Soy: Infant, A&D
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Can Formula Cause Diaper Rash for a Breastfed Baby?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I've breastfed my baby since birth but he's beginning to lose interest and not gaining weight as well. So, I've been supplementing with some formula after I nurse him...
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- Hi A., We had the opposite affect with our son when he was a newborn. The breast milk made his BM to be so watery and it made the worst little rash on his bottom t...
- Most diaper rashes have nothing to do with formula; however, it is possible. Here is a list of the types of diaper rashes: Chafing dermatitis. Also known as frictio...
- If you think it is the formula than try another brand or type (like soy ). Once the rash clears up go back to the original type. If another rash develops, you know it'...
Baby Won't Take Formula
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on September 10, 2008
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I am looking to start weaning my 8 month old son, but am having problems getting him to take formula. He will take a bottle, no problem, but he won't take formula. I...
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- Why not just add more solids and skip the formula? Breastmilk is not only better nutritionally, but it also tastes a whole lot better! You have a smart baby. At thi...
- I had to wean at the exact same time as you (8 mos) because I got pregnant and dried up. Mine wouldn't even take a bottle or formula. I even tried milk and he wouldn't...
- Well, this goes against the grain, but... Mix breast milk slowly into the diff types of formula like 1oz formula and 6oz breast and see if that works. I would also m...
Problems with My 12 Month Old Drinking Both Regular Milk and Soy
Asked by T.S. from Washington DC
on November 9, 2009
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I have a 12 month old little boy he was on ailimentum formula as an infant my Dr. swithched him first to Soy b/c he stopped wanting to drink the formula and he is 1 ye...
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- If you go gradual, he should be fine. My daughter had the diahrea the first week we tried milk, so we switched to lactaid and she still had it. I took her completely...
- My son (2) has similar (but much less dramatic) issues with cow milk, and I don't personally like soy b/c it makes me gassy (just background info ;) ) So we asked the...
- if you really want to rule out a "milk" product he should be having normal bowels before he tries something new. otherwise you cannot say what the cause of the loose ...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
Breastfed Infant Is Suffering from Constipation
Asked by D.G. from San Diego
on July 8, 2008
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I was wondering how any of you have dealt with an infant suffering from constipation. I have a two month old who was going No. 2 normally up until a few days ago. Th...
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- Hi Both my exclusively breast-fed babies did the same thing. In fact, my sister was visiting, and she was the one that noticed my son hadnt pooped for 3 days!!!!! D...
- As a doctor, I can tell you that your doctor should have told you that BF babies will have anywhere from one BM per 10 days to 10 per day. As long as it is soft, musta...
- Have you tried giving your baby some water in between feeds? I know that it sucks to think that you may have to stick the thermometer up there but it does work, well m...
Do Baby Vitamins (With Iron) Really Stain Their Teeth?
Asked by J.L. from Tucson
on February 9, 2008
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My 9-mo-old son has recently begun rejecting baby cereal. It's the age - he's trying out finger foods. He eats solids several times a day and is breastfed (with one ...
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- I have "heard" of it staining your teeth, do you put it in juice ? Seems to be the best way instead of directly. It is a great vitamin...but I think it is possible fo...
- J., Yes, iron supplements can stain baby's teeth, but supplements shouldn't be necessary -- The best "multi-vitamin" or "prenatal" you can take is not a vitamin suppl...
- I gave both my girls Poly-vi-sol and never had trouble with discoloration of their teeth. Never heard of this before, either. I think you're ok - I've known a lot of...
Baby Eczema
Asked by L.L. from Knoxville
on November 2, 2006
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My son developed Eczema at 4 months he is now 5 months and the condition is progressing more. We have changed his formula to Nutramigen Lipil, from Dreft to All Free a...
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- Hi L., I am 30 and have had a severe case of eczema all of my life (my mom says it was diagnosed at 3 mos). I read through all of the responses and you were given ...
- L., I definitely know how you feel about your son's eczema. Like your son, ours also developed eczma around the same time. My little boy is now 18 months old. We have...
- my son had the same problem.his started when he was 2.it started with a little place on his face.then it was all over him.i went from doctor to doctor and they just ke...
Baby Has a Terrible Diaper Rash...
Asked by H.L. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone has a good cure for diaper rash. I am trying to allow my baby's bottom to get air, applying Balmex, and changing him frequently. I am seeing...
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- I was going to suggest Boudreaux's Butt Paste but several people here already mentioned it. I'm glad I read through this thread because I wasn't aware of the alternati...
- Poor guy! It's important not to use diaper wipes on him until he heals up as they will burn his poor skin (or at least run water through them thoroughly to take out a...
- Hey H. You may have to call the doctor cause it may be a yeast infection. Brendan got them a lot and there is a special medicine that they have to prescribe. Hope h...
Remedies for Horrible Baby Eczema?
Asked by A.H. from Richmond
on February 24, 2010
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my 3 month old has the worst eczema, we put mittens on his hands, but he still scratches his face until his cheeks have puss leaking out. the ped told us he's too you...
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- oh i feel for him and you. my daughter had it appear at 3 mos also and it lasted until she was about 8-9 mos old. the california baby cream is the best thing i tried. ...
- Well I.m an adult with psoarisis but I remeber being little and my brother having eczema. Alot of new babies get this especially in the winter months, on the checks ha...
- Eczema is a result of liver toxicity. Best to treat it from the inside out. When you use all sort of creams, (PLEASE do NOT put Vaseline or other petroleum products o...
