My answer re this issue is in the archives sometime in 2001. Basically I use
elemental formulas when supplementing because:
--Does not expose infant to whole cow's milk proteins (some data in allergy
literature - not hard)
--Reduces bilirubin faster (Gourley GR. NeoReviews Feb 2000; 1(2): e25-30)
--Tastes terrible so the babies WANT to go back to the breast
--Is expensive so the parents will not want to continue to use it
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
--Is perceived as DIFFERENT from regular formula feeding - a TEMPORARY fix -
only to be used until infant back to exclusive breastfeeding.
Nancy

Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist, Children's Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
Medical Director, Lactation Services, Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, CA, USA

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