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[quote=Anonymous]If my kid did equally well on both, I'd choose Nutramigen without hesitation, for three reasons.

1) I'm skeptical about each step that takes food away from it's "natural" state.  Nutramigen is, of course, highly processed, but EleCare takes it a step further.  Obviously if you need it, that step is a godsend, but if not, then I'd choose Nutramigen.

2) EleCare is crazy expensive.  Nutramigen is about twice the cost of regular formula, but still way less than EleCare.

3) Nutramigen is available everywhere.  My kid went from Nutramigen to a prescription formula (not Elecare, but a higher calorie "toddler" version of Nutramigen since he had trouble handling volume).  In our case insurance covered the cost, but it was still a pain in the neck.  Nutramigen is available everywhere.  When we flew out to visit grandparents, they could pick up a few cans and have them waiting.  With the prescription formula, which only came in a ready-to-feed formula, I had to lug two weeks worth through the airport in our carryon.  Arranging deliveries was also a pain.  Basically, it was like sitting home for the cable guy once a month, and I couldn't choose the day, so everything else had to be planed around the formula delivery.   They were also always late, or wouldn't show at all.  Even if you're paying out of pocket or your insurance will let you buy it at the pharmacy, it's a pain.  If they run out, which they will, they need to transfer the prescription, and you need to drive to a different store.

Don't get me wrong.  Both can be a miracle.  Watching your child thrive when they're getting enough nutrition and not suffering from allergies/intolerances is worth every bit of annoyance.  You may also find that only one works.  But if you do find you can choose, go for Nutramigen.[/quote]

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