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>Is it true that some countries are not using soy formulas?
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>Pat Gima, IBCLC
>Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Official UK govt advice is *not* to use soy formula except where the
baby has had medically-diagnosed problems with regular formula. The
reasons are its phytooestregen content, and the fact it is very high
in in sugars which are particularly cariogenic. There have been a few
consumer type exposes of soy with toddlers who have a mouthful of
decayed and rotting teeth, which have been attributed to the use of
soy formula.

I do find that a few parents use it - not on the advice of HPs,
particularly, but as something they decide to do for themselves,
especially if most of the baby's feeds are still breastfeeds. I
sometimes get the impression they select soy formula as it doesn't
feel like 'real' formula to them....and it makes them feel better
about not fully bf.  This is my impression only, of course. No one
has said that to me!

Oh, soy is also quite a bit more expensive than regular,  and this is
also an attraction for some : )

Diagnosed intolerant to cows babies can get soy on prescription -
that means the parents pay nothing (kids under 16 , and pregnant
mothers, and mothers up to a year after childbirth, get free meds in
the UK).

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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