my 4 month old is havin formuola issues we were using good start but he kept spittin it up so i tred

Crystal - posted on 01/20/2010

I am dealing with the same thing with my 4 week old. I doctor suggestions were the sensative formula brand of my choice, cereal 1 teaspoon for 1 ounce, mylanta .5ml three times a day, gripe water, and sleeping with her head elevated. She cant be put flat for at least 20 minutes after eating and sleeping with a wedge now. But she is getting better. The sensative formula has corn starch in it, so try that alone and see what happens then venture from there. I hope this helps.

Alicia - posted on 01/20/2010

enfamil lipil A.R.

Lucy - posted on 01/20/2010

Some babies just do not tolerate formula very well, however, there is another formula called Nutramagen. It is very expensive however, but often works when others do not. Possibly you could try it and then maybe get some help paying for it if this is an issue.

Melodye - posted on 01/20/2010

Kristin,



Just wanted to suggest that you read the water that you are mixing with the formula. Some water has fluoride in it. Fluoride is toxic to babies. If that is the case, you can either switch to a non-fluoridated, purified water or use ready to feed.



Also consider the option of re-lactating and breastfeeding your baby. Your baby is young. This would likely be easier than you think.

Janet - posted on 01/20/2010

or tried Novalac - available at the chemist

Tina - posted on 01/19/2010

My daughter(Marnie) had many issues with feeding as she was unable to gain weight as fast as the majority of babies. She also cried 18 to 20 hrs a day. If you have access to a public health nurse that is also a lactation consultant I urge you to see one. We found out that Marnie had an inhability to break down large protien. We put her on allimentum hydrolyised formula. It's very expensive but well worth it as we both got to see and she was no longer in pain. But please see a dr. if your son is projectile vomiting as his condition could be more serious. for example pyloric stenosis which is treatable with surgery. good luck!!

Sara - posted on 01/19/2010

Nutramigen is a good hypoallergenic formula. All my kids had severe reflux that was made much worse by formula sensitivities. The GI specialists told us that thickening the formula really will not work, but we did it because it calmed them & we think it helped a little. Call your peditrician and ask about nutramigen. It is expensive, but very gently on the tummy. Your doctor may have samples to try before purchasing it on your own. Also ask your doctor if medicine for reflux is warranted. Your little one may have discomfort/heartburn.





Good luck to you! Hang in there. 2 of mine outgrew the reflux @ 6 months, so there is hope!!!!

Heather - posted on 01/19/2010

you might want to have your doctor check for food allergies if you have food allergies, eczema or asthma in your family. My oldest projectile vomitted almost every day for the first year of his life, partially because of food allergies that we discovered because of severe eczema and then a full blown anaphylactic reaction. Did you try milk formula first and switch? Milk and soy are both in the list of most common allergens. There is another formula available, I wish I could remember the name for you, if you prediatrician thinks your baby needs another alternative. Definitely check with the doctor.

Molly - posted on 01/19/2010

No matter what, don't lose hope! You are doing fine! Enfamil is what I used but talking to your doctor is the best choice. No one on here can give you the advice you need. Every baby is different. Be brave and tell your doctors, that is what you pay them for.

Tonya - posted on 01/19/2010

If you are using powder try liquid--I have a friend who's little girl was allergic to something they use to make the powdered formula--went to liquid(ready to eat) and did fine

C. - posted on 01/19/2010

Valerie, my son was allergic to milk-based formula and went on soy and that worked.. He didn't vomit after that, just the occasional spit-up that every baby does. And he's not lactose intolerant either.. He drinks whole cows milk just fine w/o vomiting (he's almost 19 months now). I have never heard that before, and my son has gone to about 10 different Ped's in his short lifetime (long story short, we're military and moved around).

Valerie - posted on 01/19/2010

for all of you who are saying unless he has an allergy don't put him on soy... babies [like my son] WITH an allergy cannot be on soy [the protein brakes down the same way and causes the same reaction as the milk protein]... they can be lactose intolerant and on soy, but cannot be allergic and be on soy. there is a difference... and if spitting up was your only issue and the soy solved it... he's probably intolerant. Are you still on 4 oz. bottles? You might try switching to a six ounces or eight ounces a feeding time. [my son had to use similac alimentum... and we had no problems after that]

Sadie - posted on 01/19/2010

We switched from Smart Start to Similac Sensitive with no lactose...it did the trick. I am also a big fan of the Dr. Brown bottles. I have used them with 2 kids and it really seems to help with gas. Really I don't think you want to go from regular to soy...try something inbetween (lactose free) and see....

Kate - posted on 01/19/2010

My daughter had the same problem. We switched her to Similac Sensitive RS. It's in ready to use containers, lactose free and is thicker. It kept her fuller longer with out all the spit-up too!! She went from hardly sleeping to sleeping all night long!!

