Soy Formula

N.,

When we transitioned from breast to bottle we used fresh goat milk. It is easier to digest than cows milk without the horomone concern of soy. Our doctor prescribed an iron/vitamin supplement that we added to it and that is it. I would highly recommend fresh as opposed to store bought. I can direct you to a dairy if you are interested.

M.
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Besides the facts that it STINKS! Just know that soy formulas must be highly fortified compared to milk-based formulas b/c soy lacks so many nutrients important for baby's growth & development, and there are concerns out there regarding the plant sterols/ plant based estrogens causing not being the best for development either...just way too much estrogen in the soy. Many in the "health food community" are pulling back from soy products as good alternatives to meat/ dairy, b/c of these concerns. Moderation in all things!

D.

Hi N.,
From what I remember about Soy is that it's mainly used if your baby is allergic to something in regular formula.
My neice had what they thought was very bad baby acne and it turned out to be a rash from her formula so they switched her to Prosobee soy and it went completely away.
Same happened to my son yet it wasn't so severe and the formula helped for his rash.
When the rash was finally gone, we put him back on Enfamil Lipil.
I personally feel if your baby has no allergies to regular formula, to keep her on that before soy.
Feel free to email me with any questions.
K.

N.,

My daughter is 3 months old and drinks Good Start Soy without any problems. She is so happy and growing like a weed! For the first 2 weeks of her life I nursed exclusively, then started adding a bottle or two a day. My pediatrician said that breastfed babies do better on soy, that is causes less gas & fussiness. She is now completely formula fed as of last week and she is doing great! I did try to give her the milk-based Good Start, but she spit up a lot so we put her back to soy and no problems!

Either formula is fine. If you can afford it...opt for organic. If not, goodstart is the best that I know of. Congrats on the new baby!

My son was put on soy formula (was in NICU for a week--long story) because of an intolerance of regular formula & his reflux. He drank that for the first year, switched to whole milk when he was a year, & we haven't had any problems.

Good luck!

I am doing the same thing. I breastfeed as much as I can and I supplement with soy formula when I work. I was pumping, but two electic pumps broke and i can't afford any more. My baby like yours didn't take well to regular formula. I think soy is better than the regular dairy formula. It still isn't the best of course only breast milk is, but if your baby doesn't take well to the regular formula that means it's not good for the baby's body. Of course people are going to tell you things about soy and every other thing you do as a mother. You just do what you think is best. The most important thing is that the baby at least gets some breast milk. Those benefits no formula can compare to.

HI N.,

I just wanted to let you know that we fed our little girl Soy formula the first yr of her life and she did great! She wasn't able to drink the regular stuff b/c it was too harsh on her stomach. Anyway...she is happy, healthy, and we have had NO problems with her. We gave her the Nestle Good Start formula. It's expensive, but they are worth it.