"And if donor milk isn't available, there are  m a n y  kinds of 
formulas (non-hydrolysed, partly and completely hydrolysed; cow milk-, 
soy- and corn/maize-based etc), so if one brand isn't suitable, there 
are other options, too."


I have yet to hear of corn/maize based formulas. Can you tell me more about those? But from what I have seen even hydrolysed formulas contain soy products in them.  For us personally the pediatricians were amazed as they had never encountered a child react to a hydrolysed formula (hmmm I have though more than once now).  But honestly I felt milk banks were just a waste of money being I was pumping out 17 oz a day after feeding the boy.  Still though...I can see the problem if the infant continues to lose weight, but if they are holding steady is there a real cause for alarm?  If so how soon do we become concerned as opposed to waiting it out and seeing if the baby can figure things out on his/her own w/ proper support?  Luckily I have yet to run into a case that hung on as long as my personal case but I'm sure they are out there. Thanks for indulging the questions.  I guess you learn the most from your own children huh?

Susan in PA

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