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Dehydration- A Hidden Danger for CF Kids

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) lose excessive amounts of salt when they sweat.  This can upset the balance of minerals in the blood and result in dehydration. My son has CF and the doctors have always suggested that I make salty snacks readily available to my son, but no one has ever talked to me about dehydration.

Dehydration didn't become an issue until the year my son made the 7th grade basketball team. We were thrilled with his achievement, but it was definitely a bitter sweet experience. The good news is his lung function test scores shot up! However, the team played hard for two hours a day, 5 times a week. The rest of the kids went home tired and hungry, but our son would regularly fall into bed experiencing flu-like symptoms. Even though he didn't have a fever, he'd experience uncontrollable shivering. I was so focused on his lungs that I thought he was stirring up infected mucus, which resulted in these intense symptoms. However, the very next morning he'd climb out of bed feeling good enough to go to school.

Doctor suggested "Baby's Only"

I just want to thank you for giving us a product that my son loves and does not get sick when eating it. I had difficulties breastfeeding, so we had to put him on formula. I switched from formula to formula yet he continued to  have stomach discomfort. I read the ingredients on the formula can. I was so upset to read what I was giving my newborn that I contacted my doctor immediately to set up an appointment. I asked him what I should give my child that does not contain all the sugar and "fake" ingredients. He went to his office and came back with "Baby's Only Organic." I found a health food store that carried it, but they were closed. I found another store about an hour away. They were open so I bought a can to try. My son liked it and he didn't get sick so I went back to buy a few more cans. We were so happy and relieved to find a product that was natural. Our son is nine months old now and still loves his formula. I told our doctor to continue to recommend this product to other families. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Jenelle( Mom)

 

Worry Free Alternative

I cannot thank you enough for your product! It was exactly was I was dreaming could be out there for my baby! It was recommended by a nutritionist who swears by your product for my sensitive child without a digestive diagnosis. The lactose free formula is a worry-free alternative to breast milk, and the second most important thing is that I feel safe giving it to him! You are wonderful people.

-Tasha (Mom)