Jodi asked where I got my info on soy.  Pediatrics Vol.101, No. 1, January
1998, p 148-153.  I imagine the whole statement is on their (AAP) web page.
They list 10 conclusions.  These are exerpts:
1. If baby's nutritional needs are not met with breastmilk or cow's milk
based formula, isolated soy protein-based formula provides appropriate
nutrition for normal growth and development.  Isolated soy protein-based
formula has no advantage over cow milk protein -based formula as a
supplement for the breastfed infant.
2.Because i.s.p.b.f are lactose free they are appropriate for use in infants
with galactosemia and heritary lactase deficiency.
3. Parents seeking a vegetarian-based diet for a term infant can be advised
to use ispbf.
4. most previously well infants with acute gastroenteritis can be managed
after rehydration with continued use of human milk or standard solutions of
cow milk based formula.  ISPBF are indicated when lactose intol. has been
documented.
5.Routine use of ISPBF has no proven value in prevention or management of
infantile colic.
6.Routine use of ISPBF has no proven value in prevention of atopic disease.
7. Infants with documented ow's milk protein induced enteropathy or
enterocolitis are frequently as sensitive to soy protein and should not be
given ISPBF routinely.
8. Most infants with IgE mediated allergy to cow's milk do well on ISPBF.
9.ISPBF are not designed or rec for preterm infants who weigh<1800 gm.

In other words we shouldn't be too quick to jump on the soy bandwagon.  It
has been assumed to be a safer supp. for a long time and this assumption is
not correct.  Soy formula is a different pep than soy "milks" bought in a
grocery store.  These soy milks are deficient in some critical vitamins and
oils.  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ

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