Previously, I mentioned that I was transitioning to changing my son's formula milk. Why? Aside from it being expensive, one of my concerns is that he might grow up having a sensitive stomach. Since he was a newborn, though it was mixed feeding, his milk was Similac tummy care, which is for lactose intolerant. Nope, he isn't, but it was a long story that I had already shared.
How much is the savings?
Similac Tummicare
Eight hundred grams is $18.43; thus, buying a box of 1.6 kg would cost $62.60 or $15.65 each. I could save a few dollars.
At first, he would poop after feeding, and it was more watery. So, I would have him Similac Gain in the morning and Similac Tummicare at night. (I asked his Pedia if it's okay.)
Thankfully, after consuming a box, I purchased his tummy, which was adjusted well. That is when I decided to switch his milk entirely.
When I went to the drugstore to purchase, I learnt that it would be better to pick the 2400 grams. The price was $70.83 for six packs of 400 grams, which means it was reduced to $11.80. It might not be that huge, but for a Mom, figures matter.
Also, since Caleb is eight months old, it may be time to change his bath soap. I looked online, and after reading reviews, I bought this for $3.
Thus, when it was delivered, my concern was the fragrance. For me, it was too strong for him, so instead, he just used it to wash his bum. 🤣
What about Johnsons? It may be okay, so I got one.
I thought everything would be smooth, yet the next day, red spots that looked like insect bites appeared on his arms and thighs. This made me worried, as there are several cases of Hand, foot, and mouth disease in babies. To lessen the discomfort, I decided to apply a cream.
This, along with his regular lotion.
I kept monitoring and hoping it wouldn't blister as he doesn't yet have a vaccine for chicken pox. It somehow subsided yet reappeared on the other parts. (I chose not to upload a photo here as not everyone may like to see it.) It might be a milk allergy. I saw a Facebook reel talk about it, and the rashes look the same with my son. Upon checking the signs and symptoms with my best friend Google, I took a photo and sent it to his Pediatrician through my sister-in-law. He confirmed that....... NO, it wasn't after our short conversations.
What was the cause, then?
Did you change his bath or laundry soap? He asked.
Oh, could it be?
This is his current bath soap since he got a terrible rash last year. I started using it again to check.
Red spots started to disappear. Goodness, why was my son's skin so sensitive? I remembered my nieces were using a cheap brand of bar soap. It was fine at all.
The feeling that, I thought, but I don't have a choice for now. Perhaps he needed more time. Maybe next month when he is a year older. Consolation, at least I had save a penny for his milk, that could be used in buying his bath soap 🤣.
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