Question 1

why mucous in infant stools sometimes accompanied by tiny blood strains. my baby is almost 5 months old . we have switched to goat milk one month ago.

Accepted Answer

Goat's milk has many: Of the same proteins as cow's milk, so babies can develop an allergy to it. Goat's milk has 1/5th as much vitamin B12 & 1/10th as much Folic Acid as cow's milk. There's 1 mcg of folic acid/8 oz.Of goat's milk. Babies need 75 -100 mcg daily. Some commercial brands of goat's milk formulas add extra folic acid. See your pediatrician for supplements or change of formula  & evaluation of the bleeding.

Question 2

what infant formula is closest to breast milk?

Accepted Answer

All try to be: If considering a formula, the primary difference in types is the source of protein, (cow milk vs soy bean) and type of sugar (lactose vs non-lactose). All are regulated a by the fda and required to have certain components. All claim to be similar to breast milk in their benefit to the kids. The major brands are supported by decades of continuing research. Find one baby likes and stick with it.

Question 3

which is better soy based or cow milk infant formula?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: Some folks prefer the bovine protein as more human like & there is some question whether the soy lives up to its quality. That said, most kids would never have any appreciable difference in growth/development either way.The exception comes if a kid is intolerant to one. If so, the other product or a specialty formula like alumentum  would be less likely to cause GI symptoms.

Question 4

my baby has 5 months, can he drinks goat milk?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended.: Human milk is best at this age, followed by formula. Goat milk is ok closer to 9 months of age, and only as part of a varied diet, not by itself. It should only be used if pasteurized.

Question 5

can i use any brand of a2 powder milk? we use enfamil premium a2 powder baby formula but its rarely in stores?

Accepted Answer

: Enfamil is a specific infant formula which is not the same as milk powder. Please try to have your physician order the formula for you and discuss online resources with your pharmacy.

Question 6

which milk is better for my 2yr old baby: formula, normal pasteurized cow milk or uht long life cow milk?

Accepted Answer

Milk: Formula is not appropriate for a 2 year old, and unpasteurized milk increases the risk of Listeria infection.  Organic whole milk gets my vote.

Question 7

i am concerned that my wife does not rest well enough when she sleeps i dont really want to disturb her if the baby want breastmilk and would like to know if its oky to give the baby formula milk when she is and breastmilk when she is awake newborn?

Accepted Answer

Mixed response: Any external formula you give baby will reduce babies drive to feed. That can trigger a weaning in a breastfeeding mom. A better deal would be for you to do some mommy chores so she can nap when baby does so she will not be exhausted all the time.

Question 8

is there any hypoallergenic baby formula that tastes similar to breast milk? any formula at all similar?

Accepted Answer

Taste is subjective!: Most infant formula is modeled after breast milk. The nutrients and needs of the growing infant are the first importance. Hypoallergenic implies less likely to cause allergic response, but this too depends on the infant. Taste is a minor concern in providing quality nutrition for the growing infant.

Question 9

my daughter is 1 month old and she is g6pd deficiency. what baby formula/milk do you suggest? bcs almost all the milk has soy oil, soyabean oil or soy lechitin?

Accepted Answer

: Nursing is best, but there are formulas not containing soy protein. Soy oil is different from soy lecithin. Please check labels and consider a formula without any soy product.
Review signs and symptoms of G6PD and review foods to avoid with your Pediatrician. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.

Question 10

i had birth on may 5/2014, and till now i didn't have my menstrual cycle, and i'm feeding my baby formula milk not from my breast, so is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Usually periods resume within 8 weeks of having a baby if you never breastfed. I I would do a pregnancy test and see your doctor for further evaluation. If you took Clomid (clomiphene) in order to get pregnant, youre probably not ovulating and therefore not getting periods. If this is the case , then you should be on hormonal medication to regulate cycles when nor trying to get pregnant.

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Why mucous in infant stools sometimes accompanied by tiny blood strains. my baby is almost 5 months old . we have switched to goat milk one month ago.

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What infant formula is closest to breast milk?

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Which is better soy based or cow milk infant formula?

A member asked:

My baby has 5 months, can he drinks goat milk?

A member asked:

Can i use any brand of a2 powder milk? we use enfamil premium a2 powder baby formula but its rarely in stores?

A member asked:

Which milk is better for my 2yr old baby: formula, normal pasteurized cow milk or uht long life cow milk?

A member asked:

I am concerned that my wife does not rest well enough when she sleeps i dont really want to disturb her if the baby want breastmilk and would like to know if its oky to give the baby formula milk when she is and breastmilk when she is awake newborn?

A member asked:

Is there any hypoallergenic baby formula that tastes similar to breast milk? any formula at all similar?

A member asked:

My daughter is 1 month old and she is g6pd deficiency. what baby formula/milk do you suggest? bcs almost all the milk has soy oil, soyabean oil or soy lechitin?

A member asked:

I had birth on may 5/2014, and till now i didn't have my menstrual cycle, and i'm feeding my baby formula milk not from my breast, so is this normal?

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