Hypoallergenic: Weight Watchers
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Milk Allergy
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on February 23, 2010
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My son has a severe milk allergy. He is currently 10 months old on Elecare. What kind of "milk" do I give him when he turns 1? Also, what about his birthday cake :(
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- My son had a milk allergy until he was 3. We are 6 weeks away from 4 and still good to go! He couldn't tolerate Soy milk so I gave him Rice milk but I kept track of ...
- You would be surprised to see how many boxed cake mixes contain no milk or milk products. My little girl also has a milk allergy & she is 2 1/2 yr & drinks "8th Contin...
- I love rice milk...never heard of hemp milk before like another poster had put down so I will have to try that. Iam not allergice to milk, but I have to be on alot of ...
Help-What Can I Eat That Is Healthy While Breastfeeding Under These Conditions?
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on April 10, 2008
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Ladies
I just got back from the ped and found out my 8 week old had blood in his stool and after testing it they determined he has a milk allergy.
He is a breast f...
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- YOU CAN DO THIS. I have kids who are lactose intolerent so I don't do dairy while nursing. I have been pg or nursing since August 2002 so I get it. BTW Oreo's ar...
- T., I think that it is great that you want to continue breastfeeding. I too am a mother of a 7 month old who has a milk and soy allergy. I choose to continue breastf...
- I am sorry to hear that I know it is a very hard diet to stick to. I was just wondering if they did a blood test on her on as well as the stool test? They thought my...
Wondering If My 11 Month Old Has a Milk Allergy
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on July 29, 2009
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Because my 11 month old is not gaining weight properly, and not drinking enough - we started her on some whole milk at 10 1/2 months. When we do 50% milk/50% breast mi...
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- I didn't think you are supposed to give a baby under one year cow's milk - and I thought it was because it's harder on their system / doesn't provide enough of the imp...
- I have a similar problem if I try to drink whole milk on a regular basis. The doc told me it isn't an allergy because I can eat stuff like yogurt, cheeses, etc withou...
- Hi J....My son (who is now 5 yrs old) had a similar issue. He was 12 months when I started transitioning him from breast milk to whole cows milk. He got diarrhea eve...
Negative Effects of Soy???
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on September 3, 2009
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I have a 2 year old who is allergic to milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, and beans. I breastfed him until he was nine months old and since then have relied on soy...
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- A., I don't have much advice to offer other than what has been mentioned. I would definitely limit as many soy products as possible other than tofu or tempeh. ...
- I'm one of the mom's who was asking about Soy because I've been giving my daughter soy milk/products as well. I've decided to give my daughter hemp milk and am going ...
- I BF my son until he was 7 months, and then to soy. He has an intolerance to the proteins in cows milk. He's been on soy formula and then milk since. He's 19 months...
Solid Food Dilemma
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on February 25, 2008
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I have a 6 month old son who was born prematurely. He is doing wonderfully with everything except eating. He is a hearty eater and loves a full belly but has a real it...
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- I agree with many of the other responses. My full-term 6.5-month-old has similar issues and is sensitive to many foods. I only intro one food a week. I'm short on...
- K., the very EARLIEST any baby should be introduced to ANY solids is six months, minimum. Before that, introduction of solids actually damages the gut. If the chi...
- Hello, K.! Even though your son may enjoy the experience of eating, his digestive system may not be ready yet. It takes a while for them to develop all the necessary...
Breastfeeding Help - Milk Supply Low
Asked by J.B. from Sacramento
on March 14, 2008
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Hello! I have been breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter all along and just recently I am running out of milk by bedtime. I can tell she is not getting enough to sat...
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- Hi, I know this sounds simple, but are you drinking enough water? I had this issue with my daughter who is now 12. I just wasn't drinking enough, and I had to incre...
- It's been a while since I nursed my two children, but I do remember how frustrating it is to run out of milk. It happened to me when I went back to work part time. I...
- There are some homeopathic teas that stimulate prolactin(hormone that makes milk) Not that it needs to be said but I know things like smoke lower the prolactin level i...
Pediatrician Wants Oil in My Son's Diet
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on September 12, 2008
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My son has been, apart from teething, needing a diaper, hungry, or tired, a happy little boy. I still can't believe how happy he is and has been. He is very active, an...
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- My son is breastfed too and he is on the small side too, but I'm only 5 ft tall and my husband and I are both thin so he is just taking after us. Plus he is very activ...
- The therapist we have for our younger son has to do the same thing for her twin 5 year old girls. Whole cream, olive oil mixed in with foods, etc. They are having is...
- M., I'll keep it simple. You need a new pediatrician. Garbage for advice from this one. Your child is just fine. S.
Breastfeeding & Wieght Loss
Asked by K.E. from Omaha
on August 15, 2006
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I have been breastfeeding my daughter for the last 6 months and have lost practically nothing. I am desperate to lose wieght. I eat pretty healthy and try to excersi...
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- If anything, breastfeeding is supposed to speed up the weight loss process!! Don't give that up!! I would talk to your doctor. They should be able to give you sugge...
- Hi there...I totally could relate.....I have a 4 1/2 month old and a 16 year old.... It will take time, be patient. Walking is the best thing you could do. Breastfeed...
- Hi K.! Don't give up on breastfeeding! It is so good and important for your baby. Weightloss will come but sometimes it is slow. I am a breastfeeding mom too and it to...
Weight Loss & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on June 7, 2008
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Breastfeeding makes me soooo hungry ALL the time. I know I'm burning more calories b/c of breastfeeding and I know I need to consume extra caloies. The problem is......
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- You need to relax about it! It has only been 6 weeks! Stay active and eat healthy and worry about it later. As long as you are living a healthy lifestyle for yourse...
- You have to eat. when you don't take in enough calories your body stops buring as much so even though you are burning what you need for breast feeding, if you are not...
- I will need you to tell me the exact same thing I am telling you in a few months- but just relax and enjoy this time- don't worry about your weight right now. There wi...
Seeking a Way to Help My Daughter Lose Weight.
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on April 30, 2008
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I'm the mom of a beautiful, but overweight 10 (soon to be 11) year old. I could really use some input on how to help my daughter lose weight. I send her lunch to schoo...
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- Have you seen a doctor to make sure she doesn't have a thyroid problem?
- the best thing you can do is speak with your doctor. see if they can refer you to a child nutritionist. also look in your are for gyms that allow children your daught...
- If your daughter is truly overweight then this is very serious. Type 2 juvenile diabetes is way up in our society and it is completely preventable. Your daughter may...
