When it comes to soy formula, it is most ideal for strict vegan families, infants who have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, and infants who have
congenital galactosemia which is a rare genetic metabolic disorder.
Not exact matches
In extremely rare cases, a baby is born with a
congenital metabolic disorder such as
galactosemia, which affects the ability to digest and use lactose.
Sure, there are some babies who can not tolerate lactose and these babies are fairly rare - they may have
congenital lactase deficiency and
galactosemia.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends soy formulas for parents who do not want their child to eat animal protein, and for infants with
galactosemia or
congenital lactase deficiency.