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When would you change formulas?

NickyCicc20NickyCicc20 member
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LO is extremely gassy.  She's having regular BMs but has a hard time burping and generally looks so uncomfortable.  She's almost always crying when she's up :(

She's FF and has been on Similac Advance since the hospital.  We're thinking of switching to a Gentle formula (Enfimil Gentlease maybe?) but don't know if it's too soon (she's just over 2 weeks).

We saw a nurse practitioner at our pedi's office earlier in the week and she did not give us the advice to switch but I just hate seeing LO so uncomfortable!  We've managed to get the constipation under control with some prune juice, rectal thermometer, etc.

When would you change and try a new formula?  I know that they get fussy for a week or so after changing but it's just killing DH and I to see her so miserable and we're not sure what else to do!

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Re: When would you change formulas?

  • lautilauti member

    You can try it, but be patient with it if you do.  Switching too often will upset their tummies even more.

    So, try a gentle formula but know it can take a week to see a real improvement.

    You can do the gentle version of Similac if you'd like to stay with the same brand.

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  • NotSharknadoNotSharknado member
    Have you considered reflux? That's what mine has and before the meds I said the same thing. When awake she was ALWAYS fussy! Much happier baby now. Does she cry during feedings? Arch her back? Bring her knees up while eating?
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  • MommySept13MommySept13 member
    Give it a few weeks. Trust me. I had the same problem with LO. Around 5 weeks it worked itself out. Your LO digestive system is just adjusting to the formula, 2 weeks is not enough time with as new as his/her digestive tract is. I thought the same thing. I was even researching Crohn's disease in babies I was that worried. If by 5-6 weeks nothing has changed, then I would talk to your Ped then.
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  • mabst196mabst196 member
    I'd try the new formula since its been two weeks, but give the new one two weeks to see how she does with it It takes a while to adjust.
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