Aptamil pepti anyone?

[kazzab25]

Baby boy been prescribed aptamil pepti today due to his eczema. What's been your experiences with this, I.e upset tummy? Taste?

Many thanks

Karen

 

[Maxy1]

We used Pepti Junior Gold and it was so awesome. Different bubs on this formula.

DH and I both tasted it and its terrible. So so bad. But DS loved it and would ask for it all the time, even when he didn't need it anymore. This might be more about the fact he obviously felt better on it and didn't get as sick rather than taste, but it only took him about a week to start sculling it down.

 

[Nela]

Because Nathaniel has cow milk protein intolerance (which is causing the rash around his mouth and face) he is on Pepti as well. Compared to what he was on before, he is an entirely different baby. He's not 100% perfect on it but he has no more acid reflux, just still a little gassy here and there despite doing everything to prevent it. I'm sure it has more to do with his protein and digestive issues anyway. Anytime you switch formula, it can upset their tummy and could take a good two weeks to settle. Nathaniel did have a lot of loose poop for a little while because of the switch. The formula is much more broken down and more quickly digested so he pooped after each feed for a couple of weeks. Doctor told us it was no issue as long as we made sure he wasn't getting dehydrated or anything (in case it was a bug and not actually the Pepti). My kiddo had absolutely no problem switching taste wise but he's not picky in that department. I know they say that they add lactose to the Pepti formula to make the flavor better. I think this is a difference with the Nutramigen formula that others use. Personally, Pepti has and is working very well for us. I just wish it weren't so expensive! Good luck!