Which soy formula is best for gassy infant?

Hi S.,
I'm a nurse and used to work for a pediatrician. I have two kids, ages 5 years and 2.5 years. I know all about fussy babies since both of mine had gastroesophageal reflux disease. They cried all of the time!!
Have you discussed the gas issue with your doctor? Are you breast feeding too? If so, you might need to cut some things out of your diet first. If breast milk isn't the issue, perhaps you should try a gentler type of milk based formula first, one that will help your baby digest the milk proteins easier. Milk is extremely important in the development of your baby's brain, so if you can avoid a soy based formula, you should. Hope this helps. Take care.

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Our daughter was very colicky and a big spitter upper, and we tried every "trick" in the book. We eventually gave her some Zantac, which lost its effect over time. Then it was on to Prevacid. At that point, I was determined to get her off of meds.

She had a traumatic upper GI study done, only to confirm that she actually did NOT have reflux/GERD. What finally helped? Chiropractic. I never even considered visiting a chiro before her birth, but we found ourselves there to treat her. Whomever you choose, make sure he/she has extensive experience with babies.

Many are now concerned with the effects of soy formula because soy contains isoflavones, an estrogen-like substance which can alter someone's endocrine system. A day's worth of soy formula is equal to several birth control pills!

Soy formula has been banned in other countries because of its possible harmful effects. I know moms who make their own formula at home, and these are the recipes they use. It may seem daunting at first, but you can get support from other moms in the (below) forum.

http://www.westonaprice.org/children/formula-faqs.html
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/waphb

Best,
L.

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Soy is bad for people. in small amounts, it's ok, but dont put your baby on soy formula..do some research on soy.

We used the Enfamil Soy formula for the DHA. Also, try giving her Gripe water in her bottles (available at Whole Foods or natural food stores) to ease the gas.

try the apple prune juice one lady suggested! my son was severly constipated and the doctor had me give him jucie(equal parts juice to water) and now hes perfectly fine! =]

Dear S.,

I am a little hesitant to say what to put into the formula to help with the constipation, but in the olden days before the type of formula that you have now adays - we used to put a teaspoon into my baby brother's formula and that helped with the constipation and gas. Also, just boil a seedless prune or two and give the baby a taste of that. Not too much, you know.

I used to tell my children that prunes were candy fruit when they needed a boost to the constipation. But, you - again have to be careful about not too much.

C. N. Also, go on drgreene.com, and About.com/pediatician they both have a long list of things you can ask about.

Hi,
We supplimented(I predominately breastfed) with Similac Isomil Soy formula and we didn't have an issue with gasiness.
GL!

For constipation you might want to try apple prune juice watered down ( half juice, half water) I think the Good Start is the best Soy, but you might want to try Neutramigin as she may have colic if she is so fussy. There may also be something at the health food stores that might do the trick. I know Gripe water worked wonders for my colicky baby. Good luck!

My son has he same issues... I have no answers could you please refer any info to me as you may obtain??? Thank you so much!!!!! I also noticed that my son is MUCH more constiated with the soy

Hi S.,
I too have problems with formula, I switched to similac soy, (thats the one they sell in bulk at costco) I had problems with constipation too, my doctor told to add prune juice to the formula up to 3 oz a day, I add about 1-2 oz total between all her meals and really dont have the constipation problem anymore. Now, the prune colored spit up is another story. You also might want to try gripe water (I have only found it at longs drugs) I too used the mylacon and it did not help. Gripe water is great, we started using it when she devloped colic and the colic disappeared within a few days. I give her the recommended dosage at almost all feedings (Fiona will be 4 months on Nov. 22) but we made the formula switch at 2 months and it helped her termendously. Good luck.
M.
Oh one other thing, the soy formula is a little hard to blend into the water, it seams to be easier when you warm it.

we used simulac advanced soy formula for our twins. it worked great!

HI there. IS she allergic to regular milk or just colicky? I have my daughter on soy milk and she can get constipated. Make sure they drink lots of water. Um popcorn is great as a natural cleanser, or um what i did was put a fiber substance in her drink every few days. I found one at walmart called Fibercon. It is odorless, tasteless and disolves in most drinks. At times mine gets constipated but that is life.. Jsut watch with how small she is.. And just add a bit more fiber in her diet.

Hi S.,

A friend of mine had a lot of luck switching to organic Similac (not Soy) because her baby was extremely gassy. Have you tried that? Good luck! -- M.

Hi S.,

I use Enfamil ProSobee Lipil soy infant formula and I have used it with both of my boys and have had good results. I have also used the Gripe Water that someone else mentioned also and that works wonders. But I also use a Dr. Brown's bottle, it is a little different then the normal bottle and it helps with gas and stuff like that. So between these three things I think it has helped eliminate thoes issues. So you might want to give them a shot. Good luck.
A.

SOY FORMULAS are dangerous!!! Unless it states it comes from a NON GMO SOURCE!!! You can make your own formula with almond milk and add Brainchild liquid vitamins and minerals!!! as well as some other source of protein like Hemp, pea, Quinoa, and many more!!! It taste about the same...all baby formulas taste horible so you can't do any worse!! Love, G.. :0)

P.S. Goolgle: Dr. Russell Baylock and SOY or EXITOTOXINS....he is the leading expert on braindamage done by SOY, ASPARTAME, MSG and EXITOTOXINS!!!