Allergist Referrals: Infant, Nutramigen
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Allergist Referral
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on August 15, 2008
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Hi moms: I was wondering if anyone could recommend an allergist in the South Suburbs. My 8-year-old daughter, Kara, had an allergic reaction to something she ate las...
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- Hello. There is an organization that has offices in a few locations (Oakbrook, Lemont, Naperville - and I think they may have even expanded further since we went. Th...
- Hi C., I can imagine how scary that episode was, and I agree that the next time might be worse. I don't have an allergist on the south side, but I can recommend a ...
- Being a hive/allergy/angioedema sufferer myself, what they told you is true, it does just need to work itself out of her system, which can sometimes take ahwile (week ...
Toddler Version of Nutramigen?
Asked by B.E. from Jacksonville
on June 12, 2011
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Is there a "toddler formula" like Nutramigen?
My 14 old son cannot tolerate cow's milk, lactose free cow's milk, goat's milk, soy milk, or almond milk. I have not ...
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- My daughter was on Nutramigen too because that was the only milk she could digest. It was very expensive too but she went to regular milk after about 12 months or so w...
- Cashew milk too. There's another option. But yeah, if your doctor isn't giving you options or even sending you to a specialist, then I would change. Obviously he isn'...
- Can he eat cheese or yogurt? If he can and he gets his vitamin D elsewhere, he doesn't need to drink milk.
Similac Alimentum Vs. Enfamil Nutramigen
Asked by N.S. from Dayton
on September 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I'm back again. My sweet boy is 12 weeks old and while this is NOT what I want to do, I'm beginning to feel its in my babe's best chance at happiness:-) I've ...
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- HI, i was in the same place with my baby. I really did not want to give up on the nursing since I really enjoyed with my son, however, once switching to alimentum she ...
- Have you already stopped breastfeeding? My little guy had very very bad reflux (enough to get the doctors concerned). We saw so many specialists testing for diseases ...
- We have only used the Alimentum, my son had a milk protein sensitivity, and I was breastfeeding--tried for 5 weeks to get all dairy out of my diet, and he seemed to do...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
Infant Allergies
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on September 4, 2008
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My daughter has had horrible eczema since she was two months old (she is now 5 1/2). Last week, we had her blood drawn for an allergy test. Today we find out she is ...
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- switching to formula will only make it more likely for your daughter to develop more allergies. Why are you cutting out garlic? As for the cat, did the doctor say she ...
- My son was diagnosed at 2 months but it does not sound like it was as severe as your daughter. We really did not have to do intense therapy until he was 4.5 years. He ...
- I also have a daughter that has bad eczema. She was also about the same age, and now she is 2 1/2 yrs old. I'm not sure if you need to cut those things out of your di...
Infant Seborrheic Eczema
Asked by M.W. from Grand Rapids
on April 9, 2008
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I have a 7 1/2 wk old baby girl who I just took to the doctors today because she's had a rash for about a week now. I didn't think it looked like baby acne and its no...
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- 1st...I believe that sterioid cream is not reccomended for infants less than 6months. 2nd it's likely something she is ingesting. If she's formula fed I would sug...
- Dear M., Poor little girl. I went through the same thing with my daughter who is now 3. She had a large spot that pretty much covered her whole right cheek and al...
- We went through this with our son who will now be 1 next week. We tried everything and finally found the culprit. I had to put him on Similac formula without DHA/ARA...
Baby Formula
Asked by A.S. from Washington DC
on June 15, 2008
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I'm so confused about baby formula.My 7 week old had a problem with similac advance she would spit it up very bad. So i changed her to similac lactose free it worked f...
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- I always had my son on soy based formula. Whole Foods grocery store carries natural products. However, I would definately keep in close contact with your pediatricia...
- My daughter had the same problem. Try Sililac Sensitive RS! It took about a week or two for her to get use to but now she is fine!
- It sounds to me like your baby might have acid reflux. The problem won't be solved by formula, you might have to use medication like Zantac for the symptoms. In the ...
Infant Milk Allergies
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on April 21, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 3 mos old is having terrible digestive issues. We've tried a number of things, including taking dairy out of my diet. Have any of you had to stop breastf...
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- I had the same issue. My son had blood in his diaper, was hospitalized, etc...it was horrible. I removed all milk from my diet (what a beating that was - everything h...
- Please don't switch to soy formula - that is very allergenic itself! You might consider whether some other things in your diet aren't the culprit. Dairy is certainly ...
- Yes, I stopped breastfeeding at 5 months because of my son's severe allergies to milk and soy. Since birth he had had terrible colic, terrible digestive issues, bad ec...
I Can't Afford Formula for My Baby
Asked by W.W. from Sacramento
on March 2, 2009
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My daughter has an allergy to milk based formulas, so we are having to put her on Nutramigen. It is extremely expensive, but is the only thing that seems to be working...
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- Hi W.~ I would write a note (or email) the company that makes the formula for your child. Let them know that it's the only formula your child can use and that the pri...
- A couples friend of mine used to buy their formula on ebay. I think it was a lot cheaper.
- Have you tried writing to the company who manufactures this formula......sometimes they will send some to you or give you a coupon once a month....also, check with you...
Extremely Miserable Baby
Asked by T.C. from Florence
on March 4, 2012
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My son just turned 8 months old and from the time he was born he has been unhappy. I seriously didnt think it was possible for a baby to cry this much. He cries throug...
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- I thought "sensory issues" when I read this a couple of hours ago and after reading your "What happened?", I agree with B.B. It's worth asking your new pedi for an OT...
- I agree with MJ. Read up on Silent Reflux. My youngest had it and I didn't figure it out until he was 4 months old. Babies with it will suck down milk/formula becau...
- Some babies are just not happy. I think and hope that once he can crawl, pull himself up, and walk, he will change. I get the feeling he will be your "high mainte...
