switching formula

Re: switching formula

• lisa5ny

  January 2012

  We switched A about 6 times before settling on Similac Alimentum (hypoallergenic formula). She had really bad reflux and everything else made her uncomfortable and cranky. She was constantly spitting up, couldn't sleep, needed to be propped up all the time. Our Pedi just told us to try a new formula every 5-7 days until we found one that she felt better on. Pedi advised us on which formulas to try each time, we didn't just do this on our own.

  

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• Mellie907

  January 2012

  We switched 4 times before we found one that worked for C. When we switched, the pedi recommended doing it gradually, so we were mixing 2 formulas together for a little while. The only trouble we had was that he didn't like the taste of a couple of them, so he would scream. He got used to it If it is an allergy, it may take a couple of weeks for his sypmtoms to subside. Good luck!

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• chrishvny member

  

  January 2012

  we also switched 4 times before getting on one he didnt scream about. we did ask the dr everytime what to switch to and we were told to stay on the new one for 2 weeks before switching again.

  good luck!

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• navybride06 member

  

  January 2012

  we had to switch 1 time.  switch gradually and it does take time to see relief. 

  Usually the transition is like this:

  75%-25% old to new

  50-50 old to new

  25-75 old to new

  100 NEW 

  
  

  

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• jesspacatc member

  

  January 2012

  We switched from breast milk to milk based to sensitive.  I switched her from the milk based to sensitive because she seemed cranky, but looking back, it was probably her age at the time less than the formula ( she was about 8 weeks). 

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