I've tried other liquid makeup removers in the past, and they always seemed to sting my eyes — but this super-lightweight, hypoallergenic formula doesn't cause any irritation whatsoever.
Hypoallergenic formulas do cost more than standard infant formulas, so I recommend you consult with a pediatrician before you make any purchase decisions.
In the rare case that hypoallergenic formulas don't work, there are other choices.
Not exact matches
Some babies
do better with
hypoallergenic products or lactose - free mixtures, although these
formulas might not have the same nutritional profile as preemie
formulas.
(I don't know about expensive premie or
hypoallergenic formulas.)
Do you have samples of
hypoallergenic formulas designed for babies with cow's milk allergy, such as Nutramigen with Enflora LGG?
This is exactly what a friend of mine
did, after her son developed psoriasis from every single type of
formula she tried,
hypoallergenic or not.
If an infant
formula is necessary because you
do not have enough colostrum or expressed milk is, you can request that they use
hypoallergenic formula (Nutramigen, Alimentum) instead of the standard issue.
I will concede that giving women
formula bags in the hospital is probably rather silly if we are trying to encourage breastfeeding - but I don't think getting
formula coupons in the mail or seeing ads for
formula (taking the «just like breastmilk» language out is a no - brainer too; of COURSE
formula isn't just like breastmilk - if it were, my son would have died, since he couldn't tolerate breastmilk and could only take
hypoallergenic formula, so thank god it isn't «just like» breastmilk) is that much of a problem.
If the baby's symptoms don't disappear or the diet proves too difficult for you to continue with, the dietitian might suggest a
hypoallergenic diet with replacement
formulas for your infant.