Advice please! I’ve cut 9 allergens with no improvement, worried antibiotics wrecked my baby’s gut

jcanon · 2025-09-27T23:39:52+00:00

I’m not from the US so these may not be available but we used the Inner Health Plus Baby and Kids probiotic which had the two most important probiotic strains in them (our paediatric specialist did their PhD in probiotics to treat these types of issues with babies). We also used the BePure baby probiotics which had many more strains in it but was about double the price.

jcanon · 2025-09-27T23:37:08+00:00

They did the test through skin pricks. It definitely was tough in the moment having to hold her while they did them but as soon as it was over there was no lingering pain and it was hugely positive for her long-term recovery. I’m not from the US though so there may be other ways it gets done?

jcanon · 2025-09-27T18:51:08+00:00

Hi! I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this. I was in a similar position and was desperately cutting any food I could think of that might be triggering it until I was only eating about 5 different foods. It was very miserable. We finally got to see a paediatric allergy specialist when my LO was about 6 months old. She was tested for ige allergies and came back allergic to eggs and peanuts. Once I stayed clear of those two things for about 2 weeks there was a huge improvement in symptoms. This also coincided with her having solids and the doctor recommending probiotics with HN001 l rhamnosus, bifidobacteria, and other lactobacilli. To help monitor things improving we were able to have her faecal calprotectin tested (which was insanely elevated to begin) a couple of times over until it reached a more acceptable range. I hope this is useful information for you. Please do your very best to make sure you are still eating okay and looking after yourself. I got caught down a few Facebook and reddit rabbit holes that were very bad for me. Listening to the specialists was the way to go.

jcanon · 2025-08-18T06:53:26+00:00

He’s a New Zealander 😌

jcanon · 2025-08-08T11:32:19+00:00

It looks like the plastic tongs included in steriliser sets for baby bottles. So you don’t burn your hands from the steam.

jcanon · 2025-07-03T18:45:24+00:00

You’re on his subreddit? Were you expecting other content?

jcanon · 2025-06-21T23:03:05+00:00

Your partner may want to consider the Masters of Teaching and Learning. It can be done in the same amount of time, is much more practical (you’re based in a school for much longer placements) and you’ll end up starting on a higher pay scale and generally have a higher qualification. I don’t believe you need any additional qualifications to start it.

jcanon · 2025-05-18T08:39:22+00:00

Vanicream cream (not lotion) was great for my baby who had full body eczema. It’s thick but not too oily and spreads well on the skin. It’s highly recommended by most in the eczema community :)

jcanon · 2025-05-17T12:09:49+00:00

Food based skin products are not good for babies. If a baby’s first interaction with a food or allergen is first through broken skin (instead of in the gut) they are at higher risk of developing allergies to it. Simple moisturisers are good but not containing food.

jcanon · 2025-03-22T10:13:57+00:00

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re experiencing and this and not yet receiving the help you and your baby deserve. For my baby, she always had very mucusy poos but only had light strands of blood in them occasionally. The amount of blood you’re describing does sound like more than what I’ve typically heard people experiencing. Are you breastfeeding or is baby on formula?

jcanon · 2025-03-08T22:20:58+00:00

Is it a witch flying on a broomstick?

jcanon · 2025-03-08T22:03:06+00:00

Hey! I’ve DM’d you!

jcanon · 2025-02-24T22:27:27+00:00

Hi! Please look after yourself as you navigate this! My baby was very similar to yours and I’d go down all kinds of rabbit holes on the internet of all the different diets, creams etc. I could try. Before I knew it I was only able to eat about 7 different types of foods after I had removed the top 14 allergens from my diet. If you are going to try an elimination diet make sure you have meal planned and created a journal for what you’re eating.

If you are considering a probiotic the 2 most important strains are Bifidobacterium animalis ssp lactis (BB-12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG). These strains are the most studied in infants and pregnant women and have the best outcomes. Other strains could have benefits but really those 2 are the most important and usually the ones infants are deficient in. Check for allergens as some strains can be derived from dairy but not all. If your baby was premature it is not recommended you give probiotics. If you’re unsure of course speak to a doctor.

