Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 We have had good luck with Nutramigen Lipil with some of our WIC babies with eczema. Any of the hypoallergenic formulas should help (Alimentum, Pregestimil) but Nutramigen seems to be the one most of the doctors in our area prefer. Tonja Winn, RD Director DSHS HSR 9/10 WIC Program 2301 N Big Spring St Midland, TX 79705 Baby formula Calling al pediatric RDs - A colleague of mine gave birth 3 month ago. Her baby is on formula. Apparently the baby has eczema and is allergic to both soy and milk formula. The eczema is worsening b/c the poor baby cannot stop itch. ANy advice for formula? Merav Levi-, RD, MS, CDN Clinical Dietitian 8235 134th Street Kew Gardens, NY 11435 ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Good evening! She should discuss it with her MD, but the baby likely needs Nutramigen, Alimentum or Elecare--a completely hydrolyzed formula. Be warned, it tastes terrible and may take some time for the baby to adjust, but if it's the only option offered, over a bit of time, the babies usually accept it. Thankfully, these types of allergies seen in infancy can often be outgrown over time (not under 1 year of age but often by 3 or so) but they will have to monitor the progress well and at least get thru the first year or so. Occasionally insurance companies will cover the cost, but not usually. She can check. If this doesn't work, she can move onto NeoCate, which doesn't taste any better and costs even more, but usually will be tolerated. Good luck! Kerry Regnier, MPH, RD, LDN Batavia, IL Baby formula Calling al pediatric RDs - A colleague of mine gave birth 3 month ago. Her baby is on formula. Apparently the baby has eczema and is allergic to both soy and milk formula. The eczema is worsening b/c the poor baby cannot stop itch. ANy advice for formula? Merav Levi-, RD, MS, CDN Clinical Dietitian 8235 134th Street Kew Gardens, NY 11435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Nutramigen is our most commonly ordered formula too by our Peds in WIC too. > Calling al pediatric RDs - > > A colleague of mine gave birth 3 month ago. Her baby is on formula. > Apparently the baby has eczema and is allergic to both soy and milk > formula. > The eczema is worsening b/c the poor baby cannot stop itch. > ANy advice for formula? > > Merav Levi-, RD, MS, CDN > Clinical Dietitian > 8235 134th Street > Kew Gardens, NY 11435 > > > -- Ortiz, RD I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance? March: National Nutrition Month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks everybody! This is great. and yes, an MD is involved but you know how it is - a new mom... and I have no experience with Peds. Last time I worked with Peds was more the 10 yrs ago....is as good as none. So again, thanks a lot. I will forward your recommendations. Merav Levi-, RD, MS, CDN Clinical Dietitian 8235 134th Street Kew Gardens, NY 11435 ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: rd-usa To: rd-usa Subject: Re: Baby formula Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:53:37 -0400 Nutramigen is our most commonly ordered formula too by our Peds in WIC too. > Calling al pediatric RDs - > > A colleague of mine gave birth 3 month ago. Her baby is on formula. > Apparently the baby has eczema and is allergic to both soy and milk > formula. > The eczema is worsening b/c the poor baby cannot stop itch. > ANy advice for formula? > > Merav Levi-, RD, MS, CDN > Clinical Dietitian > 8235 134th Street > Kew Gardens, NY 11435 > > > -- Ortiz, RD I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance? March: National Nutrition Month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Merav, I just attended a conference at Yale University on the Advances in Clinical Use of Probiotics. One of the researchers, Isolauri (she is from Finland or Sweden I believe)had a presentation on children with eczema with a milk allergy. There is research that if a child's gut is not colonized effectively with bacteria from 0-6 months old, it can result in allergies because of a gut barrier dysfunction. Her research has focused on children with eczema. She has demonstrated that supplementing these children with Lactobacillus GG (culturelle), the reduction in eczema symptoms is dramatic. I wish I could show you all the pictures of the childred she studied....it was amazing. I am not sure of the dosing but it may be worth a shot.....inexpensive and effective! Cece This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or use of this message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does not constitute waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege. If you have received this message in error, please delete all copies of the message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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