What is Nutramigen Used for?

There are many baby formulas on the market. Nutramigen is a formula designed for infants who have displayed allergic reactions to other formulas that contain milk proteins. To decide whether Nutramigen is right for your baby, you must understand its specific purpose.

Hypoallergenic

• Nutramigen is designed for infants that appear to be allergic to other baby formulas. It is produced by the same company as Enfamil. According to Enfamil, Nutramigen is hypoallergenic, making it ideal for babies with cow's milk allergies. Parent reviewers on Baby Center agreed that it helped their fussy babies have more bowel movements and tolerate formula better.

Formula

• Most baby formulas contain protein, fat and carbohydrate sources. According to Dr. Sears, most infant formulas contain a mixture of whey protein, nonfat milk and casein as their protein. Nutramigen contains only hydrolyzed casein, making it suitable for infants with milk allergies. It has corn syrup and starch as a carbohydrate source and a mixture of safflower, coconut and soy as a fat source.

Precautions

• You should consult your physician before starting your baby on Nutramigen. This formula is designed for infants with pre-existing milk allergies. If your infant does not have a milk allergy, Nutramigen may cause potential problems with milk digestion in the future.