Lactose-Free: Luv
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Formula
Asked by C.C. from Boston
on January 29, 2007
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my daughter has just turned one. She is my first. is it to early to take her off formula? She is allergic to milk and soy, so i have no idea what else to give her t...
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- Hi C., if your child is allergic to milk and soy, then you can try Rice milk, make sure you get the one that is fortified with the vitamins, she have a chocolet variet...
- I say ask the Doctor. :0) I should add: My son could NOT handle regular formula at all, and we had him on soy formula for a year, but then at his 1 year, the Dr tol...
- my sister went trhru this too. her son couldnt have milk so she gave him lactaid. he was fine with it until he finally outgrew the lactose intollerance
Parents Choice Formula and Diapers.
Asked by A.C. from Springfield
on September 15, 2011
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Just curious how many of you actually buy and use Parents Choice Formula and Diapers. Currently we are using Symalac for forumula and Huggies for diapers. My husband...
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- My BFFs ped told her not to use the generic formulas because he didn't like some of the cheaper additives. But who knows?? Perhpas it was hurting the price of his st...
- My Ped says there is no difference w/ the formula and I'd ur child can tolerate it u can use it. I also have found the generic @ target and sam's is cheap and workds :...
- All of the makes are excellent out there, but here are my favorites. Good start, because is highly recommended for babys with troubled tummies. It's very gentle fo...
His Diaper Rash Is Finally Gone!!!!!
Asked by A.S. from San Diego
on November 23, 2009
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Hi guys does anyone have any recommendations for me? My son just turned one and we are still giving him formula with some cows milk in it. We started with whole milk b...
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- A couple of table spoons of baking soda in a shallow bath should do the trick. You can also try calendula cream from the healthfood store or wholefoods - both remedies...
- Hi A., First of all, I am so jealous that you are living in So Cal and are able to stay home. That is my dream as well. Congratulations to you. As far as you...
- His body is reacting to the milk. He may be lactose intolerant. I would get rid of the milk and stick to familiar stuff for awhile. When it clears, you can try it a...
Persistent Diaper Blowouts
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on November 30, 2011
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My 8 month old has ALWAYS been an epic pooper. At least once a day he has a diaper blow-out. I thought that once he started solids his poo's consistency would firm u...
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- I was going to ask about breastfeeding too...my son (1.5) still has the same problem-but he still nurses quite a bit. If he is on formula-I'd have to think it would b...
- I actually have a my 2nd boy and am opposite the 1st post with luvs, we were using huggies and pampers when he was little, was exclusively breastfed until he started s...
- HI! My son also had trouble with this. I found that I could tighten up his stools a bit by adding a little extra rice and bananas to his diet, and that's really help...
How Does One Request a Second Opinion Specialist
Asked by D.B. from San Francisco
on December 16, 2007
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My son has major constipation issues and the pediatrician continues to say how common it is and that he will grow out of it and to try this or that. Any recommendatio...
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- I know this isn't exactly what you asked for advice about, but have you considered seeing a natropath for your son's constipation? A healthy intestinal system is achi...
- I think you should just tell your ped the truth. Be open with him or her and say, " I respect your opinion and trust you with my child's care on most issues but I'm re...
- I have problems with my son as well and we have figured out that we have to limit the amount of dairy and bread that we give him. He MUST have a fruit or vegetable at...
18 Month Old Gets Ear Infections with Every Cold
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2008
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My son gets an ear infection with every cold he gets. He's seen an ENT, and they recommend he get tubes if he gets another infection. My husband and I are against th...
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- Take all milk products out of your child's diet once the cold comes on- you will see a huge difference in congestion and ear ache.
- Hi S., I was in the exact same situation. My 15 month old had repeated ear infections and at 18 months we opted to have tubes placed in both ears. (As a side note...
- My son also had an ear infection with every cold. They recommended tubes when he was about 14 months old. We were willing to try whatever it took to take the pain fr...
