My son is 5 months old and is exclusively breastfeeding. I pump and give him bottles of breastmilk as well. Unfortunately I did not pump and save for when I need a break and my husband can watch him, so he goes with me everywhere. I would like him to be able to take formula as well for the times I need to get out for more than 3 hours. I tried regular milk based formula with him when he was about 3 weeks old and he projectile vomited.
I have a daughter who is 3 years old who is very allergic to milk. Their pediatrician suggested I only try soy with my son because of the history of milk allergy in my family. I also had a problem with milk as a child. Long story short, he will not take the soy. My husband said soy isn't good for boys anyways??? Im at a loss here. I would love for him to take one bottle of formula a day. I need some advice as to what kind.
thanks
From what I've heard, soy contains something called phytoestrogens, which can cause hormonal problems when consumed too much. Is there maybe a sensitive formula that is based on something else, like rice? Or maybe you can try some very thin oatmeal cereal? I wish you luck, this is a tough one.
But you can pump between feedings and start to build a stash in the freezer. If he's sleeping pretty well at night you can pump then too. That way he'll get the good stuff that's not going to upset his system.
I'm with your hubby on soy for boys (and girls too for that matter) but sometimes it's necessary. There are the other type of hypoallergenic formulas. I was just reading an article on cnn.com maybe that they seem to be digested more like breastmilk but they are the priciest.
You can't rely on solids to make up the difference if you are out and about. Solids are only for practice in the entire first year. Breastmilk or formula is primary. Solids shouldn't even be started until at least 6 months as baby still has an "open gut". 6 months is just the starting guideline. My ebf baby wouldn't touch solids till she was almost 9 months old. Given your family history of food allergy issues you def want to hold off on solids.
Glad you have time to plan ahead. Best case, you could pump a bit here and there and combine that milk to make a full bottle--you know he'd take it. :)
Not surprising about soy, as it is the #2 sensitivity next to dairy. Since he's older, he might be able to tolerate dairy again. You could always try a tiny amount and see. Otherwise, a hypoallergenic formula (like nutramigen) would avoid the allergy/sensitivity issues. The biggest problem is that it tastes nasty compared with breastmilk, so you might need to mix it with some breastmilk.
The other idea is to let him have solids when he stays with your hubby, and then just nurse when you're together. He's just about old enough to make that work.
A nice website with info on breast and bottle feeding is www.breastandbottlefeeding.com. Good book Balancing Breast and Bottle: Reaching Your Breastfeeding Goals.
Try an organic formula that is Lactose free... if it is just for a few errands here and there - organic is best because it tastes and smells better.
Nutramigen... made my Enfamil.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-formula/PR00058
looks like he needs Protein hydrolysate formula:)
http://www.amazon.com/Ross-Alimentum-Advance-Protein-Hydr...
If you call the different formula companies they will send you samples for you to try instead of having to purchase several different kinds. We too had problems with formula. I stuck with the Gerber orange label and it seems to be nicer to my son. Another thing you may try is if you have any pumped and stored start your son on food then he will require a smaller amout of bm while you are gone if you hubby can handle feeding you son food.
When my son had milk issues we just used the Similac Lactose Free. It comes in an orange can. My son couldn't take the soy, he also projectile vomited it.