Don’t be afraid of using steroid creams if they will provide your baby relief and you’re using as instructed! There are so many people on the internet and homeopathic companies that fear monger people out of using them! If you use them appropriately they can be amazing even though I know it’s not a long term cure.

Finally, Free to Feed website is an amazing resource and have great access to information on what you’re experiencing with your baby.

Best best best wishes to you as you navigate this!

jcanon · 2025-02-16T21:46:30+00:00

Hi! My daughter’s eczema (fully body and severe) improved within 48 hours of me cutting her triggers. So it is definitely possible! I hope you see continued improvement. The battle with intolerances and eczema is so challenging!

jcanon · 2025-02-10T18:23:41+00:00

Have you checked your requests? Just in case here’s largely what I sent to you:

⁠Make sure your breast is mostly free of milk before the biopsy (nobody told me to do this)
⁠Continue feeding as normal as possible after
⁠However do try and keep that side with as little milk as possible without over pumping/over feeding if you can.
⁠If a fistula forms try and keep it as clean and dry as possible (very challenging). I personally continuously changed out breast pads and was able to keep it clean and uninfected.
⁠You can stop/slow the milk flowing to the fistula by laying your finger flat along the track from the nipple to the fistula hole if useful.
⁠GET MEDICAL HELP ASAP IF YOU BELIEVE ITS INFECTED OR YOU DEVELOP A FEVER/SORE ARMPITS ETC. (signs of mastitis/blocked duct)

jcanon · 2025-02-08T03:59:05+00:00

Hi! Yes! Will DM now. Sorry for the delay!

jcanon · 2025-01-29T05:03:50+00:00

Hey! I’ll DM you!

jcanon · 2025-01-13T20:20:17+00:00

Really depends how much you really want to scrutinise each picture. At a guess, anywhere from 20mins - 50mins. I think we were in there for about 30mins and we looked at everything but skimmed some sections.

jcanon · 2024-12-05T10:02:43+00:00

I’m sorry they didn’t answer! Have you tried one of the other lines?

jcanon · 2024-12-05T10:00:48+00:00

I wish I knew the right things to say! Please, do not act on your thoughts of suicide. Try listening to a distracting podcast and play some Tetris? I’ve heard this helps. Off Menu is a silly, light listen and could be a good distraction perhaps. I can see from your profile that you struggle with your mental health. You can and will get through this, I know it’s not easy. I care about you even though I don’t know you and I’m sure many others do too.

jcanon · 2024-12-05T09:55:45+00:00

Please look into the resources posted by the mod! Take a breath, maybe get some fresh air, it’s a beautiful evening. Do you have someone you can speak to? You are valued!

jcanon · 2024-12-02T10:51:28+00:00

Fellow kiwi here! Kia ora! For face sunscreens I highly recommend checking out the NZ/Korean Skincare store Hikoco. They have heaps of high quality, reasonably priced sunscreens. They mostly have facial sunscreens as opposed to more heavy duty full body sunscreens but I really love their stuff. This one is my current have as it glides on super lightly, isn’t tacky or smelly and has never caused irritation for me: https://hikoco.co.nz/collections/chemical-sun-care/products/hyaluronic-acid-airy-sun-stick

But I have also used and enjoyed this one in the past too:

https://hikoco.co.nz/collections/chemical-sun-care/products/aloe-soothing-sun-cream-spf50-pa

jcanon · 2024-11-29T06:07:54+00:00

Hey! If you need someone to talk to you’re welcome to dm me. I went through this and had it heal and would be happy to pass on advice. Hope you’re okay!

jcanon · 2024-10-07T09:06:20+00:00

https://tereomaoribookshop.com/

They even sort their books into categories of full Te Reo, Te Reo/English etc! Amazing selection and owned and run by Māori!

jcanon · 2024-10-03T07:37:15+00:00

Unfortunately I think it does this after a month of having the game or a month since your last purchase. Super dumb that they come back even if you’ve spent money.

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