3 best lactose free formulas, rated by other parents
Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar in breastmilk, dairy milk and other dairy products that is really important for health and development of your baby – it provides energy and helps your little one to absorb calcium and iron.
However, lactose intolerance can occur when your baby doesn’t have enough lactase enzymes to break down the lactose, causing some painful symptoms.
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Lactose intolerance symptoms
Symptoms of lactose intolerance can include:
- wind
- stomach pain and bloating
- diarrhoea
It’s important to remember that just because your baby has these symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re lactose intolerance. The Raising Children Network says, “Some or all of these symptoms are common in healthy breastfed infants.”
Additionally, the website says “most babies with lactose intolerance can still be breastfed. And if your baby is formula-fed, you can change to a low-lactose or lactose-free infant formula.”
Most importantly, if you think your child has the symptoms of lactose intolerance, make an appointment with your GP.
Which lactose free formula is right for your baby?
So which product is right for you? To help you figure that out, the Tell Me Baby community has rated the best lactose free baby formula options they’ve tried, and they’ve shared their opinions on what has, or hasn’t, worked for them. (Read all the best lactose free baby formula reviews.)
You can also take a look at our baby formula comparisons to find out the most rated products.
The best lactose free formula options that our community love
1. Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula
Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula is specially formulated for babies from birth to 12 months who require an alternative to cows’ milk formula. But it is not suitable for general use and should always be used under medical supervision. One Tell Me Baby reviewer said: “Our baby is eighteen months old and drinks this formula as he has an intolerance to the protein found in cows milk.”
Read Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula reviews.
2. S-26 Gold Lactose Free
Specially designed for babies who require a lactose free diet, the S-26 Gold Lactose Free “is definitely worth trying,” according to one reviewer. “My son is currently using this formula as we are were recently prescribed it from his doctor after a four and half month journey of thinking my son had reflux.”
Read S-26 Gold Lactose Free reviews.
3. S-26 Lactose Free
Similar to the gold version, S-26 Lactose Free is designed to give babies with an intolerance to lactose complete nutrition to support their growth and development. Our community of parents seem to prefer the original version to the gold. “HOLY GRAIL OF BABY FORMULA!” said one mum, adding, “We tried the s26 gold lactose intolerant and it was too strong for her tummy. After nearly pulling our hair out we tried the original…Bubs is so much happier and healthy on this formula. Recommend 100%!”
Read S-26 Lactose Free reviews.
If you think your child might have an allergy, see your doctor or other health care professional.
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