Acne: Similac
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Good Start Formula vs Similac vs Nutramigen
Asked by P.D. from Lake Charles
on September 23, 2010
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I have been breastfeeding my daughter pretty much exclusively until about 6 weeks old when I started supplementing more with formula. I had tried the Similac Advanced ...
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- I had similar issues with my daughter - who is now 13 by the way! Dr. started me off with Nutramigen to supplement my breasfeeding as well... way too expensive! We s...
- I would derfinatly go with good start. Every company will tell you that they are most like breast milk, and Good Start really is. if you do reasearch on them, one th...
- my son hated how good started tasted...he absolutely refused it. lol. my sisters kids were on it for a while--- no problems. I am partial to similac senstive, though.....
Baby Acne?????
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on February 24, 2007
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My son is almost 5 months old and started on Stage 1 fruits about 3 weeks ago. We started with pears, then peaches, bananas, applesauce and now we're onto sweet potat...
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- My son had that problem when he was about that age, except it was more closer after birth. I learned from another mom if you put baby lotion on his face after you wipe...
- Are you using jarred baby food or real whole foods? There could be an additive or preservative in the jarred food that is causing a reaction. Dr. William Sears (www.as...
- Hi K., I would say to slow the pace of introducing new tastes. A couple of weeks on one is fine. Kids can handle spicy tastes, too, just not a bunch of different ne...
Baby Acne or Allergic Reaction
Asked by H.H. from Dallas
on July 13, 2009
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I know that all babies go through a "baby acne" stage, but I was just curious....is it really baby acne or an allergic reaction to something I ate (she's breastfed)???...
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- I have a 4-week-old as well. His birthday is June 12th. He has the acne bad too. I have no idea about reactions to something in your diet. I just wanted to let you...
- My son had baby acne very bad until he was almost 3 months old. We discussed it with our pediatrician many times and were told that there is nothing you can do it just...
- Hello H., I'm not sure if it's acne or an allergic reaction. If it seems to be itchy it would be an allergic reaction. I do know of a product you can put on eit...
Acne/Rash From Soy Formula?
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I've had to supplement with formula as I'm not producing enough at the moment. I gave my daughter a soy formula (earth's best brand) one night. My husband used a lacto...
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- Hello T.-when I went from breastfeeding to formula my baby developed dry skin also. There is nothing more pure then mommy's milk so I wouldn't doubt that her body is ...
- many different elements can cause skin rashes on a child, but it is wise to try to find the source. because dairy can be hard on young digestive systems and the soy f...
- Hi T.-- I agree with Natalie on the regular formula thing...unless there is a ethical or medical reason, you should probably try the regular 1st. I would just chec...
Trouble with Changing from Breastmilk to Formula
Asked by S.L. from New York
on May 3, 2008
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Hi everyone,
My son is two months old and has been breastfeed. I don't nurse him anymore since I had to go back to work. My pediatrician suggested that I get him used...
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- S., you may want try nutrimegan (a hypoallergenic formula by enfamil) or alimentum by similac, i preferred nutrimegan when i had to use a more sensitive formula for m...
- My first 2 were formula fed - Enfamil Lipil with Iron - they had no problems at all. Our 3rd just quit nursing in April, she is on the same and does fine. Our first ...
- Try the Similac organic milk and see if that is better. Also, I WOULD NOT GIVE MY BABY A SOY forumula. The research shows that consuming a large amount of processed s...
Is This a Food Allergy
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on March 28, 2008
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My daughter is 6 weeks old and has a "rash" on her face. It seems to come and go. After she feeds (Similac Advanced w/ Iron) it gets red. About 20 min later it's just...
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- Hi T., I would say yes that seems like at least a sensitivity. My son was diagnosed with lots of food allergies early in life and sometimes the reactions to the ...
- Hold on for the next week appt. so dr. can see for himself what it looks like. As long as baby is not crying (like it's burning her or irretating her) don't worry till...
- We went through similar issues w/ my daughter who is now 4. We switched detergents to All free for all our laundry and started using Arbonne products. Unfortunately ...
Baffled by So Called Eczema Rash !!!!!
Asked by T.C. from New York
on July 19, 2008
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Hi
I have a 6mth old baby girl and over the past 3wks she has developed a rash on the top of her arm(elbow area). It started out looking like prickle heat and then...
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- Hi, My younger son has eczema flare ups. our pediatritian has recomended a Mustella cream for the summer time since ointments are too thick. I'm also using Aveen...
- My girlfriend experienced the same thing with her son at around the same age. She took him to a holistic doctor in Vermont and the dr. gave him two doses of sulphur a...
- Hi T., My son was born with an eczema rash on his face. Melaleuca has a product that is absolutely terrific for eczema, even for infants. If you'd like a sample and...
Red Raised Spots on 15 Month Old's Cheeks
Asked by B.H. from Benton Harbor
on August 11, 2010
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My daughter has always had red cheeks, but in the last 3 months there is one very defined red, raised spot on each cheek. It doesn't seem to bother her but I want to ...
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- It could be eczema (sp?)
- Hi B.---Not quite sure about what might be causing the spots, but I do know that cows milk is highly allergenic. I work with a Naturopath who has her PhD in Nutrition...
- Switch to soy or rice milk for several weeks and see if it makes a difference. Its a quick way to figure that out.
Help 7 Week Old Screaming Baby
Asked by C.B. from Albany
on January 18, 2010
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I'm a mother of 5. My newest one is 7 weeks old. I've never had a problem with any of the other ones like I am with her. If she isn't sleeping, she is screaming and...
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- Hi C., I would (respectfully) ask you to stop trying home-remedies on your 7 week old and get her to her doctor - who can prescribe some glycerin that will work. Yo...
- She is severely allergic to food! Check out a NAET provider in your area to elimiate the allergens. You will see relief right away. Get her off Zantac. It will not hel...
- Hi Colleen! I can relate, my newest didn't have problems pooping, but screamed constantly and then one day had dark green poops. My nephew had just been diagnosed wit...
What Could Be Wrong with My 1 Month Old?!?!
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on May 3, 2007
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For the last two weeks my son has had excessive traped gas, darker green but loose trapped stool, along with a lot of pain, strain, grunting & screeming. It is so bad ...
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- DO NOT STOP BREASTFEEDING!!!!! Please contact your local La Leche League. I would rule out all other things before going to formula. Also, go to www.askdrsears.com...
- HI K., Wow, it sounds like you have a comlicated issue. My best advice for you is to seek help from a certified La Leche League member. I know they will have good/ac...
- Try looking at your diet. I found my son got very gassy when I ate/drank things that would make myself that way: broccoli, cabbage, any carbonated drinks, beans, etc.....
