Stages & Milestones: Neocate

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My 18Month Old Is Allergic to Milk!!! What Do I Do???

My 18 month old daughter is allergic to milk. She's not lactose or anything like that sh'es can't digest the milk protien. So every since she stopped taking formula i have been giving her soy milk. Come to find out from my physician that for the past 6 months she hasn't been getting the vitimans and nutrients she needs considering soy milk is just a beverage. Also when reading up on it there were many more downfalls of soy milk!! How can i give her the calcium she needs??? What do i do???? The reason why im asking all of you is maybe...

Eating Solid Foods & Weaning

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High Allergy Baby- Is Neocate Formula Ok?

has anyone had any bad reactions to Neocate formula? i have a baby allergic to soy, dairy, wheat, nuts, corn, eggs, garlic, beats, pork... you get the point. i'm still breastfeeding her, but doctors are pushing for me to switch to formula- Neocate is the only formula that treats her allergies, however i heard that it can be hard on the kidney and my baby was born with one smaller kidney and the other has a little bit of back flow. however, lactation consultanst have said to keep breastfeeding. i have narrowed my diet to only chicken, rice,...

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Weaning My Son

Hi all, I have decided to wean my son from breastfeeding and was wondering...

Self Feeding

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Neocate or Nutramigen?

My daughter has been exclusively breastfed for six months. However, I am 8 weeks pregnant again and I am having a hard time meeting her demands. I feed her five to six times a day but at night she is just not satisfied with just me. My milk production is not what it used to be. My daughter's pediatrician said it probably isn't a good idea to take fenugreek while I am pregnant so I have to figure out how to supplement her. She usually wants an extra 4-6 ounces in the evening. Sometimes i am able to pump a little extra in the morning and give...

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Am I over Feeding??

My 6 wks old daughter is eating about 4oz. every 3 hours, but sometime after...

Self Feeding & Finger Foods

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Neocate or Nutramigen?

My daughter has been exclusively breastfed for six months. However, I am 8 weeks pregnant again and I am having a hard time meeting her demands. I feed her five to six times a day but at night she is just not satisfied with just me. My milk production is not what it used to be. My daughter's pediatrician said it probably isn't a good idea to take fenugreek while I am pregnant so I have to figure out how to supplement her. She usually wants an extra 4-6 ounces in the evening. Sometimes i am able to pump a little extra in the morning and give...

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Am I over Feeding??

My 6 wks old daughter is eating about 4oz. every 3 hours, but sometime after...