Fruit Juice: Neocate
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Has Anyone Used Infant Neocate Formula?
Asked by J.N. from Denver
on July 24, 2008
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Our 3 month old was just put on Neocate to see if it cleares up the mucus in her poop. If you have used this formula you know how expensive it is. Is there anything ...
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- I have a whey formula for my son (age 2.5)...What I wanted to pass on is that it took some calling and all, but if I bought 4 cases of cans (made by Nestle) then it wa...
- My daughter is on Neocate infant as well, and has been since she was 3 months old. It did wonders for her. She went from blood in her stool and mucousy poops to no b...
- Hi J., Our 11-month-old twins are on Neocate. We fought to get them on it when they were around 2 months old. Yes, we know how expensive it is - but our insurance...
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...
Constipated 16 Month Old
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on December 12, 2008
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My son has been getting constipated a lot lately - he will push and push and nothing comes out - we end up having to use a glycerin suppository to get him to poop. We...
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- sorry -- didn't read the other responses, just wanted to chime in and offer in case it's not here somewhere that the extra fiber & oils is limited by the factor of liq...
- Hi S.! My son had the same problem when he started on solid foods. Everything he ate made him constipated and we tried prune juice, apple juice, peaches,...you name...
- Try miralax or benefiber. They both mix in water or juice and he should not taste them. Start with 1 teaspoon and add a little more until stools are soft but not loose...
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 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...
5 Month Old Allergic to Both Milk & Soy - What to Feed Him?
Asked by C.S. from Grand Rapids
on June 8, 2009
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My 5-month old son has had a pretty severe case of eczema for over 5-wks. We've switched formulas several times and just had blood test done to confirm allergies. We a...
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- My daughter is allergic to the same things (and then some)...it's not easy! She drinks Rice Dream Vanilla and likes it. Good luck!
- a hypoallergic formula, like Alimentum!
- Well my acupuncturist's youngest baby had exzema caused by what the acupuncturist ingested. She nursed him and that's how he got sensitivities. You might want to c...
Diarrhea in Breastfed Infant
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on October 29, 2009
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When my son was 2 weeks old, he began having diarrhea. It went on for a week before my pediatrician finally sent us to a GI specialist who felt it was a protein aller...
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- I'm sorry your little guy is having tummy troubles so soon. I am a pediatric respiratory therapist and this sounds like possible symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Don't loo...
- Has anyone checked him for an impaction? Often times diarhea is a sign of constipation. If he's pushing so hard to give himself a hemrrhoid, it may be that he is cons...
- How on earth can you tell if a breastfed infant has diarrhea? Not being snarky at all, just I have no idea how you would tell. Normal breastfeeding poops look very r...
Stomach Issues ......
Asked by T.H. from Melbourne
on November 5, 2006
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Since my son was born he has had issues with gas and belly aches ...... we tried all the different formulas out there nothing ever worked ..... the doctor finally said...
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- Dear T., My 8 month old niece Abby had the same thing, she would cry non-stop, her belly was in constant pain, the ped. suggested several different formulas, her mo...
- So sorry for all your headaches. My 14 month has constipation problems. What appears to work some of the time is one jar of prunes with pears, half prune juice and h...
- Hi T., You should giving your baby any cow milk or regular formula if that is what he is taking. Try soy milk, rice milk, goat milk (Publix has it). Try one kind ...
Milk Allergy, Acid Reflux or WHAT???
Asked by J.L. from Charlotte
on January 21, 2009
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I daughter is 6 1/2 weeks old and is having issues with feeding.
Symptoms:
Spitting up - a lot now that on Nutramigen, before it was occasional.
Diarrhea - for a ...
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- Hi J., These sound like a variety of symptons. I was doing a little research for you, but hard to pinpoint. Look at this site. http://www.parents.com/baby/health/...
- J., I would take your child to Dr. Freeman (a GI doctor at UNC) and ask if perhaps your son had EGID (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease). Tell her that someone...
- Hi J., I am so sorry for your frustration. I have been there myself. My son was breastfed until he was 4 mos old, and honestly, the symptoms were WORSE when breastfed...
Formula Issues
Asked by M.T. from Boston
on May 25, 2009
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I'm hoping someone may have some advice or have experienced the same issue. My 6 week old daughter had started out on Enfamil Lipil. She seemed to have such severe...
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- Both my boys had the exact same problems. We put them both on Alimentum and it worked like a charm!!! Give it a try, good luck!!
- M. sorry for your heart break, have you tried the Nestle Good Start, has several breat milk proteins and was gentle enough for my son who was breast fed. Best of Lu...
- Hi, It seems you got alot of responses. I didnt read them, but for us we switched to Nutramgin. It is $$, but my insurance covered it for one year(dr wrote prescri...
