RE: Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

[Guest guest]

Congratulations, Louise! That is so exciting. I don't have an answer

for you but wanted to say that this might be a great question for the

Clan Newsletter... This month they addressed the question of

whether someone with CD should introduce gluten into their infant's

diet (I was fascinated to read that apparently you actually decrease a

child's chance of developing CD by feeding a baby some gluten when they

start eating solid foods!). I believe there is a whole area on

GlutenFreeForum.com devoted just to celiac disease and pregnancy -

Maybe you will find some info and support there.

Good luck!

Isaiah-- Gluten-Free By The Bayhttp://glutenfreebay.blogspot.com

[Guest guest]

Louise,

Breast milk from the baby’s GF mom

is the very best. You can find La Leche League in the phone book if you need

some support or instruction. It is perfectly possible to nurse with CD, but

you do need to be right on top of your own diet. – start stocking away

good single portion meals in the freezer now.

Connie

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Louise Audell

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007

5:05 AM

Celiac Bay Area

Subject: [ ]

Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

Hi:

I'm expecting a little one in a while, my first child, and have CD. I'm

starting to do some research just in case the baby needs to be gluten-free as

well.

Does anyone know of some baby formulas that are gluten-free and safe for new

borns? Ideally, dairy-free, too.

Please advise,

Louise

Louise Audell

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Like a dope, I got my threads mixed up and posted this in the wrong

thread. WHOOPS! Haha, anyway, here is what I was going to say..

Re: gluten free, dairy free formula-

it is probably quite difficult to find formula with no allergens

whatsoever. Soy is another ingredient that could potentially aggravate

allergic response. Unless you're looking for ideological reasons

(vegan etc), I wouldn't necessarily rule out a formula with dairy- if

you're concerned about Celiac, if the child hasn't been exposed to

gluten, they won't have intestinal damage which destroys the villi

that would ordinarily help digest lactose. So, milk should be fine.

There are some interesting studies about the best time to introduce

gluten to a child's diet- it's something that, if/when DH and I have

children, we will have to think about, as we know they will at least

have 1 celiac gene. Best Wishes and Congrats!

-B

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for new

> borns? Ideally, dairy-free, too.

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> Please advise,

> Louise

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well, I just checked the can of Enfamil Lipil (available through costco) and nothing looked like it contained gluten.Stay away from soy based formula unless you absolutely have to. Soy really inhibits thyroid homone absorbtion which could cause IQ decrease, short stature, and other lovely problems. Also the phyto-estrogens wreck havoc with reproductive systems.Have you thought about pumping? (And taking Motilium if supply ends up being a problem?)YMMVJen ----- Original Message ----From: Louise Audell <louise_gd@...>Celiac Bay Area < >Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 5:04:36 AMSubject: [ ] Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

Hi:I'm expecting a little one in a while, my first child, and have CD. I'm starting to do some research just in case the baby needs to be gluten-free as well.Does anyone know of some baby formulas that are gluten-free and safe for new borns? Ideally, dairy-free, too.Please advise,Louise Louise Audell art + designlouiseaudell. com (415) 863-1533

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Hello Jen:Oh, yes! I've planned on breast feeding and pumping - no matter what. But I thought, "I *know* there will be a time when I run out and/or I'm not around (or sleeping, etc.), and it would be wise to have a back up plan of baby formula for grandma, my boyfriend, babysitter, etc."I can't say I care for the idea of baby formula, but I'd rather be prepared then think I could "always" handle the breast feeding on my own.But, WOW, has there been some interesting information regarding soy, diary, etc. Lots to take into consideration!I had only suggested, ideally, "no diary" because almost none of the women in my family, including myself, can digest diary, so I thought there'd be a pretty good chance my new born wouldn't be able to handle it either.* * * *Also, I'm

almost certain most of the women in my family have CD, myself included, and assumed my new born might have this problem as well. Can the doctors do a blood test early on to determine if a new born has CD or not? How does the testing work for babies?Please advise,Louise Louise Audell art + designlouiseaudell.com (415) 863-1533----- Original Message ----From: Aelfie <aelfie@...> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 8:18:02 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

well, I just checked the can of Enfamil Lipil (available through costco) and nothing looked like it contained gluten.Stay away from soy based formula unless you absolutely have to. Soy really inhibits thyroid homone absorbtion which could cause IQ decrease, short stature, and other lovely problems. Also the phyto-estrogens wreck havoc with reproductive systems.Have you thought about pumping? (And taking Motilium if supply ends up being a problem?)YMMVJen ----- Original Message ----From: Louise Audell <louise_gd (DOT) com>Celiac Bay Area < >Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 5:04:36 AMSubject: [ ] Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

