Has anyone had any problem with Soy Formula?

Question

Hi, I have had to stop breastfeeding recently due to a serious infection with my c section, I had my little one ( three weeks old) on Nestle Good Start Supreme and he seemed okay but his p**p turned green and he would have about five dirty (p**p) diapers a day. My pediatrician suggested I try a Soy based formula so I researched a little online about it and Ive read some good things and alot of bad things about it as well, I was just wondering if anyone has or is using a soy formula and if your baby did well on it. Thank you !!

Answer 1

I used Similac Soy Formula with my daughter. She did real good on it - is a healthy 14 month old now!

Answer 2

I had to stop breastfeeding due to lactosintolerance (well, that's initially what the DR thought it was) so we tried the Soy & she actually stopped pooping. The soy is very hard to digest. Ended up she has milk, soy & gleuten allergies. She can't tolerate rice cereal either. Hopefully you don't end up with our troubles, but I would try LactoFree by Similac. If things don't improve, Evelyn is on Enfamil Nutramigen. It is expensive-$26 per pound-but it ended the colic symptoms, helped regulate her going to the bathroom and she has put on plenty of weight-she is exactly where she should be right now. The Dr should be able to get you some samples and if you have WIC they will help pay for some. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I breastfeed and when my baby had diarrhea, was adviced to stop breastfeeding and give soy formula. What happened was: he hated it.

But green poo can be a sign of lactose intolerant.

I've read about this formula which is not from soy, but is lactose-free, that may be a better option.

I'll look it up for you in a minute.