My preference has been nutramigen due to its hypoallergenic nature, but
more recently, it has come into question as to its ability to supply
necessary nutrients.   The milk based formulas cause the greatest number of
people problems, so that leaves soy which has its own problems of allergy
in some folks.   Lactofree seems an anachronism.  Babies are accustomed to
Br.milk which is loaded with lactose, so providing lactose free formula
seems to be an unnecessary, and may even cause problems when trying to
continue or get back to nursing from the breast.  Problems with milk based
formulas can come from allergies to the type of proteins, perhaps the fats
which are added, or may come from what is NOT in these formulas.  In other
words, eczema which may appear may be due to a deficiency.
Bottom line:   supplement only when absolutely necessary, and get back to
breastfeeding ASAP.
     In the past few years since NICUs have been persuading  moms of
preemies of the many benefits of breastmilk, more moms are trying to
provide the milk needed, and some even go on to breastfeed who had not even
planned to.   As mothers, we all want to do the very best for our babies,
so the more education moms have the more likely they are to really provide
nature's best start!   The influences of advertising are pervasive, and
powerful, but "the webs of many spiders can tie up an elephant..."
Anybody from NH or NY of my acquaintance going to the ILCA conf in New
Orleans?   I just got word I get to go!  Yahoo!  Michelle Scott, RD, IBCLC


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From:   Joe Gulker[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Friday, July 18, 1997 3:16 AM
Subject:        Supplementing Formula

I have a question from one of our physicians.  I, of course, understand
why we should not supplement the breastfed baby, unless we have a major
problem, however, he would like to know what type of formula to use in
the case of supplementation. He specifically named, prosobee, isomil,
lactofree, nutramigen.  Please reply. Thanks Teri Gulker RNC