To add to what Johanna had to say, many "special" formulas are full of MSG.
If the child has allergies, this could be a very serious mistake as some
children react violently to neurotoxins.

Rachael Barlow

> ...
> I'm just very suspicious of temporary weaning to place child
> on "special"
> formula.  This stuff costs a fortune.  Can this family even afford it?
> Will the baby go back to the breast afterwards?
...
> Johanna Berger, LSW, IBCLC
> Bala Cynwyd, PA
>

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