Nutramigen and an intro

kellelle01

I started lurking over the weekend as I had just come across this board!  I wish I would have found it about 9 weeks ago when DS was diagnosed with MPI.  I've forged on and continued breastfeeding while eliminating all dairy and hidden dairy.  It's been a struggle for me with two kids, back to working full time, etc.

That being said, he still has horrible ezcema and diaper rash and he has a few instances still of blood in his stool.  His stools are still very watery, green, mucousy, etc.  So, I've decided to switch to Nutramigen in the hopes that he will feel better.  This was an extremely difficult decision to make since I breastfed DS1 for a year and had hopes of doing the same for DS2. 

Today will be his first day on formula.  I was reading the can and it said not to warm the Nutramigen up because it could ruin some of the probiotics in the formula.  Since I'm new to the whole formula thing, are you guys abiding by that or are you warming it up anyway?  I can't imagine DS will be thrilled about drinking a room temperture or even cold bottle so I'm thinking we will have to warm it up.  TIA!

shotzie

I can't help with the Nutramigen question, but a lot of MPI babies are soy protein intolerant too. I understand if you'd rather stick with the formula route, if that works best for you. But if you are up for it, you could try cutting soy out for a couple weeks (in addition to dairy) and see if his symptoms clear up in a week or two. 

joi717

We are using Nutramigen w/ Enflora. We just use room temp bottled water. He did okay with it. It smells gross. His eczema is STILL atrocious and there is NO blood or mucus in his diaper, so I am not convinced it is Milk Protein Intolerance..I am actually thinking he is reacting to DHA/ARA. They gave us free samples of Nutramigen LIPIL, with omega 3 and DHAR/ARA and his face swelled up and he got hives and splotches on top of his eczema. I am now going to try Nature's One, Baby's Only Organic formula which is the ONLY formula that has the option of no DHA/ARA.

https://www.naturesonedirect.com/   It's worth a look. I was grossed out about the 'ingredients' in the infant formula..at least this one seems better.

Good luck!

PinkPeony6210

I make her bottles for the day, and put them in the fridge, so I have to warm them for a bit. However, I give her an added probiotic. 

NiniJ55

We are on Alimentum (It was a hard decision for us also).  I warm up her milk and never heard not to.

Instead of formula you could try eliminated the top 8 allergins.  DD was still getting bloody stools w/ mucus, congestion, colicky symptoms and horrible (bloody/ weeping) eczema after 1 month of being dairy/ soy free.  We also turned to formula.  At 9 months old we found out that she is also allergic to egg and peanuts.  I don't regret turning to formula.  BUT if i had eliminated the top 8 allergins from my diet I may have seen a difference.

Oh, and in the summer DD would rather her bottle room temp or chilled.  Now in colder weather either a little warm or room temp.  Neve "cold" but she won't drink it if it's too warm so I'm just saying I don't think i would worry too much if you served it room temp.

kellelle01

Thank you for the information.  A few days in to this I'm finding that it just depends on his mood/what time of day it is for how he wants the bottle to be.  Before bed it has to be warmed up.  During the day he's not as picky.

emberlee3

DD is on Neocate after failing an elimination diet and Nutramigen.  I just use tap water.  I make each bottle as it's needed.  The water is no special temp, usually cool but sometimes lukewarm.  She doesn't seem to care.  It took her a week or two to stop crying and rooting at my breast at every feeding, though.  She takes the bottles fine, now.

Oliver715

I use the Dr Browns warmer. It steams it. I don't know if that makes a difference. I used Alimentum for a little while and it didnt work. Keep an eye on him. If you are able to see the blood in his stool it sounds pretty bad. I know this sounds extreme at first but if you don't notice any major improvement, go see a GI specialist. They will be able to help you out more. As far as the BF I know how hard it is to do with 2 kids so don't feel bad. The only reason I'm telling you this is bc nobody told me. Breast milk is the best thing for milk intolerance. Maybe go see a GI specialist and see what they say first? But if you have already made up your mind and are ok with it then formula is good too. You just have to find the right one. I hope the Nutramigen works. We did however find a way for our insurance co to cover Elecare. Our DD needs it. Try the Nutramigen for a wk and you should be able to see a HUGE difference. If not get more help. GL!! I know this is probably a really tough time for you quitting the BF and all. I felt horrible. Like my baby was hurting from the milk I was producing. Plus she has major reflux and was miserable!!! It was the hardest time of my life. Hang in there!!!!