Lactose-Free: Earth's Best
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Organic Formula with Cane Sugar Versus Regular Formula with Lactose
Asked by J.K. from New York
on July 16, 2008
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I have been feeding my 5 month old Similac Organic from birth. Back in May the New York Times article came out stating that Similac Organic uses cane sugar which is m...
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- Try talking to your doctor about a baby version of Lactaid. Most people are lactose intollerent so the switch could simply be from the type of sugar and not the organ...
- Hello J., I'd stick with the sugar cane. lactose is from milk w/ can give you Gastro Intestinal issues. it's very hard to find anything with sugar anymore! everthi...
- We used Earth's Best Infant formula. Our baby started off with gas issues when being breast fed, though this cleared up. He didn't get any gas from the formula. Below ...
Formula
Asked by I.K. from New York
on October 1, 2010
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My son is eight month. I want to swich from breastmilk to formula because he dosent take the breast. I have to exclusively pump. Which formula is best. I tried enfamil...
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- Is it possible that your son is allergic to dairy? My daughter has a dairy allergy and could never accept regular formula (she would vomit it up). It was easiest to ...
- With my first I used Similac, and with my second I used Parent's Choice (Walmart brand). My doctor said generic is just as good. It's possible that formula is just...
- You have to use it more than once, it may take time for his tummy to get used to the change. I would start by mixing it half and half with breast milk so the transiti...
Acne/Rash From Soy Formula?
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I've had to supplement with formula as I'm not producing enough at the moment. I gave my daughter a soy formula (earth's best brand) one night. My husband used a lacto...
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- Hello T.-when I went from breastfeeding to formula my baby developed dry skin also. There is nothing more pure then mommy's milk so I wouldn't doubt that her body is ...
- many different elements can cause skin rashes on a child, but it is wise to try to find the source. because dairy can be hard on young digestive systems and the soy f...
- Hi T.-- I agree with Natalie on the regular formula thing...unless there is a ethical or medical reason, you should probably try the regular 1st. I would just chec...
Organic Formula
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on April 5, 2010
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So I saw an organic soy formula at the health food store and was wonering if anyone has every tried any type of organic formula. what did you think of it? How did your...
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- My daughter was on Soy formular and then when she was 2 the whole family went soy and we are a very happy bunch lol. As far as "effects on sexual maturation" she devel...
- Stay away from soy if at all possible. Soy can have longterm effects on sexual maturation. best, k
- I used an organic formula with my son and he did very well. I didn't use the soy one though.
Soy Formula
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on March 20, 2008
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I am looking to switch my 6 month old son to soy formula as many have told me it helps with spitting up issues and gas pains. All I want to know from other Mom's who ...
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- Hi M., My son whom is 13.5 weeks old is currently on Enfamil Soy. We started supplementing him with the regular enfamil while we were in the hospital because he wa...
- My son had HORRIBLE gas/pains from breast milk and milk-based formulas when he was an infant. I put him on soy and it was a miracle! He eventually outgrew the reaction...
- Hello M. B., I have a 2 year old. He had a lot of gas problems and cholic!!!! GentleEase was the only one we could use!! However, I found that Gripe Water and this w...
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...
Switching Formula's
Asked by J.R. from Fresno
on April 19, 2007
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I was wondering what to do about my 4 weeks olds fussiness. I just switched his formula yesterday hoping that it would do the trick, but it has seemed to make him even...
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- try EARTH'S BEST, it's the only one that didn't give my son horrible gas M.
- Hi J., I went through the same thing with my son when he first started formula. I ended up switching 3 times till I finally found one that didnt bother his tummy. You...
- Hello there, When My son was fussy when he was a newborn I tried enfamel gentelesse (I don't know if I spelled it right) but it is in a purple can. I had him...
Organic Formula?
Asked by B.K. from New York
on April 1, 2008
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Is organic forumula better for baby than standard formula? My 7 week old is currently on Gentlease from Enfamil to supplement but am considering trying him on Similac ...
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- Hi Kristin, Yes, Organic is better than standard. The ingredients come from a more healty source. Good Luck N.
- If your baby is not having any problems digesting the Enfamil formula you are currently feeding him/her then it may be good to stick to it. If you really want to try ...
- Hi Kristin, I supplement with Earth's Best Infant Formula. It's an Organic dairy based powder formula. You can get it at diapers.com. I did not want to have to ...
Soy Formula
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on January 14, 2008
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Does anyone know any negative effects of switching my son to soy formula? The doctor recommended it but I was wondering if I should pursue other options. input? Als...
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- If the doctor recommended it, it's probably the best for your boy. I do have to warn you though. It smells HORRIBLE when it comes back out/up. My girl had gas to begin...
- Hey K.. Well I hope my other message did not post I was in mid sentence. But this is what happens when you have a nosey 3 year old. Anyway my little one would not ta...
- The only real side effect of soy is that it really smells. As far as switching it depends on why the doctor said that. If it was only because he only eats 2 oz or an...
Formula Recommendations?
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on November 15, 2007
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I may have to do some supplementing after 5 months of exclusively breastfeeding. I am not sure where I land with the formulas. I tend to want to go with something no...
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- I did my own formula with almond milk as base...I added liquid vitamins for children but only put like half a teaspoon of Brainchild vitamins and minerals too...and fo...
- I used powdered Isomil (soy-based) formula for my older daughter, but my 2nd daughter was very sensitive and threw up a lot, so the pediatrician recommended Alimentum ...
- Hi C., We supplemented with Similac Isomil soy formula. Our daughter did very well with it. We only gave her, at the most, 10 oz a day because breatsfeeding was her...
