hey Georgi - yeah i'm biased to food allergies cos that was the problem in our case. I found a big difference in his skin once I cut out the foods, and even traces of egg definitely flares his skin up. I think what you're doing with the gradual intro of the soy is a good idea. Also, regarding the lactose free milk, you can keep the milk out for so many weeks (how many did she suggest) and then bring in a lactose free milk to see if you get a reaction, then finally the normal milk. If he is reacting to either, you should see it flare up. Tbh with us, i haven't noticed a huge difference if X is sick with other things - probably temperature seems to make the other big difference. We also bath with QV and moisturize with sorbolene. GL with it.

Teru - teheh thanks! Good point re avatar, but I'm not game to change it quite yet lol.

My DH had to take X for the day yesterday (once off we had to miss FDC). Anyway, X had a really grumpy whiney whingey day... and DH was soooo glad when I got home. I love it when DH's get insight into the frustrations that can happen with a toddler lol!

here's a question - X seems to get a little pink spotty rash on his cheeks, almost like pimples maybe? He's had it for a while and it doesn't seem to bother him (and doesn't look like eczema at all) - anyone else know what that could be?