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High Allergy Baby- Is Neocate Formula Ok?
Asked by N.W. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2009
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has anyone had any bad reactions to Neocate formula? i have a baby allergic to soy, dairy, wheat, nuts, corn, eggs, garlic, beats, pork... you get the point. i'm still...
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- Lots of great advice here and I agree. Keep breastfeeding and if you need to use a formula use the Neocate (sounds just like a doctor who will also tell you that vacci...
- I would continue breastfeeding for sure!!!! It is always the best!!!! You are doing the right thing. Doctors dont' know everything. I hope you are not vaccinating this...
- I'm sure that having a very limited diet is a pain for you, but it sounds like you're wanting to just continue breastfeeding. I would stick with it, if you're baby is...
Question for Non-vaccinating Parents: DTP Vaccine
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on July 20, 2012
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I don't want to engage in a debate on the issue of vaccines, but just out of curiosity, what happens if your un-vaccinated child gets a deep cut which could put them a...
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- The question is do you want your child to get the shot after an injury or have it and be protected prior. How active is your child? How often do they play in publ...
- sure. but i'd just get the tetanus shot. khairete S.
- Not getting and keeping your tetanus shots up to date is like playing Russian roulette. An animal, a rusty fence or nail, that's all it would take to find your child i...
Trying to Find a Good Baby Formula for a Sensitive Baby
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2009
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What is a Good Baby Formula for my friend's baby who was born with a Disability and has trouble keeping Formula down? My friend's Mom's Milk drying up due to severe st...
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- Have her talk to the doctor about Enfamil Nutramigen. It's really easy to digest. It's expensive, but can be worth it. Her doc should be able to provide some samples.
- hi, my name is J. and my daugher had severe GERD which causes relfux vomiting stomach aches ect.. it is a horrible thing to have to deal with and its sad to see as wel...
- C., My son drinks Similac Alimentum. He's allergic to both dairy and soy and had severe reflux until we eliminated both of those items from out diets. He was breas...
Constipation Due to Formula
Asked by L.T. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2009
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My 5 week old son has to be on a special formula called Neocate due to a protein intolerance. Two days ago we started it and now he is very constipated! I called the d...
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- I agree with the other posts of finding out what the problem is instead of using the suppositories. Probiotics are also important, especially if you have been taking a...
- Formula does not have the same electrolite balance that breast does. Formula constipation is sometimes due to mild dehydration, especially if you are using harder wat...
- Our doctor had recommended watering down the formula just a bit (by adding like an ounce or two of water). This can make it a bit easier to digest apparently. Good luc...
Help with Colicky Baby
Asked by K.D. from Chicago
on September 18, 2009
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Hey Moms,
You guys always have the most creative ideas so I thought I'd ask for some help. My daughter is 4 weeks old and suffering from colic and has been since sh...
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- K.-Put her on probiotics and a good one for baby is florababy (florajen products). This is natural and her system is probably low on good bacteria. T.
- K., I feel your pain!! My 2nd daughter, Marianne, was colicky for 6 months!!! I thought I was going to pull my hair out and go screaming into the night. It was AWF...
- There are so many responses I didn't read all but I recommend the book "The Happiest Baby on The Block" by Dr Harvey Karp. You can find it at amazon http://www.amazon...
Help!
Asked by N.S. from Los Angeles
on March 9, 2009
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We just found out my one year old is allergic to the following: MILK, PEANUTS, eggs, wheat, brown rice, rice, chicken, beef, salmon & peas. I have NO idea what to feed...
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- Head to Whole Foods. Lots of stuff to choose from now! K.
- Hi N., I am not sure if I will be able to help you. Feel free to visit my website www.nolayoffs.mywildtree.com, It's all natural culinary herbs and easy meal prep...
- N. contact RD Donna Wolf healthydirectionspoway.com she is an expert/food allergy specialist and can really help you, good luck, M. M. Mason-Cover, MS PT,A C...
Weaning 15 Month Old Baby - Need to Stop Within a Month!
Asked by C.G. from Los Angeles
on December 10, 2009
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Hi there,
I have been happily breastfeeding my daughter since day one but have just been told that I need to undergo an urgent procedure, which involves a hormonal...
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- Try goat's milk. You can now buy it powdered and just add water and shake the bottle. All three of my children were allergic to cow's milk and soy and I raised all o...
- Soy, not a good alternative especially if she has already shown an intolerance to dairy. Is she ready to be off formula? I would switch to Neocate if she still needs i...
- My breast only son wouldn't even think about formula. I had to leave work just to feed him because he wouldn't even take a bottle of pumped milk. When he started on ...
Allergen Free Formula?
Asked by N.D. from Las Vegas
on August 19, 2009
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Has anyone had an infant allergic to ELECARE infant formula? So far; Enfamil, Prosobee, Nutramigen, Nutramigen AA, and Elecare have not been successful. Any ideas for ...
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- I'm surprised your baby still had an allergic reaction with the elecare as it is a hypo-allergenic formula- my son has been on it for about 8 months. Have you tried N...
- Hi, My daughter has allergies and severe reflux. Elecare has been the anwser to all of her issues. Once she was on elecare for a month. She has been able to get off...
- i have a 6mo old that has major food allergies to EVERYTHING, i have chosen to keep breastfeeding her. however all her doctors have recomended Neocate- it is really ex...
Acid Reflux or Just His Personality? How Can We Get Some Sleep?!
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on July 18, 2008
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Hi everyone, this is my first time on mamasource! I am the proud mama of a beautiful 7 week old baby boy...with bad acid reflux. He is on baby prilosec but he is st...
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- I disagree with the doctor saying that he cannot be spoiled yet. My grandson was spoiled at a very early age. He wants to be held alot. When he falls asleep in my ...
- Have you tried the carseat/carrier? That is how my youngest two slept. Also just be careful he doesn't get projectile vomiting. Around 4 mos old. he started the pro...
- My son also had reflux when he was an infant. He was on prevacid for about 3 months. You may want to try feeding him smaller amounts more frequently. Maybe 2-3 ounc...
Diarrhea in 6 Month Old
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on February 11, 2008
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My concern is that my 6 month old has had diarrhea since Thursday. At first it was just watery and now it has turned green and mucusy. She had her shots on Friday and ...
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- Hi M., If your Pediatrician prescribed iron drops for your daughter it will help immensely. Following the bottles instructions, mix the iron with her cereal and she s...
- Hi M.! I agree with a lot of the other moms who suggested you get her in to the pediatrician again ASAP. Five days of diarrhea in a 6-mo-old baby is likely to caus...
- M., make sure she is getting enough liquids! Make sure you eat Toast, Rice, Banana's, and Applesauce yourself since you are still breastfeeding. Limit her diet to on...
