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Feeding Your Baby Nutramigen® AA™ LIPIL®
This section answers questions about what to expect when feeding your baby Nutramigen AA LIPIL. You'll learn how Nutramigen AA LIPIL can meet your baby's nutritional needs, when you are likely to see improvement, and why Nutramigen AA LIPIL tastes and looks different from other formulas.
How can Nutramigen AA LIPIL meet my baby's nutritional needs without milk?
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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 LIPIL 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 LIPIL is designed to be nutritionally complete for infants and toddlers (dietary reference intakes include a recommendation for fiber for > 12 months of age).
Nutramigen AA LIPIL 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 LIPIL is designed to be nutritionally complete for infants and toddlers (dietary reference intakes include a recommendation for fiber for > 12 months of age).
How soon will the symptoms of severe cow's milk allergy go away?
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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.
How long will my child need Nutramigen AA LIPIL?
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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 LIPIL until your baby's doctor recommends it's time to stop using it.
Nutramigen AA LIPIL tastes and looks different than other infant formulas. Is this normal?
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Yes. Free amino acids formulas are different than cow's milk-based formulas. Because of the amino acids in Nutramigen AA LIPIL, 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 LIPIL.
Will my baby's stools look different when feeding Nutramigen AA LIPIL?
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Yes, stool consistency and color will likely be different when your baby begins using Nutramigen AA LIPIL, 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.
