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mrskmurphy
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Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
we were using similac advance and DS has been very gassy and constipated...we switched to similac sensitive, but then at the ped today, he suggested good start soy bc DH and i both had milk issues as children.
on a side note, DS has what people are saying is "baby acne", but i'm wondering if it's a milk rash???
do i stick with the similac sensitive and hope the rash is acne, or do i go with the soy??? i just want to figure out ONE formula that works and stay on it...
ANY suggestions would be helpful...i'm getting stressed and frustrated bc i just want DS to be comfortable and happy :)
ETA: there's no "proof" that he has a milk intolerance...the ped just said "it can't hurt, considering the family history"...but i'd rather not put him on soy just for the heck of it.
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mrskmurphy
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
bump
anyone?????
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CoutureMaMa
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
ds was on similac advance and was very gassy and crying all the time. then we switched to sensitive and he became a little better but constipated. we then thought he had reflux because the milk started coming out of his nose, etc. so we switched to similac isomil. hes like a different baby now. hes so much better. i mean, all babies are somewhat gassy so he still gets gas and i have to burp him every ounce and keep him up for a while after eatin because he spits up sometimes , but i would definitely try the isplmil. its a soy. non milk based. it is worth a try. gl!
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| Posted 6/2/10 9:17 AM |
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mrskmurphy
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
Posted by CoutureMaMa
ds was on similac advance and was very gassy and crying all the time. then we switched to sensitive and he became a little better but constipated. we then thought he had reflux because the milk started coming out of his nose, etc. so we switched to similac isomil. hes like a different baby now. hes so much better. i mean, all babies are somewhat gassy so he still gets gas and i have to burp him every ounce and keep him up for a while after eatin because he spits up sometimes , but i would definitely try the isplmil. its a soy. non milk based. it is worth a try. gl!
hmm...maybe we'll give the soy a try. i guess it can't hurt!!! thanks 
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bluekat16
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
We had the same issue with DS and switched to Similac Sensitive. He is soo much better..less gas, pooping regularly. We didn't want to go with soy or even Similac Alimentum without trying Similac Sensitive first. Thankfully, Sensitive worked for us.
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
A few things...
How old is DC and when did you switch to the sensitive and what does DC's ped say?
My DS was 8 weeks old before we switched to Gentlease and even then it took about 7-10 days for it to work
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
My ped. told me that they are not recommending soy first anymore because it is linked to nut allergies. My son was on soy and he is now allergic to it. I'm not trying to scare you out of it, but it would not be my first choice.
With my DD we switched from SS to Gentlease, and it worked out well for her. I've also heard good things about the GS Gentle if you want to go that route.
Good Luck!
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CoutureMaMa
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
Posted by KerriSteve
My ped. told me that they are not recommending soy first anymore because it is linked to nut allergies. My son was on soy and he is now allergic to it. I'm not trying to scare you out of it, but it would not be my first choice.
With my DD we switched from SS to Gentlease, and it worked out well for her. I've also heard good things about the GS Gentle if you want to go that route.
Good Luck!
the soy caused children to develop nut allergies?? thats so strange...
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| Posted 6/2/10 11:49 AM |
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mrskmurphy
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
hmm...i DID hear that there's still research being done about the effects of soy...i'd rather not use it if i don't HAVE to.
maybe i'll keep trying the similac sensitive for a week or so and see how it goes. then i can always switch to the soy if it's what DS needs.
finding a formula that works is ridiculous!!! and i hate that DS is suffering in the process :( poor little guy is always grunting and turning red and having trouble pooping. my little peanut :(
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mommyIam
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Re: Similac Sensitive vs. Good Start Soy
Posted by CoutureMaMa
Posted by KerriSteve
My ped. told me that they are not recommending soy first anymore because it is linked to nut allergies. My son was on soy and he is now allergic to it. I'm not trying to scare you out of it, but it would not be my first choice.
With my DD we switched from SS to Gentlease, and it worked out well for her. I've also heard good things about the GS Gentle if you want to go that route.
Good Luck!
the soy caused children to develop nut allergies?? thats so strange...
DH told me about the research too, and is vehemently opposed to giving DS any soy, and refuses to eat it himself unless its fresh/frozen Edamame and of course in moderation.
If you are weary of soy, check labels like a hawk, soy and corn are ingredients in almost any packaged food you can buy.
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