Is there a problem with giving baby soy formula?

I have been giving my baby Alsoy for a few months now, she is seven months old and I do not produce enough breast milk to satisfy her. I have recently read some negative things about Soy formula and now I am worried. Is this negative stuff put out by milk companies or is it true? Milk based formula wasn’t agreeing with her before, but maby I should try again and organic this time. What do you think about Soy formula?

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6 comments a "Is there a problem with giving baby soy formula?"

My sister and I both had soy when we were babies, and my son is also drinking soy. He is the healthiest baby. Not a thing wrong with him. Same with my sister and, we’ve always been healthy.

Talk to your doctor about switching formula if you really want to.

My son is on Similac Isomil Advance (soy.) He is almsot 11 months and we have had no problems with it.

I have heard it can lead to peanut allergies. I would switch if I were you to be on the safe side. I think more people should know about the possible negative affects of soy. It is not the closest thing to breast milk. Also, you will produce enough milk if you let her suck more often. The supply and demand affect. Your milk will catch up, you just have to be patient.

If milk based formula wasn’t agreeing with her then soy is a good option. Milk companies do put out “studies” that were done by them to make soy look bad and like everyone needs milk. which we do not. I drink soy milk and my calcium and other vitamin levels are perfect (tested 2 months ago) We are the only species that drinks another animals milk!
I will give my daughter regular organic milk when she is old enough (and it agrees with her) but if it doesn’t i will probably do a mix of soy and rice. The concern with soy is the natural hormones in it. But don’t worry about it!

My son drinks the regular milk based formula, no soy.. never had an issue with similac advanced. when i thought there was a problem (when he was on enfamil before i made the switch to similac) i tried to give him soy… and he HATED it. wouldnt drink it no matter what.

personally i wouldnt give my children soy milk unless they were allergic to the other stuff. i will always start my kids out on similac

here is a good site with some info:

Pros and Cons of Soy:

Soy formula has no nutritional advantage over milk-based formula and vice versa. Both are fortified with the same vitamins and minerals.

Usually parents choose soy formula when their baby is sensitive or allergic (or potentially so) to cows’ milk protein, or when a baby is having trouble digesting lactose or milk sugar. Babies can be chronically sensitive to cows’ milk protein and may have to avoid it for the first several months of life. If your baby cries or is irritable during feedings or immediately afterward, or if he has diarrhea, he may be allergic to his formula. Check with your baby’s doctor if you think he’s having problems digesting the milk; the doctor may recommend switching to soy milk.

That said, remember that soy protein is just as likely to cause food allergies. In fact, most babies who are allergic to cows’ milk protein are also allergic to soy protein. If this happens, your child’s healthcare provider may ask you to try other brands of formula that don’t contain cows’ milk protein. Sometimes, you might need to change brands a few times to find what’s best for your baby.

I’d try the milk-based formula again. I was in the same position. I breastfeed but also supplement with formula. We thought our baby was having problems taking the milk-based and gave him soy for a few months. We also read some negative things about soy and decided to try the milk-based again now that he is 4 months old. He took it very well and we give him that now when we do supplement.

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