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Importing Formula

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 23:11

Evening Ladies,

I need some advice and not sure if anyone has had this problem but I have have been in the uk for summer and my babies eczema has been getting worse. So after seeing health visitors and doctors here she she is now on a a special formula called Nutramigen 2 but from what I understand you cant get this in Dubai. So I guess the only way is to import it our selves. she is only on 2 bottles a day as she bf as well.

Is there anyone else out there having this problem or using this formula?

Thank You

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 16:47
I know that in Doha we can get Neocate on prescription from the government hospital, you can buy over the counter in UAE but its very expensive so it might be worth looking into a government subsidised approach. Neocate is completely hydrolised so the cows milk protein is essentially pre-digested, even more so than Nutramigen I would guess. The taste is apparently very different though so not all babies will make the switch. Sorry if that is not much help. are you also removing dairy from your own diet? Also some mums find coconut oil helpful in preventing eczema from flaring up, rather a strong smell though, pure almond oil is another option if you want something neutral in odour, you can add to the bath water or rub on after a bath. Also try washing with cetaphil waterless wash and skipping baths , the de-salinated water is really drying. <em>edited by kiwispiers on 11/09/2012</em>
 
 

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