>Oh, and be careful.  A lot of General Practitioners or Family Physicians
are not sure
>what ingredients to avoid.  My Family Doctor still tries to tell me it is
O.K. to eat yogurt.
>No it's not!:)

 I agree to be careful here. My son Zack has such a severe allergy to milk
that even the smell sets him off and I had a Nutritionist that recommended
Carnation Good Start as a suitable formula. This is a milk based product
here in Canada. You still have to be your own detective! I wouldnt worry
about the weight as long as the child is healthy. Remember that small
doesn't necessarily mean unhealthy!

  On the related thread, Zack drank Nutramigen for almost a year with no
adverse affects. My allergist advised we try it because its meant for milk
allergic children because the proteins have been broken down/rendered
harmless for some. And I stress for some! What worked for one allergic
person may not work for others. Proceed with caution. The first time Zack
tried Nutramigen he was in a controlled enviornment for several hours under
constant observation. But like Mark's situation, as Zack got older he lost
his taste for it so to speak, I believe he spit it at my husband one day to
get his point across. So we are onto Rice Dream Vanilla Drink with Calmag
calcium supplements now. Best of Luck!


Rita Doppenberg
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Allergic Specific Kids Inc
Ontario, Canada
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