I really like Dr. Wight's reasoning for using these special formulas. I think the main reason your co-worker is recommending them is to avoid unnecessary exposure to cow's milk or soy proteins. However, I believe that alimentum (and nutramigen) are hypoallergenic but not truly elemental. And therefore there is still some exposure to potential allergens. I believe Neocate is an elemental formula and perhaps pregestimil too. I remember using pregestimil alot in the Nicu I worked in years ago in New Orleans, for the many long-term babies we used to have then. Short gut syndromes and the like.
I might try to get the chief of nursery to go this route with our breastfed babies, it just might make an impact on the moms and nurses.

Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN
Mississippi, s.e. USA

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