I am in the process of weaning my baby from breastmilk to infant formula, but he needs Nutramigen (by Enfamil). My husband and I are planning to take our baby to France for my family reunion in August (he will be about 15 months old). Does anyone know if Nutramigen or an equivalent is available in France? What should I do in terms of an equivalent infant formula if it is unavailable?

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Here’s how it goes:
Son was on Enfamil Enfacare since he was a preemie.
Major constipation issues, so after some research he was put on Nutramigen which did wonders. We started the Nutramigen at about 5-6 months gradually.
After his 1 year check up, he was still to be on formula a few more months- we switched him the Nestle Good Start. His stools are formed but soft enough.
He is 13 months old tomorrow- and we started introducing whole milk yesterday. I gave him bout 3/4 oz in 2 bottles yesterday.
He liked it, and didn’t seem to have a problem with it.
When I took his clothes off last night for a bath, he had a little rash on his tummy, and then something that looked blotchy on his back along with what looked like a few small "welts" or biites- like spider bites.

That means- the could of just been spider bites- (still wondering where this spider was…..but I know it happens)-
I’m just confused because of the rash on his tummy.
Now there’s cow milk in Enfacare and Nestle Good Start- so I really don’t have a reason to believe he’s allergic to milk.
But becuase there was also the rash on his tummy- which is gone this morning- I start to wonder if it was from milk. And maybe it wasn’t bad because he such a small amount yesterday?
I haven’t given him anymore today- unless I try and figure this out.

He’s not a kid that’s had many rashes- just on his face when he was younger and he has a very mild case of eczema on his arms.

What do you guys think…in terms of the milk?
eryca k-
he doesn’t have a problem with the Good Start. He’s been on it for a month and he’s been fine- it’s the whole milk I’m wondering about.
I’m not against soy or anything- but he doesn’t like the taste right now (nor did he with Nutramigen)- so I dont’ see a need to switch him AGAIN if he’s ok with the Good Start.
BB- we are easing him into cow’s milk, as you can see I mentioned that.

I only gave him a little less than 1 ounce mixed in with his formula yesterday!!!
KBS- I asked a question about milk. Not for your opinion on breastmilk.

FYI: I had delayed postpartum hemorrhaging 10 days after I delivered. I pumped for the 10 days before- but my milk wasn’t coming in because I was internally bleeding still. So while my little guy was in the NICU, I was in the ER laying on a bed bleeding to death. My son is lucky he has a mommy at this point. So before you throw your opinion on someone, ask for the facts. Don’t be such a j*rk.

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I put the diaper on fine, and nice and tight..when she pees the diaper holds it in just fine too. But when she poops, it goes all the way up her back! onto her clothes! It’s driving me nuts!
Shes on Nutramigen, so she poops diarreah like all the time. So, i know shes not sick. Good thing.
And shes been sitting in the chair while shes pooping when shes done i pick her up to change her and BAM! poop all over me!

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ok my son will be 6 months on the 14th, he has been reaching his milestones one after another after another.. he has one tooth through the gum and two i can see coming, he can roll over both ways immediatly after laying him down, he pulls his feet up to his mouth, shakes toys and picks them up, removes pacifier and tries (sooo cute!) to replace it.. he can sit if i hold his hips, bbut is wobbly and falls forward if i let them go. now to his size.. he still fits into some newborn clothes and wears all 0-3 month clothes all brands.. he was 5 weeks early weighing 6 7.7 and 19.5 inches long, he has grown roughly ( its darn hard to try to measure an awake baby at home lol) 25.5 in and roughly weighs 12.5-13 lbs. his head still measures the same as at his last appt at 3 months where they put him on nutramigen because he wasnt gaining weight on enfamil and breastmilk. . i feel like he is still sooooo small compared to other children.. i just need comfort, he has an apointment coming up but im so nervous that he is growth wise soooo far behind. ( my great grandmother was at her tallest 4 foot 10 )
thank you for all the answers! it sounds terrible but please dont judge me, i never met his biological fathers family, but from what i was told they are all kinda short, but fat.. he left us when i found out i was pregnant and the army has a great way of hiding people.. My mothers side (great grandma, my grandpa , my mom and one aunt, and myself are all around 5’5 and average+ a bit o’ love lbs.. ) are all shorter, my moms mother, My father and his entire family are in the high 5 feet to 6’5 range. . so seeing Gabe in my father and brothers arms it really takes me back a few steps.. he seemed huge to be a premie, and he was, but its like he hasnt grown much since then.. i love him even if he stays the size he is now.. my little man. <3

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