Hi Everyone: I rarely post, but I have permission from mom to find out more about this question. Baby is 6 weeks, strong family history of allergies and gluten intolerance, stooling 10-15X daily, bright yellow stools. Ped ran a reducing substance test which came back 4+(highest postive) and consulted with immunologist. Mom told baby had carbohydrate malabsorption and immediately needed to be put on hypoallergenic formula. I looked through archives and found some resources and a study. Basically saying that almost 1/2 of babies will test positive. Also I couldn't find any references that states that hypoallergenic formula would improve or be better than breastfeeding. And I don't understand what carbohydrate malabsorption is? Is it a symptom or an actual disease process? The immunologist won't see the mom or baby for further testing until baby has been off breastmilk and on this formula for a bit. Mom is now eating a "caveman" type diet to try to figure out if allergies are playing a part. I appreciate any help, resources, or direction. I admit I know nothing about this other than what I have read on the internet in the past 12 hours! Thanks, Barb Cavanaugh RN, BSN, Private practice IBCLC,Homebirth Midwife, and finally, mom to 5! Centralpabirthlactation.50megs.com ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]