Infant Formula

[mandy7181]

What is the name of your state? GA

My 2 month old daughter is severely milk and soy allergic. Three weeks ago she was placed on Nutramigen which is supposed to be hypoallergenic. She still had diarrhea every time she would feed. I took her to the hospital and was told it was probably a virus and would go away in a couple of days. It didnt. Today I was reading the can of formula and discovered it contains hydrolysed casein(MILK PROTIEN). My daughter has been suffering from diarrhea and a diaper rash caused by the frequent diarrhea. Could there be any legal implications because of the fact that Nutramigen does not have anywhere on the can of formula that it contains milk proteins and therefore may cause allergic reactions in severely allergic children.

 

[ellencee]

mandy7181
Nutramigen is not represented as being a milk-free product but as a hypoallergenic product with pre-digested (extra-hydrologized) milk protein.

Any time you take your infant to the doctor or to the hospital ER, please remember to take the can of milk from which you prepared her bottle and a prepared bottle so that the RN and, or MD can evaluate each.

It only takes one diarrhea stool to dehydrate an infant. I am suggesting, for tomorrow, that you call your daughter's pediatrician's office and ask if it is OK to give her Enfalyte instead of formula until such time as the MD can evaluate your infant on Monday.

Your infant may do well on goat's milk even though she can not tolerate cow's milk or soy milk. Ask your pediatrician.

The diaper rash can be improved by using an over-the-counter cream for yeast infections. Use a soft cloth with mild soap and water to gently pat the diaper area clean. Forget about 'baby wipes' until the rash heals. Apply a light coat of the "yeast" cream and over that, apply an ointment with zinc oxide, something like Desitin.

Best wishes,
EC