5 best formulas for babies with allergies
If your baby has been diagnosed with a food allergy or intolerance, their diet may need to be modified with the guidance of a healthcare professional. For formula-fed babies, that may mean switching to a formula for babies with allergies
So which formula is best? Tell Me Baby parents have rated the formualas that they’ve tried and shared their opinions on what has or hasn’t worked for them. Based on their baby formula reviews, we’ve put together a list of top formulas from our reviewers.
For more information about choosing a formula for babies with allergies, read our ultimate guide to newborn formula.
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Formula for babies with allergies
1. Novalac Allergy Formula
Novalac Allergy is a rice-based, premium infant formula, designed for babies who are unable to tolerate cow’s milk or babies who have a confirmed cow’s milk protein allergy.
One mum said, “We decided to give rice-based formula Novalac Allergy a shot at the advice of our Paediatrician. Best move we made.”
2. Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula
A popular option for Tell Me Baby parents, Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula. It’s based on soy protein and is free from cow’s milk protein, lactose, and sucrose. Keep in mind, some babies who are allergic to cow’s milk are also allergic to soy. 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.
3. S-26 Lactose Free
For babies with a lactose intolerance, S-26 Lactose Free may help provide all the nutritional support needed for development.
One community member said, “It was super gentle on his stomach, it was very much affordable, and the tins are bigger than other brands.”
Read S-26 Lactose Free reviews.
4. Aptamil AllerPro Gold+ 1
Another option for babies is Aptamil AllerPro Gold+ 1. It’s specially formulated for infants with a high risk of allergy (parent or sibling diagnosed), or with confirmed mild to moderate cows’ milk and/or soy protein allergy.
As one reviewer said, “We are currently using this formula due to my little man having cow’s milk protein intolerance. I love this formula I find it mixes well and doesn’t go lumpy.”
Read Aptamil AllerPro Gold+ 1 reviews.
If you are concerned that your baby or toddler may have a food allergy or intolerance, see your GP or another health care professional.
