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Review on Similac Alimentum, 6-Pack, Infant Formula for Food Allergies and Colic, Reduces Excessive Crying in 24 Hours, Corn-Free & Lactose-Free, Ready-to-Feed, 32-fl-oz Bottle by Carrie Spencer

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Lifebuoy for Babies with Severe Allergy

As a woman who breastfed my first child for two years, never tackled the formula and was aggressive about "boobs are best", I never thought I would the formula would be appreciated. And then I had my second child. I exclusively breastfed my daughter until she was 6 months old. Around the same time, she developed severe food allergies, including milk protein, soy, banana, and egg. In order not to provoke her allergies and terrible diarrhea, my diet was severely restricted, which put my own health at risk as I am anemic and breastfeeding. After breastfeeding my son for two years, I was ready to endure except that my daughter was increasingly developing allergies. It got to the point that no matter how carefully I ate, she had constant diarrhea. My daughter's gastroenterologist recommended Alimentum to make sure she was being fed truly allergenic milk. None of the other brands and types on the market are suitable for children with severe allergies. I'm still breastfeeding, but during the day I squeeze and feed her my milk in a half-breastmilk/half-alimentum mix. This ensures that my breast milk is diluted enough so she doesn't get the full dose of what I accidentally ate. Alimentum saved my breastfeeding relationship with my baby and eliminated her diarrhea. She has gained weight again and I am so grateful to her. It is strange, writing a review on formula milk, being a argumentative breastfeeding mom in the past, but life sometimes humiliates us. Much luck. ** Please let me know that this review is helpful to you by clicking Yes below.

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