Which Formula Is Best For Infant With Acid Reflux And Milk Allergy?
I plan to supplement with formula next month when my baby will be 3 months old. He has acid reflux and is probably lactose-intolerant / possible milk allergy. Which formula is recommended I will be asking the pediatrician as well. But before I speak with him, I wanted to find out what is widely used so that I can ask him if I can use the same for my baby. Thanks in advance for your answers.
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September 8th, 2009 at 5:50 am
I would recommend buying a small can of whatever formula you are considering to see how he does with it before investing in a brand.
My son was born with a milk protein allergy, and initially the only formula I could use with him was one called Neocate. It’s usually only available in specialty pharmacies or by mail, and generally costs about $35 for 14 oz. of powder. I used to purchase it in bulk off of ebay from parents who were unloading what they had left after their kids outgrew the allergy, and often was able to get it for under $20 per can. I would not use this formula unless you know that the less expensive ones won’t work for him. In our case, though, it was a Godsend, because my baby couldn’t even handle Alimentum the first few months; and although he did fine on breast milk once I eliminated all dairy products from my diet, I simply couldn’t produce enough to keep up with the demand.
After several months I was able to switch him to Similac Alimentum, which is about $25 for a 1 lb. can. I used to buy unopened cases of that off of ebay also, usually for between $12 and 15 per can (these prices include shipping).
By 10 months I was able to very slowly transition him to Similac Advance, as he outgrew the allergy fairly early.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Please, before considering any soy-based formula, read this article: http://www. mothering. com/articles/growin… Here is a very small excerpt:
“A crucial time for the programming of the human reproduction system is right after birth-the very time when bottles of soy formula are given to many non-breastfed babies. Normally during this period, the body surges with natural estrogens, testosterones, and other hormones that are meant to program the baby’s reproductive development from infancy through puberty and into adulthood. For infants on soy formula, this programming may be interrupted. 68-70
Male infants experience a testosterone surge during the first few months of life and produce androgens in amounts equal to those of adult men. So much testosterone at such a tender age is needed to program the body for puberty, the time when a male’s sex organs should develop and he should begin to express male characteristics such as facial and pubic hair and a deep voice. If receptor sites intended for the hormone testosterone are occupied by soy estrogens, however, appropriate development may never take place.
. . . in the years since soy formula has been in the marketplace, parents and pediatricians have reported growing numbers of boys whose physical maturation is either delayed or does not occur at all. Breasts, underdeveloped gonads, undescended testicles (cryptorchidism), and steroid insufficiencies are increasingly common. Sperm counts are also falling. “
September 8th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I like Enfamil! My oldest daughter was on Isomil but it stinks (literally, smells bad)! The Enfamil Prosobee isn’t bad!
September 8th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Nutraminogen (sorry if it is spelled wrong) from Enfamil. It is very expensive, like $26 for the small can and they don’t make the large ones. It is for Colic and milk allergy. You can go to enfamil, similac, and nestle’s websites and find out which formulas are compatible for your baby.
September 8th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I love Similac Sensitive. It is still a milk based formula, but it is lactose free. If he doesn’t have the milk allergy, this is the closest thing to breast milk available other than the regular formulas, if he is lactose intolerant and has the milk allergy, you’ll probably be stuck with soy.
Good luck! My son is on the sensitive, I’m hoping to wean to regular around six months.
September 8th, 2009 at 8:12 am
I used Nestle goodstart soy formula. It’s a good formula, and its a little bit cheaper too!
September 8th, 2009 at 8:31 am
They will probably perscibe Isomil Advance with Iron. . It is soy based instead of milk. . It helps alot both of my sons were on them. . It also helps gas and stomach aches. .
September 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am
NUTRAMIGEN (from Enfamil). It is expensive, babyRus’s price is slightly cheaper; about $23 but you can buy online from babywuvinc. com for $20.
September 8th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Enfamil Soy.
September 8th, 2009 at 9:43 am
most of the major brands now offer soy, lactose-free and an acid reflux friendly(rice added) versions of their formulas. my son is on Nutramigen by Enfamil due to his allergy. its made for colic due to a cow’s milk protein allergy. it does still have cow’s milk protein in it, its just been hydrolyzed so the immune system doesn’t recognize it. my son is allergic to cow’s milk protein and has done very well on this formula.
Good Luck to you with the baby!
p. s. if you think the baby has a problem with dairy (either with the lactose or an allergy) make sure to eliminate it completely from your diet as well, otherwise there will be no point in getting a formula that is dairy or lactose free.
September 8th, 2009 at 10:21 am
they put my dd on similac sensitive also sensitive ar