Baby Jar Foods: Similac
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Need Advice for Baby Constipation
Asked by J.J. from Kansas City
on August 16, 2006
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I have a 7 month old whom I breast fed only. He had no problem with having a bowell movement. 4 weeks ago I started supplimenting with Similac and 3 weeks ago added ...
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- I give my boy the Gerber Prunes (baby food isle) about every other day. It helps to keep things regular! For when he is screaming and in the middle of a hard poop s...
- I had a similar problem with my daughter not going frequently enough. I called her doctor, and they told me to give her pedialyte. They told me to buy the popsicles,...
- My baby has always been both breastfed and formula fed- she wouldn't nurse much during the first week or so we had no choice but to give her formula and once she start...
7 Month Old Fraternal Twins Eating Every 2 1/2 Hours
Asked by R.G. from Sherman
on January 21, 2010
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I have 7 month old fraternal twin boys that were born @ 33 wks. Their adjusted age should be 5 months old. They are now formula fed b/c my milk dried up. : ( They...
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- I agree with the other answer an adjustment might be just the thing- if you are nervous about that though- just know that reflux babies are just fussy until their syst...
- did you talk to your pedi about changing the formula for one for reflux problem my twins at 7 month eat about 8oz each feeding and cereal with fruit in the morning ,v...
- wow, you have some big preemies. My 32 weeker wasn't that big until well after her first birthday. She also had reflux and I was told to feed her often with smal...
Seeking Advice for My Newborn as She Is Constipated
Asked by T.N. from Los Angeles
on June 6, 2007
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I have a breast infection and had to stop nursing my newborn. Since then she has started on Similac and has become constipated. I need to know if anyone has any advi...
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- Try getting some lotion or baby oil and massage her tummy in a downward motion.start from the top of her belly and massage gently down. every so often put her feet tog...
- My son was really constipated once and didn't poop for like 7 days. This was when he was 4 months old. The Dr. advised me to give him prunes. I did that for 3 days ...
- Hi T., I am having a very similar problem w/ my 4 month old, she is formula fed as well, however, not totally constipated. Try the Dark Karo Syrup (1 tbs mixed i...
Lactose Intolerant Newborn
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2008
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Did/does anyone have a lactose intolerant little one? It was just recently determined that my nephew is lactose intolerant. He is 10 weeks old. My SIL is really concer...
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- My son has problems with lactose as well. I cut out all dairy in my diet so I could continue breastfeeding. That seemed to work fine. It was hard for me because I l...
- Both of my children were lactose intolerant. I put them both on Soy formula. One at 3 months the other I new sooner so around 6 weeks. I very successfully used Enfamil...
- Please try and stick to breastfeeding. My sister in law went through the same thing when it came to her daughter's food allergies. The biggest thing she regretted wa...
HELP! I Have to Supplement My Milk with Some Formula- My Worst Nightmare!!!
Asked by D. from Chicago
on August 30, 2006
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Hey Mamas,
I have been strictly nursing my lil'man and he is now 9 1/2 months. He takes plenty of jar food and cereal in addition. My milk supply has dramatically dec...
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- Personally, I think there are far "worse" things in the world than having to resort to formula. Your child sounds healthy and happy; using formula won't change that--...
- I had to supplement as well and I wanted to breast feed but we had too many problems but my daughter started on similac and she was constipated and of course most doct...
- D., I applaud you for not wanting to give up breastfeeding as it is what is best for babies but nature does not always agree. I had to stop breastfeeding my son whe...
Help in What a Six Month Old Should Be Eating
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on August 23, 2008
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I have a six month old daughter. She just weighed in at about 18 lbs (80%) and 26 1/2 (75%) inches long. When we went in last week for her visit, the doctor said withi...
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- Hi, My 6 month old's schedule looks like this: Between 7:00-7:30 7 oz bottle or eat from me Between 8:00-8:30 cereal with fruit (stage 2 jar) Nap at 9:30-11:30 B...
- I know doctors mean well, but listen to your daughter...she will tell you what she needs & if she isn't ready to give up a bottle, I wouldn't stress it! Sucking is a ...
- I don't currently have a six-month-old, but I can tell you what I've done with those I did have, including those I provided childcare to. I'm a fan of bottle-fed b...
Constipation
Asked by J.L. from Oklahoma City
on October 23, 2007
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My 7 week old daughter is having trouble with some constipation. She started on Similac and changed it to Enfamil then to Enfamil Gentlease. She is going but having tr...
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- You may want to speak with her doctor about trying formula without Iron. My brother had that problem as a baby.
- My 8 week old son just got out of the NICU and had some trouble with this. Next time you change her diaper, pull her knees towards her tummy and hold them there for a...
- Don't know if you are still having the constipation problems. I work at a Children's hospital...and I recommend seeing a pediatrician first and foremost. If you have...
Switching Baby Formual
Asked by J.G. from Phoenix
on August 2, 2011
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Hi moms! My 3 month old son has had a lot of gas the past 3-4 weeks, to the point of him screaming. He has even gone as far as not breastfeeding :(
I have been givi...
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- My son went through this for MONTHS every night he'd wake up in full blown pain screams. I called my mom and she said it's probably gas make him fennel tea. It will st...
- Don't do soy formula until you read this: http://drjen4kids.com/ Then go to INFANTS and then look for the two formula topics Also-I used Similac Senstivie with ...
- Sounds like both of my babies. I would try reflux medication. If that doesn't help I would eliminate all dairy from your diet (since you are breastfeeding) to determin...
Health Questions About 7 Month Old That I Watch?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on May 4, 2011
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I started watching a 7 month old little boy today. He's adorable, good, and a wonderful little baby, but I have some concerns. His mom told me that they have to force-...
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- Do you know if the Mom has tried different bottles?? I had to go thru the gamut with both of my kids when it came to bottles. My first was very picky about the nipple ...
- Okay, I baby sat a child that age, and she had the SAME problems. AND so, she had, developmental delays and issues... and it did not get better. I babysat her until s...
- I would offer only formula and very little bits of solids while he is in your care. Force feeding your OWN child is one thing - which is still horrible - but asking a...
Constipation in Infants
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on July 2, 2008
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I have a one month old and his stool is always hard and like little pellets. He was on Enfamil Lipil W/iron. I had alwas heard iron caused constipation but his Dr. sai...
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- My son, who is now a healthy strapping jet pilot, was raised on soy milk and has never had a problem with peanut allergies. You can quite safely give him soy milk wit...
- Hi S., First of all there is not a good formula out there, your baby can't digest formulas causing constipation. If you are determined to keep him on formula, try pu...
- try putting a little karo syrup in the bottle w/ the formula.it will help them to go..just a tbsp will do. its inexpensive and it works. no, its not super sweet so,it ...
