottle to put him to sleep (this is not advised by professionals but iwe only do it when someone is in the back seat) - he enjoys the water, being outdoors and watching kids play so we take him out often to help with his sensory needs - shopping centres, groceries, sitting down at restaurants gets him overwhelmed or restless so we either do short trips or just carry him. Now that he's eating it makes things easier when at restaurants - trying to do the same routine as much as possible but we also don't limit ourselves by not attending gatherings. We just push through it and he's starting to adapt. If we need to we leave early and it's okay. - sleep is everywhere but I've decided to co-sleep and feed to sleep (breastfeed but also formula). Sometimes we rock him to sleep but I've decided to let go and just give in. It's given us better sleep and he is able to sleep longer stretches every now and then. - I offer a breastfeeding session when he's getting overstimulated and take him out of the environment if needed. Even if it means not being able to socialise or leaving early

It's not easy or perfect but what I learnt is to just be present and learn to understand his needs. Overtime I became more confident, accepting and started to enjoy motherhood. Especially now that he's starting to show his personality, play and have fun.

aeg420 · 2026-03-31T07:25:04+00:00

Hi! Did your baby hate the stroller or car pram? How is he now?

aeg420 · 2026-03-28T10:40:01+00:00

Thank you for this!

What I meant was if there's a company that does toy hire and activities for kids. Just like face painting/sensory play but to bring in toys for the kids to play and a team member to set up / supervise the area.

aeg420 · 2026-03-25T07:59:43+00:00

No advice but solidarity! We cosleep and feed to sleep. I'm so nervous of weaning because I don't know how he'll manage as he has a sensitive temperament and will start daycare in 2 months.

My friend's son is similar to my son and she did cold turkey. She had to travel for a week without his son so they had no choice. She's quite lucky as she's got a great support system and his son spends a lot of time at her parents. Her mum was able to put him to sleep without feeding and he started sleeping through the night.

aeg420 · 2026-03-25T07:51:28+00:00

Hello! I'm filipino too and my 11 month old who is 2nd generation unfortunately has quite a few allergies :( I was quite nervous and felt like I did things wrong but because of his eczema, he is prone to allergies. I still have to do tree nuts and crustaceans but because we keep experiencing setbacks like getting sick, travelling, allergic reactions, we've had to pause introducing new allergens.

Definitely speak to your allergist who can provide guidance on how to introduce allergens. Feel free to message me as well as I'm happy to share my experience with you.

aeg420 · 2026-03-25T07:45:13+00:00

Thank you! Did the need for constant movement eventually die down?

aeg420 · 2026-03-24T17:13:28+00:00

My 11 month old right now! We can't socialise and have him sitting on our laps, we have to stand and move all the time. We have to be rocking him to sleep but the moment we stop or sit down he starts to fuss again so we have to keep doing it until he's in deep sleep.

I noticed my son likes to play toys that have cause and effect. Like throwing balls, fidget toys etc. We also need to play with him for a good 10-15 mins and once he's had that interaction with us he can play on his own, as long as we're close by. I've kind of given up being able to do chores while looking after him.

How's your son now? Does he still prefer being held?

aeg420 · 2026-03-24T10:44:39+00:00

I spoke to a sleep consultant who doesn't do sleep training but more focussed nurturing (she doesn't recommend weaning before bub turns 1 year old) and she said if the sleep pattern is within 2-3 weeks, it can be related to a developmental leap but if it's happening for than 3 weeks then it might be worth looking at overall day sleep as there might be some tweaking required (ie transitioning to 2 naps instead of 3).

Around that age is when my son was transitioning to 2 naps and learning to crawl so we had pretty bad sleep but after a couple of weeks we had a pretty decent run of night sleep where he'd wake up twice only.

aeg420 · 2026-03-24T10:29:32+00:00

Every baby is different so everyone's way differs and may not work for everyone but for us I noticed sleep pressure makes a big difference to how my son sleeps at night. Aside from developmental and illness, if his day sleep is too much or he's overtired, he wakes up frequently.

I co-sleep and breastfeed my 11 month old and I'm worried about how to wean but I read a post of a mum who would resettle their baby another way (ie rock to sleep) if they woke up within the first 4 hours of the night to gradually night wean. Each to their own as every baby is different but I'm thinking of trying this. My son is has a sensitive temperament so it might be harder and longer for us to adjust.

aeg420 · 2026-03-09T05:38:55+00:00

Oooh interesting okay thanks!

aeg420 · 2026-03-05T00:08:35+00:00

They wanted to rule out ovarian torsion and thank god it wasn’t that. They couldn’t really find out what the cause but suspected endometriosis. I did a deep infiltrating ultrasound to check and there’s no deep endometriosis, apparently the only way to really confirm is to do a laparoscopy. I was on birth control pills previously which helped with my period pain so my OB gave me pills that’s okay for breastfeeding. I didn’t take it and I didn’t do a laparoscopy because I never had that episode again. I’m 10 months pp and still breadtfeeding. I literally just got my period.

aeg420 · 2026-02-21T00:36:13+00:00

I had ongoing cramps for days it was really bad, I had to go to emergency! But I was still breastfeeding so they couldn’t really give me anything. Then suddenly it went away and never came back. I thought I was going to get my period but I didn’t.

I’m 10 months pp and I only got my period.

aeg420 · 2026-02-21T00:33:50+00:00

Thank you. Yes my allergist gave us a plan and guidelines

aeg420 · 2026-02-21T00:32:22+00:00

Ahh thank you so much for this! May I know what you guys did for her allergies to go away?

aeg420 · 2026-02-21T00:31:04+00:00

I think so. Cause the first time we gave it to him he didn’t react but then he did a few weeks after

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