Soy: 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
Sam's Club Formula and Diapers
Asked by A.V. from Minneapolis
on April 5, 2007
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My mother in law and sister in law have a membership to sam's club and want to buy diapers from ther but i prefer Luvs and they said they do not sell them there they s...
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- Well, I have never used the Sams Brand Diapers, but I used Target brand. I have found that the generic ones don't hold as much. However, for younger infants I would ...
- I think the Sam's Club formula is great and saves a ton of money. The diapers are okay for the day, but mostly I buy pampers for home and at night.
- We are able to use the Sam's club diapers on our youngest but my daughter got diaper rash from them so we had to go back to Pampers/Huggies for her. I LOVE their wipe...
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...
14 Month Old with No Appetite! Please Help! I Am Worried to Death!!!!
Asked by C.T. from Jacksonville
on December 16, 2008
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My 14 month old daughter has no appetite. It's a long story so let me give you the short version. My daughter was never sick until she was about 10 months old, she als...
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- Until she starts eating again, you can keep up her calorie intake by giving her something like NextStep by Enfamil. My son was not a great eater, and this has always ...
- Hi C., I sympathize with you. My little boy is a picky eater too but he changed at 10 months also because of those stupid vaccines, which I will never, never, never ha...
- I don't think anyone can diagnose this kind of problem from symptoms only because there are so many things that can cause gastrointestinal problems, from allergies to ...
Acid Reflux
Asked by K.M. from Providence
on February 16, 2007
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My son is 10 months old and has acid reflux. To make a very long story short. He has been on Zantac since he was 2 months old. I'm now taking him to a GI specialist b...
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- My son is also 10 months and I'm a 27 yr old stay at home mom as well. I unfortunately don't have advice for you but wanted to let you know you aren't alone. My sist...
- Hi K., I have a daughter with a GI history too and she is only 9 months. I see a Pedi GI at Hasbro and I have been very happy with the results. Dr. Cerezo is fantast...
- Hello, my son is 10 months old too and has always had a problem with reflux. He has never been put on medication because it does not happen everyday. He has been on ...
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...
Diaper Rash - on Going
Asked by D.H. from Topeka
on June 18, 2009
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My daughter who is 1 1/2 has had a diaper rash for approximately 3 months on and off now. It seems to come and go. She will get a little bit of a rash and we will go...
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- Have you tried changing diaper brands or even just letting her run around without one on?
- My kids peditrician gave me 'bum balm' on thier very first appointment. There are alot of doctors that have never heard of it, and there is only one pharmacy that I k...
- Just in case this is the issue: My daughter had diaper rash when she was given apple juice with the pulp in it - th cloudy apple juice. She had no problem with clear...
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...
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...
