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Is it ok to give soya-based milk formula to my baby... |
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by cazza  (July 2007) (rank 2nd) |
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Is it OK to give soya-based infant formula to my baby?
You should only give your baby soya-based infant formula if your GP or health visitor advises you to. In almost all cases, breastfeeding or another type of formula will be a better choice.
Soya-based infant
formula was originally developed for babies who can't have infant formula based on cows' milk, for example, because of a milk allergy. But there are now other types of formula that are more suitable for these babies and your GP or health visitor will be able to advise you about this.
Occasionally your GP or health visitor might recommend soya-based infant formula, for example, if your baby can't or won't drink other types of formula, or if you want your baby to eat a vegan diet and you're not breastfeeding.
MOST babies allergic to DAIRY will have problems with SOY milk as well...
If you're giving your baby soya-based infant formula at the moment, talk to your GP or health visitor about changing to a different formula.
This information was copied from www. food safety agency and have permission and word from angie h that its fine as long as i say where i got the info from...
Thank you
cazza