Hi:I'm expecting a little one in a while, my first child, and have CD. I'm starting to do some research just in case the baby needs to be gluten-free as well.Does anyone know of some baby formulas that are gluten-free and safe for new borns? Ideally, dairy-free, too.Please advise,Louise Louise Audell art + designlouiseaudell. com (415) 863-1533

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Louise,

Please go check out La Leche League. They

are such a help. You will find that YOU need to nurse the baby and will wake

up to do so. In three kids, while I pumped and froze breast milk for “back

up” and relief, I never used it or I wished that I had not – I needed

to get the milk out when the baby needed to get it in. My last kidlet did own

a bottle – she used it for the first time for apple juice when she was

sick at the age of 4 – great way to keep the sticky stuff off the couch.

But to use a plastic nipple on a plastic bottle to feed an un-evolutionary

liquid to an infant was never something that I thought would really serve my progeny.

Connie

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Louise Audell

Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007

6:12 AM

Subject: Re: [ ]

Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

Hello Jen:

Oh, yes! I've planned on breast feeding and pumping - no matter what. But I

thought, " I *know* there will be a time when I run out and/or I'm not

around (or sleeping, etc.), and it would be wise to have a back up plan of baby

formula for grandma, my boyfriend, babysitter, etc. "

I can't say I care for the idea of baby formula, but I'd rather be prepared

then think I could " always " handle the breast feeding on my own.

But, WOW, has there been some interesting information regarding soy, diary, etc.

Lots to take into consideration!

I had only suggested, ideally, " no diary " because almost none of the

women in my family, including myself, can digest diary, so I thought there'd be

a pretty good chance my new born wouldn't be able to handle it either.

* * * *

Also, I'm almost certain most of the women in my family have CD, myself

included, and assumed my new born might have this problem as well. Can the

doctors do a blood test early on to determine if a new born has CD or not? How

does the testing work for babies?

Please advise,

Louise

Louise Audell

art + design

louiseaudell.com

(415) 863-1533

[Guest guest]

Congratulations, Louise!

When I had my first baby, even though I

planned to breastfeed exclusively, I too felt I had to have some formula “on

hand, just in case.” I never used it. What I do wish I had

done was attend at least one La Leche League meeting prior to the birth of my

baby. I would recommend to any pregnant woman that she attend as many LLL

meetings as possible before the birth. That way if you have any problems

after the baby is born, you have already met people you can call for

help. Also, it helps boost your confidence to be around other women who

are breastfeeding; in addition, you learn about the problems and situations others

have encountered.

There has been some research done

indicating that breastfeeding is protective against celiac disease, and they

also recommend introducing gluten after 6 months (there are many articles on

the timing and introduction of gluten for infants on the net). I have to

say, however, that breastfeeding did not make a difference for my two boys; I

think that some people are just celiacs, no matter what.

The CSA product does not list any GF

formulas, but the listing says, “Infant formulas contain complete

disclosure and labeling.” I would suggest checking the health food

stores to see if there is any formula that actually states that it is “gluten-free.”

I personally would also look for an organic formula.

Testing an infant for CD can be tricky. Young

children don’t make the antibodies necessary for most of the reliable blood

tests for CD. You could do a DNA test, but at best, this test either

eliminates CD or indicates the potential for development of CD; it can’t

actually diagnose CD. Unless you strongly suspect CD, you probably wouldn’t

want to subject your baby to at biopsy. Your best bet is to watch and

wait. I have heard that infants can’t develop CD because they don’t

have any antibodies; in my personal experience this was not true. You

should also ask your gastro if they have any suggestions.

Good luck with your baby!

Pam Newbury

Santa Cruz Celiac Support Group

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of Louise Audell

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007

5:05 AM

Celiac Bay Area

Subject: [ ]

Gluten-Free Baby Formula???

Hi:

I'm expecting a little one in a while, my first child, and have CD. I'm

starting to do some research just in case the baby needs to be gluten-free as

well.

Does anyone know of some baby formulas that are gluten-free and safe for new

borns? Ideally, dairy-free, too.

Please advise,

Louise

Louise Audell

art + design

louiseaudell.com

(415) 863-1533

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