Back from our 1 month (5 week) appointment & ? about Nutramigen

Hannah is doing great!

She gained 3lbs in 4 weeks, putting her at 10lbs (75th percentile)

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She grew 1.5 inches, putting her at 22.5 inches (95th percentile - she's so long!!)

We had a long talk about her gas issues and fussiness and he thinks it could be a milk protein allergy so he recommended we try Nutramigen for a week.

Anyone have any success with this formula? where is the cheapest place to buy it?

Please cross your fingers this helps my

Re: Back from our 1 month (5 week) appointment & ? about Nutramigen

Incredible success for DS's milk allergy (they can test her poop to know for sure if that's it!) We get it at Target for $25/can (it aint cheap!) but worth it.

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good news about the weight gain fingers crossed about the new formula

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Jodi, I hope the new formula works!

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That's wonderful growth!!!!

DDs are on Similac Alimentum for the milk protein allergy. Wow so many babies have this! They had blood in their stools, but no more since we switched. And since we switched they've been sleeping through the night - I think it is more satisfying and heavier maybe?

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Christopher is on it.
BRU has it cheap.

If she has an allergy to it, have your PED write that to your insurance company and they should pay for it.
Mine does and I get 30 cans delivered each month.

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My insurance co pays for it. I get a months supply of RTF for 25.00.

Target has the best price for RTF - IMO. It's 7 dollars and change for a can. Makes 4 8oz bottles.

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Christopher is on this and is doing so much better. Even though its expensive if it does the job its worth it.

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we actually just started Jacob on that formula and had to stop last night because he was having projectile vomiting after every bottle. Now he is back on Gentlease and the dr. prescribed him Zantac for reflux. He may have to see a pediatric gastro if things dont improve...he is SO fussy and has major meltdowns all day and night I hope that the formula works for you

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BRU has the powder cheapest. Worked great for us!

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thanks

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DD was the same and we tried Nutreamagin but it didnt work for us - worked wonders for my friend though - then we tried Similac Alimentum, which is very similar but not exactly the same as Nutramigen - that was the one that worked for us. DD had a lactose intollerant issue, a/r, colic, problems with gas, constipation - this stuff helped her a ton. Make sure you get ready to feed and not powder - its easier for them to digest and has less bubbles.

Cheapest Ive found it is at Babies r Us or Buy Buy Baby buying it by the case. Sign up at SImilac.com and Enfamil.com for coupons. I buy it at Stop n Shop when Im in a pinch and cant get to BRU, it's $8.29 for one RTF bottle. Its not as bad as it sounds and since your DD is only 5 wks Im guessing one bottle will last you a full day.

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sounds like Hannah has made great progress, Jodi! Great news on the growing and weight gain!!

I hope that she does a lot better on the new formula (I have no experience with it.. but I do have a very fussy, colicy, cranky baby on my hands most days who also has major gas and reflux issues SO I can somewhat relate to how hard it is! )

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you said that it "could be" a milk protein allergy. if you're not sure you might want to think about trying a soy formula first. it's MUCH cheaper, doesn't smell as horrid as nutramigen, and after she turns a year you could easily transition her to soy milk. Some babies that are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy, but some are just allergic to milk. Brendan has a milk protein allergy, but he's doing great with soy formula (similac isomil).