47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
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INSURANCE WILL PAY for hypoallergenic formula!!, May 27, 2009
This review is from: Similac Expert Care Alimentum Hypoallergenic Nutrition Formula, Powder, With Iron, 1-Pound (454 g) (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)
My daughter used Alimentum and it stopped her colic due to acid reflux. I want to spread the word that most insurance companies will completely cover the cost of hypoallergenic formula, either by reimbursing you what you've spent on it, or if you get it as a prescription through your pediatrician.
Many doctors don't know this, so they don't know to give a prescription for the formula. Call your insurance company today!
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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This stuff is great!, June 19, 2007
This review is from: Similac Expert Care Alimentum Hypoallergenic Nutrition Formula, Powder, With Iron, 1-Pound (454 g) (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)
My son unfortunately was unable to breastfeed and could not tolerate any other formula out there. This may be expensive, but it has been worth every penny. It has solved his bellyaches and has helped tremendously with his colic symptoms. My husband and I noticed a huge difference in our son's behavior after just one bottle. We got our calm, good-natured baby back because of this formula :)
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lifesaver for parents and babies, May 25, 2009
This review is from: Similac Expert Care Alimentum Hypoallergenic Nutrition Formula, Powder, With Iron, 1-Pound (454 g) (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)
Yes, it smells bad.
No, it doesnt taste bad. I licked my hand when i spilled it once and it was not nearly as bad as you would think due to the smell.
Yes it is extremely expensive, but you know what? It WORKS!
When you are up nightly due to a screaming unhappy child, or worse, when you see your child suffering with an allergic reaction or blood in their stool or other awful side effects of a milk allergy or intolerance you are willing to pay any amount of money to make sure your baby is happy and to in turn get some sleep as well.
This stuff works, and it is much cheaper then the next option of of Neocate or other amino acid based formulas.
Even if your child doesnt have a diagnosed milk allergy, but is extra gassy, colicky, or constipated, give this a try.
We started using this because my DD would get severe consitipation on ANY milk based formula. Even now at 10 months, when we tried again with regular formula we have the same problem, so back to alimentum we went.
I really do not care about the price or the smell because the alternative is either having a malnourished child or one that is in pain, both alternatives are much more expensive to me.
Before the breastfeeding Natzis get on my case- i know breast is an alternative BUT- not everyone chooses to breastfeed and not all babies do well on breastmilk.
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