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Has Anyone Used Infant Neocate Formula?
Asked by J.N. from Denver
on July 24, 2008
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Our 3 month old was just put on Neocate to see if it cleares up the mucus in her poop. If you have used this formula you know how expensive it is. Is there anything ...
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- I have a whey formula for my son (age 2.5)...What I wanted to pass on is that it took some calling and all, but if I bought 4 cases of cans (made by Nestle) then it wa...
- My daughter is on Neocate infant as well, and has been since she was 3 months old. It did wonders for her. She went from blood in her stool and mucousy poops to no b...
- Hi J., Our 11-month-old twins are on Neocate. We fought to get them on it when they were around 2 months old. Yes, we know how expensive it is - but our insurance...
What Age Can I Start Solids
Asked by T.R. from Springfield
on January 19, 2007
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MY SON WILL BE 4 MONTHS OLD IN A WEEK. HE SEEMS UNSATISFIED WITH JUST HIS FORMULA. IS IT OK TO START SOLIDS. WHAT SOLIDS ARE THE BEST. HE IS ALLERGIC TO SOY AND MILK. ...
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- Recent research shows that the risk of food allergies decrease the later that you start solids. Waiting for your child digestive track to be more developed is a really...
- I started my kids on solid between 4-6 mo. I, like your DR.(good for your DR!) think that moms know their babies best and instinct is a pretty strong thing that we mom...
- Hi T., My daughter is 4 months.. and she's been on solids for almost 2 weeks now. All you have to do is When you start your son on solids...you just have to keep him...
Milk & Soy Protein Intolerance
Asked by M.K. from Columbia
on April 21, 2008
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A little background:
My 2 month old has been through the gauntlet already. My milk struggled to keep with her at first, so she has been on a combination of breastmil...
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- M., First, I'm overwhelmed that in the midst of all the allergy problems with your sweet new baby, you're still being so generous as to donate your milk. What a love...
- M., I went through the same thing with my son. DOn't feel guilty about not being able to breastfeed. You are doing the best for your baby. Blood in the stool in ...
- M., Though it's more restrictive, it's going to be better for your daughter in the long-run. And, some moms find that if they take pancreatic enzymes it can help the...
Similac Alimentum Stool/Bowel Movements and Increased Gas on Prevacid?
Asked by J.M. from Detroit
on March 17, 2008
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I have two questions here - Sorry -
1. Similac Alimentum Stool/Bowel Movements
I recently changed my son over from Neocate (a special hypoallergenic formula for ...
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- Hi J., I know you will be bombarded by emails, and some will probably be the same as mine, so sorry for any repetition. Have you had any second opinions? My nephe...
- The side effects of Prevacid is "Side effects may include: Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness or headache (more common in children), nausea" this is di...
- I can't really give you any advice on the stools/bm. However, if you're concerned about it talk to the doctor. As far as the prevacid - any antiacid has a tendancy t...
Constipated 16 Month Old
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on December 12, 2008
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My son has been getting constipated a lot lately - he will push and push and nothing comes out - we end up having to use a glycerin suppository to get him to poop. We...
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- sorry -- didn't read the other responses, just wanted to chime in and offer in case it's not here somewhere that the extra fiber & oils is limited by the factor of liq...
- Hi S.! My son had the same problem when he started on solid foods. Everything he ate made him constipated and we tried prune juice, apple juice, peaches,...you name...
- Try miralax or benefiber. They both mix in water or juice and he should not taste them. Start with 1 teaspoon and add a little more until stools are soft but not loose...
Getting Baby to Drink Hypoallergenic Formula
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on April 8, 2010
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My 4 month old has a milk protien allergy/intolerance and I have not eaten any dairy or soy for 3 months while breastfeeding. While he has improved, he still has some...
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- Wow, I had the exact same situation, and at the same point in time, I couldn't take the elimination diet anymore. I couldn't eat dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, fish,...
- Dairy and wheat/gluten intolerance go hand in hand. You may want to try cutting that out if your diet as well. Also start supplementing your baby with a dairy free, in...
- I highly recommend finding an online support group with other families who have htis same issue. They have already been down this road and can advise and off support i...
Eating
Asked by T.B. from St. Louis
on October 26, 2008
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Our 3 month old has never been a good eater (always fussing after 2 oz or so, and never eats more than 4 oz at a time) However, last weekend he has decided to not eat...
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- My 7 year old was a horrible eater at that age! He was the same way...NEVER drank over 4oz bottles...even at 8 months old he wouldn't eat over 4 oz. He would cry thr...
- Don't know about the red in the diaper--but would definitely look for answers if it happens again. The lack of eating and vomiting may be Gastroesophageal reflux dise...
- maybe he can't digest milk,be it formula or breast.my daughter had that problem,and I put her on soy,which solved it.Just a suggestion.
Looking for Soy Formula Alternative
Asked by J.R. from Tucson
on December 14, 2007
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My son is dairy intolerant and still on the small side. I would like to wean him so that I can tell exactly how much milk he gets on a daily basis. The challenge is ...
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- I would call National Jewish. They are one of the nation's best for allergies, and you can call their number 24 hours a day: ###-###-####. You do not have to be a pati...
- You've got a lot of great advice. I chose to give my adopted son raw cow's milk and many have told me that goat's milk is easier to digest and now we all drink almond...
- My daughter has been raised on goats milk since she was about a week or two. Dr. Sears really endorses goats milk for children and even has a recipe to make it into a ...
Moms with Reflux Babies
Asked by D.F. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2008
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Hi! My son just turned 7 months and has severe silent reflux and is on "liquid gold" similac alimentum, he is unable to break down the milk proteins in regular formul...
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- Hello. My son is going to be one in April. He has had acid reflux and could not break down milk proteins ever since he was born. Are you giving any medication? He i...
- D., have you had him checked out for celiac disease or gluten intolerance? I know it sounds odd, but wheat binders are used in many products and also in "natural flav...
- hello my son had severe reflux, they put him on medicine. i switched to advent bottles, the closest to the matraul thing, i had to feed him the bottle with his back ag...
Throwing UP!
Asked by A.B. from Lafayette
on January 26, 2008
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My daughter is 6 months old. When she was about 2 months she started throwing up alot after we would give her her bottle. Well I asked her doctor about it he said that...
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- I had a daughter who spit up constantly. It was found that she was asthmatic. She was treated for the asthma and it helped considerably.
- Sounds like she does have acid reflux. Changing her formula will not help anything. Keep up with the cereal in her formula and keep her elevated. she will out grow ...
- I have a grandaughter that has acid reflux and she takes medicine for it . Thet do make meds for babies that have bad problems with it and also AR formula.
