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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...
High Allergy Baby- Is Neocate Formula Ok?
Asked by N.W. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2009
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has anyone had any bad reactions to Neocate formula? i have a baby allergic to soy, dairy, wheat, nuts, corn, eggs, garlic, beats, pork... you get the point. i'm still...
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- Lots of great advice here and I agree. Keep breastfeeding and if you need to use a formula use the Neocate (sounds just like a doctor who will also tell you that vacci...
- I would continue breastfeeding for sure!!!! It is always the best!!!! You are doing the right thing. Doctors dont' know everything. I hope you are not vaccinating this...
- I'm sure that having a very limited diet is a pain for you, but it sounds like you're wanting to just continue breastfeeding. I would stick with it, if you're baby is...
Baby Crying
Asked by E.G. from Chicago
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, I have a 6 week old baby boy and for the past few days hes been crying non stop!! I dont know whats wrong with him I feel bad. I try everything. He only wants t...
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- Hi. I see there are a lot of responses, I haven't read any, but thought that I'd say to try and wear your baby in a sling/carrier a lot. It sounds like he likes to b...
- That was common for me also. I have 2 daughters-one is 3 and the other is 4 mos. My 4 mo old always wanted to be held and would cry non-stop when I put her down. Sh...
- could be alot of things. he's not getting enough to eat. could be he as a digestive problem. mine cried after meals for hours till we discovered he would have bad gas....
How to handle eczema on infant?
Asked by S.R. from Boston
on March 27, 2008
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My baby was diagnosed with Eczema when she was 3 months.She is now 4 1/2 months.We are using hydrolatum on her body which gives her relief but my concern is I end up u...
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- Eczema is usually a symptom of a food or chemical allergy. While lotions and creams will help relieve discomfort, they will not fix the problem until you find the tru...
- I would consider food allergies. Look especially at dairy, wheat and corn. If your nursing try eliminating them from your diet and see what happens. You can get mor...
- I and my son both have Eczema. The best lotion is Eucerine (not sure how to spell) make sure it is the one in the jar though. Much thicker. Also for my sons face I use...
Baby Eczema
Asked by M.Y. from Denver
on July 6, 2009
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I am looking for a remedy for baby eczema. I have a 3 1/2 month girl. She constantly has this on her face. She has it on her arms, legs, and belly area. I have used M...
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- My daughter had baby eczema as well. She is VERY fair - blonde, green eyes and light skin... I had the best luck with Cetaphil cream. Just buy it at Target, Wal Mart...
- My doctor recommended CeraVe lotion (usually with beauty products rather than the regular lotions), which I think helped. We definitely need to use a steriod cream oc...
- Just a few days ago we say Dr. Daniel Leung at National Jewish in the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology clinic. He said to bathe in warm water in a onesie for a min. o...
Infant Reflux
Asked by S.W. from Austin
on September 5, 2009
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My four month old son spits up all the time, i've taken him to the dr's office, even specialist can't tell me nothing.......arggggg.....someone please tell me whatelse...
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- When my son was born he had a hard time gaining weight and keeping food down until our pedi told us to nurse for half an hour and then follow up with a soy formula bot...
- My son was put on prevacid for his reflux when he was 5 days old. It helped....but putting him on the Similac AR formula (that has rice starch added) is what finally g...
- Hi S., After you feed your son keep him elevated for about 1 hour. Also you need to elevate his bed and put him in a harness at night. It will not hurt him it jus...
Infant with Reflux
Asked by C.S. from Wichita Falls
on May 21, 2008
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I have a almost 5 month old baby boy with reflux. He was born 13 weeks early. The doctor has him on previcid and it has not seemed to work. We have him on the Similic ...
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- C., My son was 13 weeks early and had reflux as well. The prevacid NEVER worked for him. We tried so many things and then found out he also had some type of prote...
- C. Here is an AWESOME book that you should read: "Colic Solved" by Dr. Bryan Vartabedian (sp?) It is all about reflux, milk protein allergy, signs to look for, typica...
- Hi C., I know exactly what you are going through. My baby had reflux really bad when she was first born. i thought I was going to die. She wouldn't go to sleep all she...
Trying to Find a Good Baby Formula for a Sensitive Baby
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2009
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What is a Good Baby Formula for my friend's baby who was born with a Disability and has trouble keeping Formula down? My friend's Mom's Milk drying up due to severe st...
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- Have her talk to the doctor about Enfamil Nutramigen. It's really easy to digest. It's expensive, but can be worth it. Her doc should be able to provide some samples.
- hi, my name is J. and my daugher had severe GERD which causes relfux vomiting stomach aches ect.. it is a horrible thing to have to deal with and its sad to see as wel...
- C., My son drinks Similac Alimentum. He's allergic to both dairy and soy and had severe reflux until we eliminated both of those items from out diets. He was breas...
Colic Baby
Asked by A.H. from Oklahoma City
on October 22, 2007
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I could need some help. I have a 4 week old son and he is crying 24/7. I'm so excausted. To the beginn i was breastfeeding him, but then my milk went away. I only got ...
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- Try similac soy formula. It's very easy on the baby's tummy. That's what my doctor recomended to me with my baby.
- Hi A., I know you've already gotten a lot of responses, but I don't think anyone has mentioned the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block", yet. You can find it at the...
- Sorry to hear that...my daughter did the very same thing and it's horrible! I used a soy based formula when I was not breastfeeding. There is not much you can do. M...
I Need Help with My Colic Baby
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on December 15, 2009
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i'm a new mom and i need some advice... i have an 8 week old baby who is very fussy at times and some of the time a perfect angel(when she is sleeping). she only slee...
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- Well I used to take them for car rides. I know that might not be possible, so I also strolled them back and forth in a buggy right in the house. Even in small rooms th...
- GRIPE WATER!!! I wish I had known about it when my daughter had colic!!! Walgreens carries it. It's herbs like dill and ginger, all natural. My friend told me about it...
- I have no solid advice for you, I just want to let you know that you WILL get through it. I was in the same boat with my first, and it is frustrating and exhausting. ...
