Formula Brand (with Iron) as Cause: Enfamil
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Enfamil Lipil W/ Iron vs Kirkland Formula
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on April 21, 2007
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Hello,
I'm down to breastfeeding during the night and using formula for all other feedings. Formula is expensive!!! I'm using Enfamil Lipil w/ Iron. At my last C...
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- Try making your own formula. We tried the Kirkland brand but our daughter got horribly fussy on it. Take rice milk (4 oz) and add .5 or 1 tablespoon of Flaxseed Oi...
- HI L.! I used the Kirkland brand, as well as other store brands for both of my children. They are way more cost effective, and according to my doctor, they are jus...
- Although they are all pretty similar in nutritional value, I HATED the way that all of the formulas created so many bubbles when you shake it. I felt like I was feedi...
Iron
Asked by K.M. from Tampa
on June 29, 2007
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I went to W.I.C and when they pricked my son's foot they told me his Iron was low..
What kind of foods can I give him that are good sources of Iron?
I have never bee...
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- Dear K. M. I am sorry to hear that your son is having difficulties regarding his iron content. It is very, very important that you address this situation right no...
- The internet is probably the best source for advise...but for heaven't sake, NOW is the time for YOU to start eating healthy foods...monkey see, monkey do!!! He might...
- Hi K., Red meats, beans, prunes, raisins ,beets and dark leafy greans are all high in iron. Be sure to give hime something containing Vit C when giving him iron ri...
Formula and Constipation
Asked by L.E. from Philadelphia
on June 6, 2007
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My question is everyone's experience with formula and if their babies get constipation. My first son got constipated and then blood in stools. Now my second son has ...
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- since you are supplementing with formula i would switch to a non allergetic one like nutramigen (enfamil) and that may ease his problem.
- My son had the same problem when I put him on formula. It was awful, I felt so bad for him. If you take Fenugreek (sp?) that helps amazingly with your milk supply an...
- I have many friends who have had problems with that new additive in the formulas. I think it is called DHA. You may want to switch formulas to something softer like G...
Formula Not Fortified with Iron
Asked by E.P. from New York
on October 27, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a formula not fortified with iron. My 8 month old is constipated and i believe it's her formula. I do not feed her many starchy foods in a day suc...
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- but she still needs iron? try pruine juice, dilluted with water. don't take iron from her formula
- Hi E., Let me tell you what worked for me. My son was the same, he would cry everytime he had to go! I tried to help him and that was not working. He would also puk...
- I would suggest talking to your ped., but also making sure that everyday she has some fruit and veggies. Gerber has pureed mango or applesauce with prunes, both of whi...
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...
Constipation Causing Formula
Asked by S.J. from Boston
on July 19, 2007
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My daughter is almost a month and though I am mostly breastfeeding, I had to supplement with formula, to get her weight up. The problem is now she is constipated and ...
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- Iron is the culprit! Try a formula without iron.... you will see a difference, we did with my daughter within 1 1/2 weeks.Congrats on your first baby! Relax and don't ...
- I exclusively breastfed for the first 9 months and my daughter would get constipated on occaision, as would some babies of friends of mine who exclusively breastfed (o...
- my daughter went through the same thing. her dr told me to mix 4oz of water with 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. it really works and they love the tase. you may need to d...
Enfamil Lipil (Gentle) vs Similac Advance with Iron
Asked by A.S. from Columbus
on August 16, 2006
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Our second son is three weeks old. we nursed for the first week and a half while weaning to Similac Advance with Iron. Our son does well enough on formula in general...
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- Hi A. The bottles with the straws in them are called Dr. Brown bottles. I used them with my second son and he seemed to be less gassy like the other person wrote ...
- i also recommend dr browns bottles. for us, they made a big difference.
- I love the similac with iron I would stay on that my son never spit up on it but my daughter did every bottle so its just babies are different the gas and fussiness tr...
Formula and Constipation
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on July 27, 2010
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I'm breast and formula feeding my 6 week old son. We switched last week from Similac advance to Similac Sensitive due to gas. Now he is in pain when passing gas and ...
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- Go as close to 100% breastfeeding as you can. If you have issues with pumping or something, there is tons of help out there. Laleche league, lactation consultants. For...
- its most likely the formula in general that is giving him the gas and constipation. I am assuming that you are supplementing due to a perceived supply issue. Start to ...
- breastfed babies have a hard time digesting formula. talk to a lactation consultant to get more advice. if you have to do formula - carnation is really the best and ...
Constipated Newborn
Asked by S.S. from Lansing
on August 24, 2009
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Our six week old son has been constipated since about week 2. I switched formulas once from Gentle to Sensitive. I am also putting Karo syrup in his bottles to help,...
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- S., DO NOT add water or juice to his diet, and I don't recommend trying anything like Karo syrup at this young age. Please call your pediatrician to discuss strategies...
- Just wondering if you are using light or dark Karo syrup? The dark works much better. I was able to use that and the diluted apple juice, so I am afraid I have no ot...
- Try about a half ounce of prune or pear (that works best) juice. You can find pear juice in the baby food section, not the juice section of the grocery store. I'd st...
Target Brand Formula Vs. Enfamil Gentease
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on October 31, 2007
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I have switched my daughter to the Target version of Enfamil based on some suggestions to try the Gentlease. I am wondering if the Target brand is the exact same as t...
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- Hi S., When my daughter started on formula, it was very expensive, as you know, and I was a little weary to swith to a generic brand, so I read the back of the labe...
- Hi S.. I think I wrote you personally on this. But I did NOT have a good experience with the Target brand or the Costco brand with my daughter. Major constipation issu...
- Hi S., I always wondered the samething you might just want to ask her doctor. I never did but I do know people that have.I have 6 12.9 oz enfamil gentle ease that ...
