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Megs530
Phoenix, AZ

For a baby with facial rash milk allergies--worth every penny,

4 star rating

cost-conscious, married, mom, twenty-something
Pros

    provides infant comfort fast, provided on WIC, can allow your child to outgrow allergy

Cons
    more expensive than traditional formula

MAR
31
2008
After exclusively breast-feeding, I started my 4 month old on solid foods to help slow down my extreme weight loss and discovered he was allergic to formula--he instantly developed a facial rash! I tried the "gentlease" partially digested protein formulas, lactose-free, and even soy formula, and he still had facial rashes after even two bites of cereal made with formula.  If he smeared the cereal on his arms, the rash appeared there too! After switching to Alimentum he hasn't experienced any more rashes and I feel like he is getting the nutrients he needs from solid foods and needs to nurse less.  While I am definitely glad I decided to breast feed, as this formula would be out of my price range is he needed it en mass, it is fine for supplementing cereal and the occasional four ounce sippy cup.  It also appears that he is beginning to outgrow his milk allergy, which means that as he nears a year old he will probably be able to handle cow's milk.  It seems like a lot of cash to fork over--but it's worth it if it helps your baby.

Also, if your baby has a legitimate need for hypoallergenic formula and you are legitimately cash-strapped, WIC (see your local Medicaid or Heath Department office for details) will supplement your costs for this formula.



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