Whole or Vitamin D Milk: Alimentum
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Alimentum
Asked by A.F. from Indianapolis
on February 26, 2010
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Hi moms, my son turned one yesterday. He had a milk protein sensitivity as an infant, so we supplemented breastmilk with Alimentum. He refused breastfeeding at 9 mon...
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- my daughter was on the ever so lovely alimentum until she was 2 yrs old because of the lactose / dairy intolerance. the ONLY thing that worked for us was adding RICE M...
- Our son was on Alimentum for a long time and I was so looking forward to him getting off of it when he was around a year old mostly because of the cost. He could not ...
- Why not try goat's, almond or coconut mlk?
Similac Alimentum
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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I have been writing on here a bit about my son and his acid reflux. My doctor now gave him similac alimentum. I guess it is a perscription formula. He hates it. Wh...
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- My oldest daughter was on Nutramigen, it worked wonders! She was sooo much happier! =] Good luck!
- My daughter used Enfamil Nutramigen....It was wonderful.
- We used Alimentum for DS. (BTW this might be covered under your health insurance due to a mandate in MA so it's worth checking). DS didn't like it at first, but he s...
15 Month Old on Alimentum
Asked by C.M. from Knoxville
on June 9, 2010
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My 15 month old daughter is back on 100% Alimentum after trying whole milk, soy milk, rice milk, and special toddler formula. All caused severe constipation and perso...
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- Two of my kids were on alimentum until 2 years old. We didn't realize my son was food-sensitive (dairy/soy/gluten) until he was 15 months, and by that time he had deve...
- My son was breastfed til 15 months then switched to whole milk then started having major diarrhea so after testing it was determined he had a milk allergy (testing was...
- my daughter had to be on breastmilk/formula for the first 2 years. She grew accustomed to soy milk in the third year of life (yeah, it took almost a year) and now reg...
Question About Similac Alimentum
Asked by S.M. from Richmond
on July 11, 2008
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I have a two month old who has had some feeding issues. His doctor put him on Alimentum two days ago because of his spitting up. He had been gaining weight well. My do...
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- Wow, 6 ounces per feeding for a 2 month old seems a lot! But then again, like you said, he is a big baby. My daughter is nearly 15 weeks old and is taking 5 ounces p...
- Hello - My 6 month old has been on Alimentum pretty much since birth due to severe reflux. We tried other formulas, but he spit up a lot and didn't want to eat. ...
- Lots of babies I know, including my son. When I started supplementing formula when I was at work, he wouldn't eat much put was still gaining some weight, but very gas...
Similac Alimentum Vs. Enfamil Nutramigen
Asked by N.S. from Dayton
on September 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I'm back again. My sweet boy is 12 weeks old and while this is NOT what I want to do, I'm beginning to feel its in my babe's best chance at happiness:-) I've ...
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- HI, i was in the same place with my baby. I really did not want to give up on the nursing since I really enjoyed with my son, however, once switching to alimentum she ...
- Have you already stopped breastfeeding? My little guy had very very bad reflux (enough to get the doctors concerned). We saw so many specialists testing for diseases ...
- We have only used the Alimentum, my son had a milk protein sensitivity, and I was breastfeeding--tried for 5 weeks to get all dairy out of my diet, and he seemed to do...
8 Month Old on Alimentum formula...Could It Be a Milk Protein Allergy?
Asked by C.W. from Topeka
on January 9, 2012
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Hi moms! So if you've been following my questions, my infant has had a rough go. Up until she was 5 months we couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. Thought it w...
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- My child had a milk protein allergy and was switched to Alimentum....it worked... please be carful with the constipation... my son got a hernia from the pushing... T...
- My daughter had a milk protein allergy as an infant and we switched to soy and she was fine, but she didn't have any of the symptoms you describe. Had the soy formula...
- Give it some time. Our first son had a milk/soy protein intolerance. He was on Elecare (a prescription amino acid based formula). At 9 months our pediatric GI dr re...
Nutramigen Vs. Alimentum
Asked by K.L. from Tampa
on June 20, 2008
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My 5 week old has been through 4 formulas (Similac Adv., Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil AR, and Isomil). The next step is hypoallergenic formula. Has anyone had any succ...
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- When my now almost 6 yr old was a infant we went through alot of different formulas with him.We tried both of those formulas and we had no luck with either or.The one...
- Just a little information I wish someone had given me with my firstborn. (He is now 7 yrs old) If your little one is allergic or sensitive to lactose it will take up t...
- My 2 year old is allergic to soy and cow's milk. I breast fed for most of the first year and just cut them out of my diet (a great way to lose weight, by the way) But...
17 Month Old Son Doesn't like Whole Milk
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on April 6, 2008
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My son is 17 months old. He still drinks 2oz Similac Alimentum formula and 4 oz whole milk out of a bottle. Per the pediticians orders, I had to start whole milk gra...
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- Our son hated milk when we started it. Our pediatrician said that milk was overrated and that as long as he was getting calcium from other sources, that was okay for ...
- respect his choice. trust that he will get what he needs when he is offered healthy/natural food. think of all teh cultures that dont even use cow's milk. my two...
- My daughter was the same way, and she still will hardly ever drink milk (at 25 months). You could try a regular cup with a straw - the novelty might get him to drink b...
Has Anyone Tried Similac Alimentum Formula?
Asked by J.M. from New York
on November 20, 2009
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Someone suggested that I use Similac Alementum. My son is 6 months and gets real gassy and spits up a lot. He is now using Zantac due to a reaction to his Cereal. ...
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- I tried Similac Alementum for my son when he was about 2 months old. But it was for diahorrea and it works.I used it for about a month. Then I gradually give him back...
- Yes, I have two boys one that is gonna be 2 and the other ones just turn 6 months and both of them used Alimentum and it worked great for them. Neither one of my son...
- I am a mom to three kids. My oldest is six years now. She went on the similac alementum at three months. It was night and day!!! Everyone said she just had colic, ...
Whole Milk Vs. 2% Milk at Age 1
Asked by L.G. from Washington DC
on February 7, 2008
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My daughter is 10 1/2 months old and I am starting to look forward to her first birthday when I can say good-bye to formula. I know that at age 1 I will be able to st...
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- Hi L., I am a NICU RN and agree with Dana B. Research says that babies need whole milk until they are two. The fat in whole milk is essenial for development. I have...
- Fat is essential to brain development. Since milk continues to be a staple of most children's diets during their second year, and it is full of other vitamins and nut...
- this is something you ca talk to your babies dr about at her next appointment. babies need the extra fat that's why they want them on whole milk.my children didnt dr...
