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We just learned last nite that our now 8 mth old is on NIDO and no longer taking Nan
Our FM said it was changed about 2 mths ago. He was on NAN during our last visit.
We are concerned as we read that NIDO is powdered milk. We know that infants need the formula up until at least one year of age.
The DR who sees our Son said that they inform him each month that he is still on NAN...
We believe our FM.
It just came up in conversation last nite as we are getting ready to visit again and were talking about what he eats.
Any other children this age on NIDO.. ANy ideas
Thanks so much
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I am sure your FM is telling the truth. They no doubt switched your child in order to save money...powdered milk is definitely cheaper than formula.
I would contact my agency and tell them that you want your child placed back on formula. For the amount of money you pay for your adoption it is the very least that they can do. If you do not have any luck, I would try to get the doctor involved if you have contact with him...tell him what is going on and make sure he tells the attorney that your child needs to be on formula not powdered milk.
Good Luck!
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We had this same thing happen when we visited our then 8 month old in Oct. We bought Nido and Nan. However, 2 different pharmacies said that he should be on Nan and not Nido. My translation of the Nido ingredients was first the powdered milk, second a corn product, then the next 3 was some form of sugar. Our agency said it was a cultural, but they asked that I e-mail to the agency that I was requesting that Daniel stay on Nan. They would then tell the orphanage and atty that we wanted Daniel to stay on Nan.
Allison
Hi,
I would insist he be placed back on formula. babies need fat and extra nutrients for optimal brain development, among other things, that powdered milk with sweetener is just not going to cut it. Our son was on powdered milk when we arrived in Peru, I couldn't believe it as he was only 3 weeks old. I still wonder if some of his learning problems could have stemmed from just 3 weeks of malnutrition. Babies need formula for at least the first year. What I have done is leave 4 extra large cans every time I visit, so spending extra money on formula is not an issue for our foster mother. I know they have different cultural beliefs, I esp. like when they add extra sugar to the bottles..but I would rather see that than a baby taken off formula too soon. Take care, Cathy
Your little one should be on formula until one year of age. I hope your agency will be willing to switch back to formula.
In our case, we even offered to pay for the formula and they refused and said the pediatrician new best. Our little girl was switched at 4 months of age and at one year weighed only 19 pounds. Considering she was at the 99% at birth and now she is below the 5th on the growth charts for wt for ht. Pictures of her show that she looks healthy but I can't wait to get her home and check her out for my self.
Maybe you will get your little one home soon!!
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