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Is it ok to treat infant diarrhea with soy formula?
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Yes: Soy formula is free of the lactose sugar that many infants with diarrhea can't digest well for several days. Some do better on this.I also use applesauce and bananas to help them firm up.
Answered 3/13/2013
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