special formula because...

Posted by Tami on February 24, 2003 at 22:25:49:

In Reply to: ???? posted by Kim on February 18, 2003 at 23:59:12:

: : I emailed you some links.

: : My son has a permanent g-tube due to failure to thrive-- but he doesn't have food allergies. If you have the option of going g-tube, I would completely consider it. It's the best thing we've ever done!

: : Good luck...

: Why does she need special formula? She's 13mths old, why can't she drink soy or goats milk if she is allergic to most foods? Just wondering because both my kids didn't need formula after 12mths. Is there a reason for the formula?

She is allergic to milk (all dairy), soy, eggs, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanut and tree nuts. She is also failure to thrive. At birth she was 8lbs, 2oz and at 12 months was 15lbs, 15oz. She has mild reflux esophagitis and her intestines are inflammed. Because of all this, she needs something that is gentle for her insides and something that she isn't allergic too. And whatever she does eat has to be worth her while (more calories, etc per ounce)

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• Re: special formula because... Tabitha 22:04:44 7/19/03 (0)

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