Hypoallergenic: Toddler
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Organic Formula
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions on a good organic brand of formula to feed my baby that is 7 mos? I am breastfeeding but sometimes there is not enough supply when I ...
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- I used Earths Best in the red tin. I thought it was very good.
- Well actually you need the advice and suggestion from a doctor just in case your child has an allergic reaction to certain formulas.
- Try Earth's Best. You can get it at Whole Foods Market, maybe Trader Joe's too. http://www.earthsbest.com/products/infant-formula.php Horizon Organic might also...
Refuses All Formula
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2009
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8 mo. old baby girl allergic to soy and dairy (causes mild to moderate rashes). Recently stopped breastfeeding per doctor's direction, switched to hypoallergenic/amin...
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- I'm not sure what the reasoning is behind the doc directing you to stop breast feeding, but am a little curious about that. So often I hear of doctors doing things li...
- Hi D., My daughter is on neocate too and when she doesn't want it, I mix it with oatmeal. Usually it works for her. Also I put more formula when she refuses to eat,...
- I went through much of the same thing - did not breastfeed and baby did not take formula. But my baby had sever acid reflux, so what I did was rock him to sleep with ...
My Lactose Allergic 13 Month Old..
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on June 24, 2009
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My son is allergic to lactose. He gets hives. I am breast feeding, but milk supply isn't what it used to be and he just does not nurse like he used to. We have trie...
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- Ask your doctor if you can try goats milk. If he says no just plan out his diet. there is lots of fruits, veggies and meats that have protein in them. And you can g...
- We us a lactose free milk in our house and that is what my son drinks as well. Since the lactose is already broke down it is a tiny bit sweet but my son loves to drink...
- Just wanted to mention that even if your breasts never feel "full" anymore, you are still producing plenty of milk. Your body just gets more efficient at it. Also, a...
Advice on Formula
Asked by B.K. from Jacksonville
on January 8, 2010
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Anyone out there have a baby on formula? I am wondering your thoughts on switching brands of formula. Currently we use Enfamil Premium Lipil and I am thinking of also ...
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- My docotor says they are all the same too. If you are switching I would sugguest do it gradually meaning when you make a bottle use mostly the old formula and add a li...
- It depends. Some babies do well on any formula. Some do not tolerate certain brands. I care for a baby who only tolerates Similac sensitive. I would do it gradually by...
- I have tried almost every brand except simalac and i realy like the walmart brand it's cheaper and works just as good as the other brands do. i had a friend who used s...
Formula to Milk
Asked by S.W. from Detroit
on October 9, 2011
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is 10 months way too early to switch your baby to milk ? He i not drinking his formula anymore and the wierd thing is , that he was on prosobe? I was afraid that he wa...
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- Have you asked your Ped. about this? I know that they usually have you start mixing when baby is around 11m, so this may not be an issue, but they should be the one y...
- Yes its too early, and its actually dangerous. Wait until he is 12 months. Try some different formulas, it seems like its a taste issue, and see what he might like t...
- The biggest concern is that babies before 12 months do not have the ability to digest cow milk proteins; it has too much sodium, potassium, and chloride which strains ...
Question About Formula
Asked by J.R. from Jacksonville
on January 22, 2007
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Right now I am feeding my daughter Enfamil Lipil. As you all know, it is very expensive. The big can is $23.99. That is a lot especially when you have to buy 1-2 ev...
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- J., After trying to breastfeed my daughter for 2 months we finally switched full time to Similac, per the hospitals recommendation. Well, when she was about 7 or ...
- my daughter is a year old and i have had her on similac good start and publix...we stuck with publix because it is so much cheaper...my daughter loved it...we also use...
- Walmart has a formula... Parents Choice...My son was on it the whole time and his is happy and healthy.
My 17 Month Old Won't Drink Milk Only Formula....
Asked by J.T. from Phoenix
on October 25, 2011
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My daughter has been on Nutramigen (formula for babies with milk protein allergy) since she was a few months old because she would throw up anything dairy, but I have ...
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- I second the warm it up suggestion - for us just "not chilled" is enough. About 13 seconds in the microwave works (then shake). We also didn't do milk til pretty l...
- Do it gradually. Each day add one ounce of milk and one less ounce of Nutramagin. If you do it over time she will get used to the taste slowly. Worked for me. If you h...
- Try adding an ounce of milk to the formula ever couple of days. At some point, you get to half and half. And then later on, you'll get it to pure milk. By then, hop...
Switching Formula
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on May 12, 2008
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My daughter is currently 10 weeks old. She is supplementing from breast milk to formula because I work full time so I pump at work and once before I leave to take her ...
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- I switched back and forth depending on what I had coupons for. Once all the coupons for the big name formulas were gone, I then switched to the Wal-mart brand and di...
- Hello! I'm not sure what the answer is because Im in the exact same boat same formula with an 8 week old. I also beastfeed and pump due to working. if you could forwa...
- You can use it as long as it is the same base as the similac(cow's milk or soy etc.) you dont want to put her on anything she may be allergic to( my son has an allergy...
Phasing Out Formula...
Asked by J.L. from Daytona Beach
on October 25, 2006
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My son is almost a year, and I would like to start switching milk for formula, does anyone have any tips on how to do this? Thanks!!
One more question - I usually...
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- I just transitioned my 1 year old from formula to milk, and here's how I did it. I started by putting 6 oz of formula and 2 oz of milk in her bottle for one week, then...
- J., With one of my daughters, we just quit the formula all at once. She handled it fine. My other daughter, we had to slowly mix in a little milk to her formula. L...
- I started my daughter around 1 on 2% milk. at night i would warm it just a little and during the day she drank it cold and everything worked out fine.
Soy Formula
Asked by J.B. from Bismarck
on March 24, 2010
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I have a 4 month old daughter on Similac soy formula. She still spits up like crazy which isn't a huge issue because she's gaining well, it's just a nuisance. I'm th...
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- I would say transition as soon as possible, because soy isn't really good for us. It metabolizes into estrogen, which when taken in large volumes such as formula, can ...
- spit up can occur with any kind of Formula and it even happens with breastfed babies. Spit up is normal... it can't be stopped completely. Some babies spitting up more...
- It may not be the formula. It might be reflux. Check with your doctor. If you do switch formulas, I wouldn't transition, I would just change it. This way, if the spitt...
