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What's the Best Formula?
Asked by W.T. from Washington DC
on June 8, 2008
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My 6 month old is strictly breastfed but I'd like to have some formula on hand for emergencies. What is the best formula out there? Price is not an issue as I'll onl...
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- Hi, W.. I would talk to a lactation consultant or your pediatrician about this before making this shift. A thought: If your baby is used to breast milk only, springing...
- Enfamil Lipid with DHA
- Hi W., We use Emfamil Lipil with Iron as that is what they had at the hospital and that is what our doctor recommended. I would ask your pediatrician what she/he r...
Which Formula to Give a Colicky Baby?
Asked by A.V. from San Francisco
on December 9, 2008
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One month old baby is getting very colicky. She cries for full 3 hours every evening. Which formula should we use? Any advise appreciated
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- Hi A., It is frustrating to see your baby not well with any thing going on with them. My granddaughter was colicky and I found giving her pimag water and ...
- Hi A., there are a couple of different issues here that are raised by the previous posts. Gas reflux or just plain old gas, etc. is NOT colic. There is the possibili...
- I feel for you. My now 18 month old was very colicky. What at least helped with him not crying during the feedings was the Enfamil Nutramigen formula. It will be st...
Which Formula Is Best for Picky Eater??
Asked by C.W. from Redding
on March 19, 2009
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I have a 5 month old breastfeed baby. I am able to pump at work and what not, but I can't get my supply up high enough to be able to "store" any. This leads to Mondays...
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- I used the target version of gentlease (a low lactose formula), which is only about $15 per can, better than the brand ones. My friend said it took her daughter month...
- Hi C.- I hope that I don't sound forward to say that I caution you to use any commercially produced formulas. They are usually loaded with hydrogenated oils, hormo...
- Try the GoodStart (red can, not the green can) that is the only one that my son would take. It is unfortunatly the most expensive one at Target or Wal-mart, but it wor...
12 Month Old Allergic to Milk?
Asked by L.H. from Albuquerque
on June 9, 2008
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Hello moms!
My 12 month old recently made the switch to organic whole milk. He has been having a major problem with constipation and then diarrhea. Then, after his m...
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- My daughter couldn't handle the transition to whole milk either. She has always suffered from constipation but it made it worse and she threw up as well. I ended up ...
- You can be free of allergies! See www.naet.com. My son was allergic to so much, it was ridiculous! Now he is not allergic to anything, and it was all non-invasive! ...
- My son did organic milk at first, after being breast fed. Of course he would spit up a lot of the breast milk too. Now, we have him on lactate...he was having diarrhea...
Milk and Dairy Allergy
Asked by G.L. from Honolulu
on February 2, 2009
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My Daughter is 21 months old and we just got told she has a milk and dairy allergy. I have no experience on this type of allergy and would like to know actual things t...
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- Hi G., I too have a milk sensitive child! In the begining it is very overwelming! I can remember saying outloud in the grocery store "why is their milk in hotdogs?...
- Hi G., I am now a grandma, but my youngest daughter couldn't digest milk after I weaned her from the breast at 15 months. We tried every kind of soy, etc. and foun...
- The folks at your friendly neighborhood health food store are very helpful at these types of issues. Health food stores are more expensive, but at least you will know...
Breast Fed Baby Allergic to Dairy Products
Asked by J.R. from Tucson
on November 11, 2007
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Well, after a long seven months of not knowing why my son wouldn't gain weight like he should, and being a very coliky baby.. we have finally figured out that he is al...
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- Same happened with my son and I didn't eat dairy for a year. But, every baby is different. I didn't have to avoid small amounts of dairy like in baked goods or dress...
- I had the same issue. Fortunately I realized this on my own after about 2 months and was able to change my diet. I just had to stay aware for the obvious dairy (milk...
- I had the same problem w/ 2 of my 3 babies. I found that eliminating everything w/ dairy was neccessary at first. It seems like everything has milk in it. After a few ...
Opinion on Best Organic Brand of Soy Formula and Probiotic for 4 Month Old?
Asked by A.D. from Seattle
on October 11, 2009
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My son is just about 4 months old and is very gassy and he is constantly spitting up. He is lactose intolerant so right now I have him on the Similac Sensitve RS, for ...
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- I agree with the other person who responded to look into the effects of soy on children. I have heard that feeding a baby soy formula is the equivalent of giving them ...
- I've used Baby Jarro-Dophilus (Jarro brand). It comes in a powder that you can put in liquids or on food. You can buy it online or at health food stores like New Seaso...
- Hi A., I'm not sure about the formula, but as far as the probiotic - I HIGHLY recommend "Pharmax HLC Neonate Powder". You just dip your finger tip in the little bo...
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...
How to Go from Lactose Free Formula to Introducing Milk for One Year Old
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on February 6, 2010
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My son is almost one and our pediatrician has recommended trying to gradually introduce millk products. Any ideas of products that can offer what whole milk does with...
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- If you don't want to use soy milk, there's lactose free milk available at all grocery stores. The brand name is Lactaid, or there's usually a store brand. Same conen...
- Both of my daughters are lactose intolerant one went to Soy Milk and the other to Lactaid when they were small. Now the whole family drinks Lactaid to make it easier ...
- They do make lactose free milk, but I'm not sure about the nutritional content compared to whole milk. We will have to do the same with our daughter in March and our ...
Chronic Vomiting - I Think My 2.5YO Daughter Has a Milk Allergy
Asked by H.N. from Seattle
on November 11, 2010
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I guess I just want to express how terrible I feel for continuing to encourage my daughter to drink milk every day despite my suspicion for milk allergy when she first...
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- Stop giving her whole milk! Try soy or something else. I was allergic to milk and didn't drink it for 6y. I finally grew a tolerance for some milk. Take her to an a...
- Absolutely stop giving her milk, cheese, yogurt, and check the ingredients in processed food for whey and casein. I just googled this quickly to help you find milk rel...
- There are a few possibilities. It could be a different allergy. Vomiting is a response to Celiac's (gluten intolerance) as well. As for milk, there is a difference ...
