Milk, Dairy & Formula: Earth's Best
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Allergic to Dairy
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on September 29, 2006
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My one year old is allergic to dairy. This was easy when he was on formula and baby food because I didn't really worry about. Now I am feeding him Rice Milk but I am...
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- Your son's doctor may not recommend soy because a certain percentage of children who are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy. The trouble with rice and soy milk...
- My chld has multiple allergies, including dairy. Yes, soy is questionable. Many dairy-allergic children are also allergic to soy protein, plus the estrogen issue so...
- Do you know what it is in the milk that he's allergic to? My daughter is allergic to something that's in milk but not in yogurt or cheese, which she loves. I give her ...
Milk Versus Soy Formula
Asked by N.S. from Tucson
on May 28, 2009
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Hi moms! Our baby is currently on soy formula. When his sister was 18 months, we found out that she was allergic to the milk protein, and probably had been since she...
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- anther thing to consider is that soy allergies are just as prevelant as milk allergies. my son was sensitive to milk, so i gave him a lot of soy his second year. he en...
- N., If I were you I would go to www.mercola.com and type soy or soy formula into the site search box. This should provide you with a wealth of information. I don't ...
- It's good that you listen to your gut instinct and are seeking information about this. Soy is not good, but dairy isn't really either. A better solution is good, pure,...
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...
Seeking Snacks Ideas for My Son with Dairy Allergy and Wheat Intolerance
Asked by L.H. from Los Angeles
on August 25, 2008
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I am hoping to get some great snack ideas from other mom's for my son who has a dairy allergy and a wheat intolerance. He can eat Cheerios because they have a very sm...
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- Hi L., haven't read any of the other comments but here's what I can offer... although my son isn't gluten intolerant, I was tagged as "sensetive" so we try to be con...
- Check out Mommywood.com They have excellent information on allergies as well as tons of other great mommy related info.
- Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins and orange slices for vitamin c, and maybe banana slices with strawberry slices too. Also celery sticks and carrots sticks...
Allergic to Rice Cereal?!?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on January 25, 2008
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Hi Mommas. I was wondering if there are mommas whose babies are allergic to rice cereal? We've been given my 8 1/2 mo old bb rice cereal since he was ~ 4 1/2 mo old ...
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- It is more likely something in the cereal rather than the rice itself. For example, some rice cereals contain soy and since your son is allergic to soy, that could wel...
- My children could neither one take the rice cereal without throwing it up. I changed to oatmeal or multigrain and changed brands and they were fine. For somee reason...
- It could also be due to an additive in the cereal. I used to make my own by putting different whole grains in a coffe bean grinder.
Allergic to Rice Cereal?
Asked by L.P. from Philadelphia
on August 10, 2008
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My daughter is 5 months old and just started eating rice cereal. At first she just had a little hive under her eye or a few little dots of "irritation" by her mouth. ...
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- Did she recently have any shots? It could be a reaction from the shots and not the cereal. My son had probelms with constipation so i didn't give him the rice cereal ...
- My daughter seemed to be allergic to the rice cereal at that age too...she would get a patch of eczema on her arm. I stopped giving it for a while and used oatmeal in...
- Just a thought, my son could not have rice cereal from 3 months - 3 years and a few months. He was allergic to soy and some rice cereals contain soy. he grew out of it...
Less Dairy Diet
Asked by A.L. from Boston
on June 16, 2008
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I am wondering what other mom's are feeding their 1 year old children. My daughter loves dairy and therefore seems more constipated often. I have backed off some of he...
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- Hi A., My little guy turns one this week. He likes cooked egg yolk, homemade pancakes, whole grain mini waffles (Earth's Best makes them) nectarines, mangoes (we also...
- Hi A., I have found the perfect cure for constipation. Ground flax seed mini muffins. http://www.spiffyman.com/recipes-super-flax-muffins.html My favorite is the b...
- I gave my daughter soy milk w/ cheerios in a bowl & spoon (takes them a while but its a great way for them to learn), french toast sticks, mini pancakes, oatmeal and f...
Should I Switch My Baby from Milk-based Formula to Soy Formula????
Asked by E.L. from Jacksonville
on March 5, 2009
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Hi Mama's- I am going to talk with my baby's pediatrician at her next check up but I wanted the opinion of other mamma's first. I would like to hear from all moms but ...
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- Is going organic the only reason you want to start soy? I ask because there is an organic formula...well, several, really. We used Similac Organic, but there's also ...
- Our pediatrician switched our son to soy when he was 2 months old because they said he was lactose intolerant. We kept him on it until 12 months. If I could go back I ...
- why do you want to switch? have you changed your diet to change your milk? meaning, if you want to go organic via formula, then is your diet organic? something to thin...
Formula HELP
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on May 18, 2010
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My daughter is 8 weeks old. I have been breast feeding and supplementing about 6 oz of formula a day. I am using Similac because Enfamil she threw up immediately aft...
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- Hi K. I think that you did absolutely the right thing to consult your MD pediatritian first. I like going to homeopathic doctors (chiro, acupuncturist, etc) myself...
- 6 oz is nothing, you could easily boost your supply to fill that in. If you are away from her, and that is why she needs it, it will be harder to do, but still possibl...
- Follow what your MD says. Corn syrup is fine, High Fructose corn Syrup may nor be as satisying but normal corn syrup is ok. Talk to your MD. B. v,O. ...
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.