Dawn - posted on 01/19/2010

I know Enfamil makes one for babies with sensitive stomachs. You can buy it at Walmart or your local grocery store.

I also use Platex VentAire bottles, which they claim reduces gas and spit up, and I think they actually work! Use the slow flow nipple to start.

My little guy does spit up sometimes, but usually because he drank too fast.

Worth a shot at least.

Good luck.

Amanda - posted on 01/19/2010

you might try similac lactose free and or neutramagen i had to use these for all 3 of my childrean and they stoped spitting up but if you just changed it will take a bit of time for his little belly to get used to it.

Michelle - posted on 01/19/2010

I used Isomil . They gave it to me in the hospital . I was trying to breastfeed and totally didnt like it so i gave up quickly . They gave me Isomil for my son and I never had a problem , In fact, it worked so well i used it for my daughter when she was born , also with no problems whatsoever. But babies are indeed different and their delicate little digestive systems are different . have you asked the babys doctor ?

Lyndsay - posted on 01/19/2010

Hey! My daughter had the same problem! She was allergic to milk so they put her on Soy Formula! She was up all night...put cereal in the bottle!!! IT WORKS! It fills there tummy!!

Jodi - posted on 01/19/2010

Hi, My daughter was lactose inntolorant when she was born, we used similac lactose free... it was 11 yrs ago so i think its something like thatbut it really helped! Go into a babys r us and ask someone qualified to answer your question and they will help! Similac lactose free

C. - posted on 01/19/2010

We had the same problem. My son was projectile vomiting the Nestle' Good Start. We switched to Similac Isomil Advance (soy formula) and he would still spit up, but he wouldn't projectile vomit. We kept him on that until one year when we switched him to milk. If he's JUST spitting up, it's normal and every baby does it every now and then. If he's vomiting it up, then you may need to switch to another formula again. Good luck!



Oh, you may want to check with the doctor to see if he has GERDs or reflux or Pyloric Stenosis if this is a persistent issue.

Kimberly - posted on 01/19/2010

I had this very same problem with my son, and after going through tons of different formulas the one that honestly worked the best was the Wal-mart brand (Parents Choice) formula.

Meredith - posted on 01/19/2010

I'm sure that you have already recieved advice on this but I will tell you again. My Grandson will be a1 next week and My Daughter had the same issues. Ian has acid reflux issues as well as colic, Similac Alimentum formula is what has worked for him. It's a little pricey but some children resale shops have some also. What a difference it has made!!!! They have tried recently to switch him to Similac sensitive but have gone back to the Alimentum till 1 year check up. Try it!!!!

Summer - posted on 01/19/2010

Similac sensitive solved our feeding issues

Hanna - posted on 01/19/2010

Get bub tested for intolerances or allergies. My son did the same thing. Turns out he was lactose intolerant, quite common for under 12 months. They usually grow out of it, my son did. But because he was diagnosed, we got lactose free formula on script (i live in Aus) It turned out to be heaps cheaper too getting it on script. He now is able to drink cows milk & grew out of the intolerance. His symptoms were tummy aches and little pale chunks in his poos. He would spit up so much we had to cover the couch with beach towels because all of a sudden he would just explode just after eating!

Michelle - posted on 01/19/2010

It sounds like your daughter has chronic reflux, both my boys had that so i used to add gripes water to their formula, its available at any chemist and after 2 weeks, there was a vast improvement. You can try that, i hope it helps

Biza - posted on 01/18/2010

I had problems with three out of four of I accidentlly ran across this formula cause it was sent home in the diaper bag from the Hosp. I had just set it aside and went through all the formulas that WIC makes you and nothing was working. So I decided to try this Emfamil Nutramagin it said easy on the stomach for colic etc. BAM right away it worked, so I called and tried to switch and Wic gave me problems so they mad me get a prescription from my pediatrician. Its very expensive, but if you can gety Wic heres the things your doctor has to specify, Protien allergy, colic things of that nature. What a life saver cause baby not only spit up, but cramped up and cried long after evey feeding which was what seemed like almost till the next feeding. EXHAUSTING. Three kids were saved (I was saved) by this formula!

Angela - posted on 01/18/2010

There is a ratio they suggest however, you can always sub. Add more water than formula. It really is better if you arent breast feeding. Most babies can take this formula, just hang in there. Then to keep the unscheduled awakenings, wake him when you get up then when he does get up you both will eventually end up on a workable schedule.

Krista - posted on 01/18/2010

try Nutramagin. my neice wouldnt stop spitting up and having heartburn like symptoms and my sister put her on that and she completly stopped all the spitting up! the only downside is its alot more expensive than similac soy.

