mummab & willow, do you mind if i ask what your babies' symptoms/problems are? my dd has some kind of intolerance/allergy and i've been off milk products for just over 3 weeks now, since the paediatrician said milk proteins are the most likely offenders. i've not noticed any difference - her poo is still weird and mucousy - except for the last few days it's hardly smelled at all whereas before it really stank (sorry for TMI!). she's had blood in her nappy from time to time and that hasn't gone away. Now I'm wondering if I should move on to wheat...

a few things i've come across that have 'hidden' dairy are:
- breadcrumbs (packaged ones from supermarket)
- nougat
- indian takeaway (ghee, cream).

you do get used to cutting out dairy; i haven't found it too bad. baker's delight have some sweet things that don't include milk products, if you find you're desperate for something indulgent. yumi dips are dairy-free and available in supermarkets. a word of warning - soy yogurt is really vile, so don't even try it!