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Switching Formulas
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on August 12, 2007
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I have a six week old who seems to be a very good eater, however I think he might be experiencing some pretty bad bouts of gasiness. He draws his little legs up to hi...
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- I had the same problem with my daughter. We started on Similac and she seemed like she was in pain with each BM, and didn't seem to be very regular. My pediatrician sa...
- i had the same problem with my son. we took him to his pedi and found out he had extremely severe acid reflux and he was allergic to milk and soy so he got on a formul...
- I had a very similar issue with mine - after a lot of doctor's visits, I ended up trying Good Start soy. I was half breastfeeding, so I eliminated all milk products f...
Dry, Round Spots
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on March 13, 2008
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My almost 3 month old son hs developed these raised, round, scaley, dry spots on his arm. They've now appeared on his tummy and sholder. He has dry skin but these sp...
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- Could be eczema? Are they pink and have a ring-like border (or son had those early on and I thought he had ringworm)? Our baby had mild eczema, but hasn't had a flar...
- Maria, i am a peds nurse..Without knowing how big these are, i would guess less they are eczema. It is not round or any specific shape, just dry and kinda scaly. Try j...
- sounds like excema. not all that uncommon, and there are lots of ways to treat it. Also studies show that most kids out grow it as well. Good luck!
Enfamil Vs. Members Mark Vs. Target Brand...
Asked by M.I. from Orlando
on July 4, 2008
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I really would like to save money on formula. I'm currently using Enfamil, which is costing $100 a month. I've just ordered a free sample of Member's Mark formula --...
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- Hi M., My daughter just turned 8 yesterday and I had her on the Member's Mark formula when she was an infant. Like you I was concerned about the difference in name ...
- my son could only drink soy formula and I forget what brand. But to save money I called the company and told them how much my baby loved the formula and they sent me c...
- Hello M., Pretty much the generic brands are the same as the brand formulas. I have not tried the Sam's brand, but the Costco brand (Kirkland) is great. My daughter...
Constipation and Gas Under Hypoallergenic Formula, Want to Try "Baby's Only "
Asked by L.S. from Miami
on November 7, 2008
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Hello, my baby is taking the alimentum formula from similac, after trying severals formulas, it seems the only one that he can tolerate(was having diahrrea with other ...
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- there is a difference b/t LACTOSE (milk sugar) and MILK PROTEIN- while not unheard of, it is RARE for baby to be lactose intolerant- babies can be intolerant to the P...
- I am lactose intolerant, same symptons. also try pureed bananas in formula if lactose free formula doesn't work. Bananas are good for constipation and diarreah. Goo...
- Hi L., Have you heard of homemade goat milk infant formula? http://tinyurl.com/6hnqut I'm a nutritionist, and it has been a life saver for so many babies (including...
Changing Formulas
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on May 28, 2007
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My son has GERD and is on prevacid twice a day. He is extremely fussy with feedings, the dr. recommended nutrimagen as is thought the formula may have been the proble...
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- My daughter went through something similar. The first three months were filled with screaming and crying, she would throw up every drop of formula we put in her, it w...
- Hello A., I had a similar situation with my son who is now 9 months old. I tried every formula out their until i tried "SOY" based formula. I, my self, drank soy base...
- My son who is now 18 mos was diagnosed with gerd at 3 mos. He also is on Prevacid. We used Enfamil A.R. the added rice formula with him and it seemed to work well. It ...
Hypoallergenic Formulas
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on February 16, 2007
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has anyone had problems with feeding their babies the hypoallergenic formulas?
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- Hi Therea. Actually, my son was put on Similac w/ Iron from the hosptial. They reccommend it there, we agreed and didn't have in problems. If your nervous, you should ...
- my son is on nutramigen. My first son was on it too and when my second was born and had the same probs with the regular formula, we immediately went out and got the ...
- All the allergies disapeared but my baby hated the taste for about 1 month. Now he is used to it.
Formula
Asked by R.B. from New York
on March 18, 2008
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Hi. I breastfeed my son, but he has still had trouble latching and sucking even after 4+ months of nursing. My nipples are constantly sore from his pulling and coming ...
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- I had concerns about soy-based formulas, too. I primarily breastfeed my son but have had to supplement with 6 oz of formula a day. He, too, has had significant problem...
- Hi R.! Both my little girls were VERY gassy when they were on formula. After trying MANY formulas on my older girl we finally settled with Enfamil Lactofree actually...
- Have you tried talking to a lactating consultant. At 4 mos, your son should latch on pretty well. Perhaps you might want to just pump your milk and feed him from a b...
Finding the Right Formula
Asked by S.S. from Pocatello
on February 13, 2008
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I breast fed my son until he was almost nine months. I have switched him to formula but it makes him contipated. When he poops they are like little pellets and I can s...
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- Check with your doctor first, but our son was about that age when he was approved to have whole milk for similar reasons. We mixed 10 oz. of whole milk with 1 serving...
- Almost all of mine were on soy formula, I know your concerns, my know 15 year old DD is vegetarian, and we sub with soy "meats". Of 7 kids only 1 could handle milk bas...
- I have three children and they all were on soy formula. We tried regular formula with my last baby and she showed signs of irritation and bowel issues. So I went strai...
I Heard That There Is Info Out Now Saying Formula Is Better Then Breast Feeding?
Asked by R. from Philadelphia
on February 27, 2006
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Someone told me that she heard that there is info out now saying that there are some formulas that are better then breatfeeding? I am planning on breastfeeding but I ...
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- There is nothing better than breastfeeding. Nothing. That sounds like something that the makers of formula are trying to get out and it's not even possible. Talk to yo...
- I have two children, I breastfed the 1st for 2 months and formula fed the second. Most experts will tell you that formula has gotten closer to being like breastmilk h...
- Greetings, As a mother of 4, I can tell you breastfeeding in the way to go. It is more convenient and 10 times better than any formula anyday. I was able to see this ...
Has Any One Tried a Home Made Alternative for Infant Formula
Asked by L.S. from Seattle
on August 30, 2008
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Please let me begin by saying that I KNOW BREASTMILK IS BEST!!!! When my son was born I had difficulty feeding him. I went to see a lactation consultant and it was n...
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- I looked before I posted so I'm not giving you the same websites. I second the weston a price website. I however decided not to actually make it. I instead give my twi...
- Homemade formula is a big undertaking; it can't be made more than a day ahead and you have to struggle with sanitation (ask your grandma). I've heard that most hom...
- Good responses so far! I just wanted to mention that when I was a couple of months old my mom was not able to breastfeed for about a two months' time. My dad gave me g...
