Yes it is difficult to begin with but it gets easier and she still does everything a normal almost 3yo does. She does still receive neocate formula to supplement her diet as we can't do any other milk alternative. Hopefully the change in formula will help ur LO.
Thanks for your input. Does she or did she ever hate the taste? I know it's not the same formula but I hear they're both pretty terrible tasting. Do you remember how long it took to notice a difference in her behavior?
Also did you try putting her on milk of a dairy product after a while and notice she was really fussy again? How do you know she still can't have milk? Sorry for all the questions, I don't know anyone else who's been in this situation! We did struggle to get her to take the formula at first, I thought the neocate was slightly better smelling but both tasted rotten yes I tried, and don't recommend haha if you struggle with switching our doc suggested gradually introducing the new milk with a mixture of the old and then adding a little more of the new milk until it's all new milk.
Some babies don't have a prob switching though. Our DDs sleeping and wind improved within a few days, even her skin stared clearing up, she had terrible eczema for months until we too milk out her diet. Her reaction to milk is quite noticeable even with skin contact she erupts with hives so we can easily tell she is still allergic, she does have the occasional accidental exposure, usually other kids offering her foods but still can't tolerate milk.
With some of her other allergies the symptoms can take a few days to appear so it's a case of introducing small amounts of that food for a few days and seeing if there is a reaction. So far she hasn't grow out of anything : I do have friends who's LOs have been allergic and are now fine, so there is hope.
Weaning into solids was particularly difficult but you just have to go very slowly and do one thing at a time. We did both. Finally switched her to EleCare and she did SO much better!
When on it she had a milk, soy, apple, peach, pear, and egg allergy that's all we knew now at almost 18 months she has out grown the soy and egg allergies! My son couldn't handle nutramigen. So I cut out dairy and soy and kept breast feeding. By 1yrs old he had outgrown his intolerance. He suffered from bloody stools and reflux. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly.
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This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Registry Builder New. Posting as. Food Allergies. A formula change may be recommended if a baby has true medical problems, such as:. In these cases, a decision to switch formula is intended to avoid exposing an infant to a particular protein or sugar that may cause inflammation or other symptoms of dietary intolerance.
If the new formula contains the same type of protein milk or soy or sugar lactose or galactose then the infant is very unlikely to experience an improvement in their symptoms. In addition to making sure a formula switch is really necessary, your pediatrician can help you pick which formula to switch to, whether it is a soy , lactose-free, or reduced lactose formula, such as Enfamil Gentlease, or to one with added rice Similac for Spit-Up or Enfamil AR.
What do you do then? Babies with both a cow's milk protein allergy and a soy protein allergy and will need a hydrolyzed protein formula, such as:.
In addition to being lactose-free, these formulas are hypoallergenic and are made of proteins that are extensively broken down. They may work well for symptoms related to formula intolerance, such as excessive crying, diarrhea, and problems sleeping. On the downside, these formulas are much more expensive than standard baby formula. What happens when your baby continues to have symptoms after switching to a hypoallergenci formula like Nutramigen or Alimentum?
There are other elemental formula choices now. Similac has its own amino acid-based formula too—EleCare. Parents who need these formulas can be in for a surprise, though, as Elecare, Neocate, and PurAmino are even more expensive than hypoallergenic formulas. They can be hard to find too, and often mean asking a pharmacist to order them for you or ordering them online:.
An evaluation by a pediatric gastroenterologist can be helpful if you think that your baby needs an amino acid-based formula, such as PurAmino.
They might even have samples of some of these specialized formulas. On the plus side, insurance companies will sometimes pay for EleCare, Neocate, and PurAmino if it is a medical necessity that your baby has it. In fact, insurance companies in some states, including Illinois and Minnesota, are required by law to provide coverage for amino acid-based formulas when babies have certain medical disorders. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter.
Texas DHS. Allergies occur in response to proteins. Let us help navigate you through the insurance coverage process and connect you with a supplier who can deliver EleCare right to your door. Frequently Asked Questions. Can EleCare be used for infants younger than 1 year of age? What is the importance of being "gluten-free"? EleCare and EleCare Jr should not be heated. EleCare and EleCare Jr can be fed safely for four hours under standard tube-feeding conditions.
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