Where to buy Alimentum in the England?

[flashy09]

I am in England at the moment and need to find some Alimentum so I can leave my baby with a nanny for a wedding reception. I don't think I can pump enough and she has a cow's milk protein allergy. I haven't seen in the grocery store aisles like back home and I don't see it on Mothercare or Babiesrus website either.

Also, does the UK have anything that tastes better than Alimentum/Nutrimigen and is also hypoallergenic? She can't stand the stuff!

Thanks!

 

[dr_who]

Hi, I don't think that formula is available here.
My baby also has CMPA and is on Aptamil Pepti 1 milk which is hydrolyzed and apparently the best tasting. The only amino acid formulas I know of are Nutramigem AA and Neocate. Unfortunately you cannot get any of these without a prescription over here : (
If you really need some you coud try an NHS walk in center where you can see a Dr without registering and they may be able to help?

 

[dragonhawk]

Unfortunately I don't know for certain, as we haven't had to change our milk that much for ds. However if it is a Soy based milk, rather than a cow's milk protein based formula, Boots sell various different brands, in powder and ready mixed versions.

 

[londonbump2]

My LO refused neutramigen and we're on aptamil pepti 1, it tastes (and smells) miles better.

I think you can order it to buy online but your best bet would be to go to a large pharmacy not a baby shop, a boots is probably your best bet. It's not prescription only but I think many places want a prescription for it from what I hear.

You can go to a walk in centre and get a prescription if you can't buy it.