Cues on when to switch formula

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SMM1986

We switched from regular to sensitive when DD seemed gassy and constipated.
Maybe try the sensitive version of whatever brand you use before completely switching to a new brand?

jenb_99

Blowouts are part for the course at this age, regardless of the baby's food source(s). They're going to happen no matter what.

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ksyknelvr73

I think blowouts are normal, regardless of formula brand or BFing. We switched to sensitive from the regular bc it was making LO very constipated and very, very gassy.

usernewname

ksyknelvr73 said:

I think blowouts are normal, regardless of formula brand or BFing.

This. Not a formula feeder but check the size of diaper. Too small causes blow outs.

I hear gas and constipation are factors.

Must be hard to tell. Since babies are gassy anyway

bossyferg

I switched to lactose free after lots of gas, fussines, green watery stools with undigested formula in it. And only sleeping for twenty min at a time until the belly pains started.
Good luck if you need to switch. Sometimes a tough call to make

gypsymystic

Constipation, lots of reflux, severe gas or diarrhea- meaning three runny or loose BMs in the span of 2-3 hours for over 48n hours. Similac gave our first DS the latter 2, and Enfamil made him super constipated. Supplementing similac with DS2 this time and so far no problems.

Lizmullen

When you are switching to formula from bf how many days should we allow to even out? We are using about 1-2 bottles of similac supplementation since Sunday and she is still having gas pains. I have the sensitive similac but am wondering if I should give it more than 3 days?

Beijingvol

Lizmullen said:

When you are switching to formula from bf how many days should we allow to even out? We are using about 1-2 bottles of similac supplementation since Sunday and she is still having gas pains. I have the sensitive similac but am wondering if I should give it more than 3 days?

I switched bf to strictly formula at 2 weeks. It took about a week for her tummy to adjust. I'm now considering switching to sensitive at 8 weeks because we are having more of the same issues (poops only every 3 days, fussy gas & really fussy poops, consistency is fine though.)

Honestly I have no idea if I need to switch or not, but I've been told to give it at least a week or two any time you switch. (Unless there is an allergic reaction of course.)

pistolpackinmomma

I would speak to the pedi if you feel the need to switch to make sure they agree. You don't want to keep changing what you're feeding them, it will cause more discomfort in the long run.

Jlokuta0308

I've switched from similac, to enfamil, to gerber sooth in three weeks. Noticeable improvement with the gerber overnight. We have reflux though and lots of gas and very long uncomfortable poops