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Do I Need to Change My Baby's Formula
Read all 13 responses: "My daughter is 3 months old. When she passes gas it is really bad smelling. Lately, she seems to have been having very fowl smelling ...
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- I sent this to my friend who had the same problem with her daughter and son. Here was here reply: *******************************************************************...
- This happened with my daughter when she was ~ 5 months old. I was really worried becasue my older daughter never had anything like this. Turns out that my father-in-...
- Sounds like you need to switch to soy formula but check with the doctor first.
Formula Issues with New Baby
Read all 26 responses: "My 5 week old daughter is on formula exclusively now. We tried the Enfamil Gentlease - too harsh for her tummy (lots of gas and big ...
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- Hi! I was on Enfamil with my first baby after I lost my milk and she seemed to always be fussy too. I now have a 3 1/2 months old who is now exclusively on formula an...
- My son had Colic and Reflux. We tried many formulas. The one that seemed to work best for us was Nestle Good Start with Comfort Proteins. I believe that it is broke...
- My friend is having the same issue. There is lactose intolerance in the baby's family, so she switched to a lactose free formula. That has helped. They've switched ...
Formula
I would also try a soy based formula. Babies under 3 mths can have stomack problems from milk based formula. Good luck and if you need to talk about it ...
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- When you transition from different formulas, do what the first mom suggested and ease her into it. I feel so bad for you and her! I hate that doctor's give the advis...
- I give my baby of 2months infant gas relief drops and it has worked. And i also give him the same formula you give your baby. AND MY BABY HAS A LITTLE RELEX AND THE DO...
- Hi D. - I would try the Enfamil again, but trying mixing it half & half w/the Good Start to see if that helps reduce the crying...if that works, continue with mixing t...
Constipation and Gas Under Hypoallergenic Formula, Want to Try "Baby's Only "
Read all 5 responses: "Hello, my baby is taking the alimentum formula from ... Digestive issues in babies on formula is rarely about lactose problem, ...
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- there is a difference b/t LACTOSE (milk sugar) and MILK PROTEIN- while not unheard of, it is RARE for baby to be lactose intolerant- babies can be intolerant to the P...
- I am lactose intolerant, same symptons. also try pureed bananas in formula if lactose free formula doesn't work. Bananas are good for constipation and diarreah. Goo...
- Hi L., Have you heard of homemade goat milk infant formula? http://tinyurl.com/6hnqut I'm a nutritionist, and it has been a life saver for so many babies (including...
9 Mo Old Does Not like the Taste of Formula
Most peds recommend switching babies from formula to regular milk around 12 months, so I wouldn't worry too much if he doesn't like the taste of formula. ...
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- Hi A., I am a board certified lactation consultant. I had wanted to give you some input on refusing formula. The first question I have is: Are you planning on weani...
- Wow, this is a difficult subject since every child is different. My son was always bottle fed. I loved the Carnation and I especially loved the Kirkland brand with D...
- A., I tried to do the same thing when my son was 10 months old. He would drink juice from a sippy cup, but when I gave him formula he'd throw the cup at me. He wa...
Help with Introducing Formula
I have a 5 month old baby girl! I am still breastfeeding her, but I want to start introducing her to formula. I have tried a few different ways but nothing ...
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- I am not understanding why you want to switch now. You have just become a really good nursing pair. Express your milk and leave a bottle or sippy cup, don't be gone to...
- L., When I changed over/introduced my daughter Haylee to formula I had to let her get a little hungrier than usual and when I gave her the bottle she drank it. You ma...
- I have four children. Two of my children nursed and easily transitioned to a bottle and formula. Two of my children never took a bottle. We tried everything--differ...
Is My Baby Eating Too Much Formula
Read all 14 responses: "I am a first timer who was not able to breastfeed when I went back to work at 8 weeks. I have been feeding my baby formula and she ...
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- Hi X.! I breastfed my daughter until she was 8 weeks old until we found out she was severely lactose intolerant. She couldn't even tolerate my breast milk even thoug...
- My baby is on formula due to complications - I stopped at six wks... I'm sorry but I greatly disagree that a baby would not know when to stop with formula - SO NOT TRU...
- If your baby is eating too much you'll know. She'll either throw up or have other health problems. If she's healthy, and growing, I'd say that she's fine. Listen to he...
Not a Formula Baby
Read all 10 responses: "I have a friend who has begun chemo and has a 4 month old son at home. With her first son she breastfed until 14 months.
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- simalic is a very rich formula and can be very hard on babies lil tummies i would tell her to try a soy formula or carnation good start the ones with dhr and ara are g...
- I am so sorry about your friend and thank goodness she has such a concerned and wonderful friend in you. My daughter also refused to take a bottle after my milk dried...
- Breastfed babies are often said to be underweight for their age... The growth chart doctors use a lot of the time is for formula-fed babies, not breastfed babies. If h...
Milk Supply Decreasing and Baby Won't Take Formula
Read all 12 responses: "Hello Moms! Here's my predicament, my 9 1/2 month old daughter was exclusively breastfed until she was 6 months old.
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- At this point she is probably ready for whole milk. I didn't start my daughter on whole milk until 12 months, but I'm pretty sure it would be okay. You should call you...
- You should try to increase your milk flow first. Try rice water (Horchata) they sell it in the mexican resturant's. I am breastfeeding and this is what I drink when my...
- My milk supply began to decrease when my son was about 9 months. It was so low by 10 months that I started him on whole milk because he would not take formula. I sta...
Which soy formula is best for gassy infant?
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 ...
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- 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 ...
- 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. The...
- 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.
