Partially hydrolysed formula (comfort formula) is not suitable for babies who have cows' milk allergy. Lactose-free formula My daughter is 6 months old next week and I have recently started weaning her. She loves baby rice and seems to enjoy the pureed fruit/veg I have tried. Different kinds of goats' milk formula are available in pharmacies and shops. They are produced to the same nutritional standards as cow's milk-based formula.

So my advice would be to try different porridges to see how your little one reacts and every now and again, maybe monthly, try the ones she reacted to again to see how she is and hopefully yours will grow out of it to. Hungrier baby formula (hungry milk) is suitable from birth, but ask a midwife or health visitor for advice first. It turned out that my daughter actually had a milk protein allergy. After trying a little yogurt and some cheese the same rash occurred so I took her to the GP who referred her to a specialist. She had some allergy tests done and was referred to a dietician. They say that most children grow out of it by the time they are 5 but we have been very fortunate as our dd grew out of it by the time she was 18 months, so life is a lot easier now Only use soya formula if it has been recommended or prescribed by a health visitor or GP. Growing-up milk (toddler milk) Allow your baby to go at their own pace and explore new foods and textures (even if it's a little messy).The NHS recommends waiting until your baby is six months old to introduce solid foods. Until this age, they should be getting all the nutrients they need from breast milk or infant formula. We've reviewed the best high chairs to keep your little one safe and comfortable during dinner time Although it's often described as suitable for "hungrier babies", there's no evidence that babies settle better or sleep longer when fed this type of formula. Anti-reflux (staydown) formula goats' or sheep's milk (but it's fine to use them when cooking for your baby, as long as they are pasteurised) The instructions for making up anti-reflux formulas may be different to standard formula. The usual guidelines for how to make up baby formula recommend using boiled water that has stood for no more than 30 minutes, so that the temperature is still above 70C.

Best and worst baby products : parents reveal the accessories they can't live without, and which were a waste of money To discover which food babies like the best, we also asked parents how happy, if at all, their baby was when eating it. There are some concerns about the fact that soya contains phytoestrogens. These are found naturally in some plants.There's no evidence that switching to a different formula does any good or harm. However, if you think a particular brand of formula disagrees with your baby, talk to a midwife or health visitor. They can help you decide whether to try a different type. Less expensive than jarred products, especially those that are simply puréed fruit or vegetables - you can make these combinations far more cheaply at home with a hand blender. She has been fine on baby rice, fruit and veg but I gave her some organic plain baby porridge today and wherever the porridge touched her face it turned red and blotchy with little white welts.