I am currently breastfeeding my 2 month old, but what happens in time of an emergency and I am out and about, but cannot nurse him? I have a few brands of formula at home that were sent free in the mail, but I don't know what to use. I, myself have very bad allergies and an allergy to milk products. I think he may be getting some of my allergies. Should I just automatically use soy or hypoallergenic based or just use a regular formula?
2007-01-22 10:42:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
**Your first option is to get a breast pump. During your down times, pump some extra milk and freeze it. Then you can thaw it out and use it when you're in a pinch. Your baby will still be getting his "mommy's kind."
** There are negative studies that have been done on SOY-esecially where soy formulas are concerned. Research has shown that, “Early puberty (caused by consuming soy products) may increase a boy’s chances of developing testicular cancer later in life, because it means longer exposure to sex hormones,”
More info: http://www.nogreaterjoy.org and search for "Soy Alert" (the second page specifically mentions about boys on soy formula) A MUST READ if you are considering SOY.
**GOAT'S MILK is a healthier alternative than cow's milk. The nutrients in goat's milk are closer to what you would find in human milk, baby goats don't get as fat as baby cows, and many people who can not tolerate cow's milk can tolerate goat's milk. I would definitely not do cow's milk at this age because it can cause her to become overweight. When my daughter was 1 year, I babysat a cousin that was 7 months. They gave her 2% cow's milk and she weighed more than our daughter! She could not sit up on her own and her breathing sounded terrible. Please do not do this to your child. Our daughters are 3 yrs and 15 months and they drink cow's milk. For infants, there are formulas that you can make yourself using goat's milk. You can make your own or get it commercially made. Here are some links with info:
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/infant/infant_formula.html
http://www.budget101.com/recipes/id771.htm
2007-01-24 15:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by diamond8784 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a nutritionist
my first recommendation would be to store pumped breastmilk in case the situation comes up.
next I would recommend a regular cows milk based formula, soy should not be used without a positive allergy test (done by stool sample)
the hypoallergenic formulas are fine (they are also milk based) but are more expensive than regular formula and of little benefit to most babys
2007-01-22 18:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, every pediatrition I've asked have said to start a baby on a milk based formula. Try one bottle of it and wait 24 hours for a possible allergic reaction. The reason for not starting them on soy based is that it can be harder for them to digest. Unless they have a reaction to milk based, the doctors tend to stay away from the soy products. The best two brands of formula out there are Enfamil and Similac, with several store brands of each that are very close. Both make a DHA & ARA Lilipl type. This best imitates mom's milk, and would be a good one to start him on. I would forgo the ones with added iron, untill he is used to formula. The added iron tends to make just switched babies constipated.
2007-01-22 18:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by arfiegel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son just turned 3 months yesterday and I breastfed him the first month and a half, and also used Enfamil Lipil...it says it's closest to breast milk and he switched over with no problems what so ever. He actually is strictly formula fed now...(long story). What you need to do is give him the formula little by little. Like one bottle a day for a week, then two a day for a week, then three and so forth. Then you can go back and forth with the formula and breast milk as often as you like.
2007-01-22 18:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by guamtinkerbell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to your child's doctor about the allergy conflict. With my Daughter, I supplimented wit Enfamil with Lipil as it is supposed to be as close to breatmilk as possible. Kudos for breastfeeding as it is best for your child and event better since there is a possiblity of allergies.
2007-01-22 18:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by livegrace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told by my babies doctor that I should stay with Good Start Soy baby formula because it gives them less gas or so that's what her doctor told me. Though I can say my daughter didn't have any problems with it.
2007-01-22 20:22:59 · answer #6 · answered by JG78 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try the soy based formulas.
2007-01-22 19:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ask the pediatrician.
2007-01-22 18:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by twinmom 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
talk to your baby's doctor and use what he recommends.
2007-01-22 18:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by mslltaylor 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