Lactose-Free: Neocate
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Has anyone had any experience with neocate formula?
Asked by S.D. from Chicago
on February 13, 2009
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Hi,
My 4 1/2 mo old daughter has an exczema like rash that comes and goes. My husband too her to the Dr. for her 4 mo checkup & asked him about it. Dr. said it could...
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- don't switch formulas so quickly. Can mess up a babies tummy. Go to a pediatric allergist if you really question it. Children who are allergic to milk with have a mo...
- I think my 3.5 month old has the same thing. But the MD just brushed off the rash and told us to use dreft, and Aveeno. I too think its ezcema as it comes and goes a...
- If it is a milk allergy, soy would work but about 60% of kids with milk allergy are also allergic to soy. If you use formula, milk-based is the best choice. Soy and H...
Neocate or Nutramigen?
Asked by M.K. from Provo
on August 13, 2009
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My daughter has been exclusively breastfed for six months. However, I am 8 weeks pregnant again and I am having a hard time meeting her demands. I feed her five to six...
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- M., It was determined that my 2 kids have sensativities to dairy. Because formula's are either super expensive or they just don't make what you are needing...I had my...
- We used Nutramigen for our lactose intolerant daughter with great success. It sounds like you're dealing with allergies, though. You might just try whichever is chea...
- Hi there!! I have a 20 month old son who also had a milk allergy/intolerance when he was born also. I breastfed for the first 8 weeks and then went to formula. Started...
Lactose Intolerant Newborn
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2008
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Did/does anyone have a lactose intolerant little one? It was just recently determined that my nephew is lactose intolerant. He is 10 weeks old. My SIL is really concer...
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- My son has problems with lactose as well. I cut out all dairy in my diet so I could continue breastfeeding. That seemed to work fine. It was hard for me because I l...
- Both of my children were lactose intolerant. I put them both on Soy formula. One at 3 months the other I new sooner so around 6 weeks. I very successfully used Enfamil...
- Please try and stick to breastfeeding. My sister in law went through the same thing when it came to her daughter's food allergies. The biggest thing she regretted wa...
Formula
Asked by D.N. from Tampa
on April 17, 2007
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As some of you already know from my previous cries out for help, I have a colicky baby with GERD (reflux) who was being breastfed, but now is on formula (to 1-see if i...
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- When you transition from different formulas, do what the first mom suggested and ease her into it. I feel so bad for you and her! I hate that doctor's give the advis...
- I give my baby of 2months infant gas relief drops and it has worked. And i also give him the same formula you give your baby. AND MY BABY HAS A LITTLE RELEX AND THE DO...
- Hi D. - I would try the Enfamil again, but trying mixing it half & half w/the Good Start to see if that helps reduce the crying...if that works, continue with mixing t...
Soy Formula
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on July 24, 2010
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Is soy formula not good for infants? I have read a couple articles on it and I'm a little confused? Is there another formula that is not milk based that is affordable?
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- I would ask your doctor. We used soy formula and now use soy milk per our doctor. It has been a total lifesaver for us.
- If your child has trobule tolerting milk or has a milk allergy it is 80% likely to be allergic/intolernt to soy as well. There are also articles on soy giving too muc...
- Hi Kc, Goat's milk is a good alternative. It is closest to mother's milk. Tonya is right on but I wouldn't add the molasses. Molasses can have the same dangers as h...
Allergic to Formula?
Asked by S.T. from El Paso
on March 6, 2008
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I have been pumping and feeding my 5 month old breast milk up until now, but my milk supply is dwindling, and I am ready to put her on formula. We tried Similac formu...
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- Hi S., My little guy has been on formula since the get-go because he was adopted at two days old. However, he did not have a BM for 5 weeks w/o a suppository. Our p...
- hi try using soy milk my granddaughter was the same way and she did real good on the soy milk
- I had the same problem with my now 11 month old daughter. The doctors told me I had to even quit breast feeding her because of her milk protein allergy/lactose intoler...
Elecare Formula
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on April 27, 2011
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I am in need of some help from moms that have babies on elecare formula. my DD has struggled with BM's, constipation, excess gas and stomach since she was born. I trie...
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- Our first son was on elecare. Per the pedi GI dr - it tastes horrible, so most babies won't take to it right away. She suggested that we go to the health food store ...
- My niece was on it and she did fine, but I couldn't hold her because it made her smell sooooo bad. I would try coconut milk instead. That's what they have her on now a...
- Good Morning, My son has milk allergy protein, we went through several formulas and then started on ALIMENTUM, it worked for us. good luck with your baby,,i hope s...
Formula Issues
Asked by M.T. from Boston
on May 25, 2009
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I'm hoping someone may have some advice or have experienced the same issue. My 6 week old daughter had started out on Enfamil Lipil. She seemed to have such severe...
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- Both my boys had the exact same problems. We put them both on Alimentum and it worked like a charm!!! Give it a try, good luck!!
- M. sorry for your heart break, have you tried the Nestle Good Start, has several breat milk proteins and was gentle enough for my son who was breast fed. Best of Lu...
- Hi, It seems you got alot of responses. I didnt read them, but for us we switched to Nutramgin. It is $$, but my insurance covered it for one year(dr wrote prescri...
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...
What Formula for a Colicky Baby?
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on December 9, 2008
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One of my friend needs a recommendation for the formula she should use for her 1 month old colicky baby. Appreciate your responses.
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- Try the Target Brand Gentle Formula in the purple canister. Only about $12 a can I think and it's the same thing as the Enfamil. Also, try gas drops, gripe water and c...
- Similac Sensitive worked great for us. I also nursed so at that age she mostly had breast milk. Both of my brothers used it for their kiddos also. You can usually g...
- only 1 mo old is not too late to try re-lactating; it would be tough, and not as high a chance for success as if she were nursing from the beginning, but it could be w...
