For Infants

Nutramigen AA

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Powder
14.1 oz cans

Feeding Your Baby Nutramigen AA

This section answers questions about what to expect when feeding your baby Nutramigen AA. You’ll learn how Nutramigen AA can meet your baby’s nutritional needs, when you are likely to see improvement, and why Nutramigen AA tastes and looks different from other formulas.

» How can Nutramigen AA meet my baby’s nutritional needs without milk?
» How soon will the symptoms of severe cow’s milk allergy go away?
» How long will my child need Nutramigen AA?
» Nutramigen AA tastes and looks different than other infant formulas. Is this normal?
» Will my baby’s stools look different when feeding Nutramigen AA?

Q: How can Nutramigen AA meet my baby’s nutritional needs without milk?

A: Although cow’s milk is nutritious, it does not contain the appropriate amounts or types of fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, or minerals for the best growth in human babies.

Nutramigen AA contains all the same nutrients as routine formulas. The difference is that amino acids are used instead of whole proteins, which eliminates the protein allergen. Nutramigen AA is designed to be nutritionally complete for infants and toddlers (dietary reference intakes include a recommendation for fiber for > 12 months of age).
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Q: How soon will the symptoms of severe cow’s milk allergy go away?

A: Every baby is different, so it will depend on how bad the symptoms are and how long your baby has had them. Most babies see overall improvement within 2 weeks. You will probably notice improvement in your baby’s appetite and mood in just a few days because she feels better. Weight gain is also a signal that your baby’s symptoms have improved.
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Q: How long will my child need Nutramigen AA?

A: Since every baby is different, your baby’s doctor is the best person to answer this question. It’s important to stay on Nutramigen AA until your baby’s doctor recommends it’s time to stop using it.
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Q: Nutramigen AA tastes and looks different than other infant formulas. Is this normal?

A: Yes. Free amino acids formulas are different than cow’s milk-based formulas. Because of the amino acids in Nutramigen AA, it has a distinct taste, smell, and appearance. Keep in mind that your baby’s taste is not yet well developed, which means she is likely to adjust quickly to the taste of Nutramigen AA.
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Q: Will my baby’s stools look different when feeding Nutramigen AA?

A: Yes, stool consistency and color will likely be different when your baby begins using Nutramigen AA, and this is normal. Anytime you change formula you may notice a change to the number, color and/or consistency of stools. If your baby is doing well on the formula, this probably is not a reason for concern.
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