Mary - posted on 01/18/2010

Has your baby been diagnosed with reflux? I worked in Peds GI office and we had a lot of babies with food allergies and reflux. there are some medicines that can help for the reflux. also propping the head of the crib up will help & feeding the baby in a more upright position

Su - posted on 01/18/2010

EMFAMIL GENTLEASE WORKS MIRACLES!!!

Wanda - posted on 01/18/2010

Soy is great! He is old enough that you can do one of two things,



1. put a couple of teaspoons of baby ceral in his last bottle for the night

2. Feed him a little baby ceral by baby spoon before bed with his last bottle feeding, give bottle first!

Tessa - posted on 01/18/2010

enfamil gentlease is a very great product!!!! Is your son spitting up or is he spitten four feet in front of him? Weird question but my son had pyloric stenosis which would not let him eat much...instead the liquid would fill up in his tummy and would shoot out 4 feet in front of him. At first the docs thought he had reflux but they were very wrong once they did a cat scan. I would check with your doctor and ask them what may be the problem. The doctor told us our sons medical issue is very common in first born white males. Ever since his surgery he has been eating like a champ but they already said he will probably have Acid reflex Disease since his father and grandfather have it.

Tessa - posted on 01/18/2010

enfamil gentlease is a very great product!!!! Is your son spitting up or is he spitten four feet in front of him? Weird question but my son had pyloric stenosis which would not let him eat much...instead the liquid would fill up in his tummy and would shoot out 4 feet in front of him. At first the docs thought he had reflux but they were very wrong once they did a cat scan. I would check with your doctor and ask them what may be the problem. The doctor told us our sons medical issue is very common in first born white males. Ever since his surgery he has been eating like a champ but they already said he will probably have Acid reflex Disease since his father and grandfather have it.

CHERYL - posted on 01/18/2010

TRY TAKING HIM TO THE DOCTOR AND LETTING THE DOCTOR CHECK HIM OUT AND MAYBE GOODSTART TO HARD FOR A BABY TO DIGEST AT HIS AGE TRY NEUTRAMENGEN FORMULA IT WORKED ON MY DAUGHTER AND IT DIDN'T UPSET THE STOMACH OR CAUSE SPITTING UP!

Suryia - posted on 01/18/2010

hey Kristen my daughter had alot of gas and she couldn't sleep she was waking up alot the first couple of months I tried infimil gentlease and it has worked wonders for me. The doctor told me that alot of babies can't hold down the iron and thats why they throw up get gas so this milk has iron but it's broken down so it's easier to digest. Ask your doctor about this one. Good luck

Amanda - posted on 01/18/2010

I used Similac Advanced with my girls but they had the same problem couldn't hold it down. We actually tried a couple of different formulas and then after some testing found our that twins both had hernias and had to be put on Zantac for the acid reflux. Could be something that you neeed to check on

Jenn - posted on 01/18/2010

I just wrote a well detailed response but my computer decided to mess up on me. So, I'm going to just cut to the chase this time. Enfamil AR Lipil (pink) is what worked for my daughter. She is 6 1/2 now and when she was a baby I had to drive to 4 different places to find it b/c it was a new formula. So, hopefully now, it's easier to locate. The doctors kept switching her formula and sending her for tests. I was so frustrated and disgusted b/c my daughter wasn't gaining weight and was well behind my son, her twin brother. So, when they changed it, AGAIN, I went to the store and decided to read every can of formula. I, then, came accross Enfamil AR and felt in my gut that I should not listent to what the Dr. suggested and go w/ what I felt was right. Well, I'm glad to say w/ the 1st bottle she kept it all down and it was amazing. She started gaining weight and eventually passed her brother in the chunky department lol. Everytime I hear someone talk about this problem or read about it I have to speak up. I know what it's like to watch your child go through that and I want everyone to know what worked for me. We went months w/ not knowing and torturing my daughter in the hospital w/ tests, drinks, upper gi's and more. Hope this helps!

Kristina - posted on 01/18/2010

I not only changed formulas 3 times with my 1st of 4 girls, but I changed bottles, too. I switched her to Nutramigen & changed to Playtex with disposable bags. I had gone to the emergency room with her, called her doctor, & relaized she had colic really bad . Someone who's child had some of the same problems suggested that formula & bottles so being the new desperate mother of a newborn for the first time I was all for trying anything. The formula was more gentle than what I had been using & with those bottles I was able to push out all the extra air she would've gotten. Hope you find one that works.

Tara - posted on 01/18/2010

My daughter has had a lot of issues with formula. I tried so many but I finally found one. We use similac alimentum. She had some constipation issues and was spitting up everything she ate, everytime she ate. Nothing made it better until we tried alimentum. She stills spits up a little which is normal for any child, but she's doing a lot better now.

Paige - posted on 01/18/2010

I have always used Parent's Choice-the walmart brand and has never had a problem with my daughter! She drinks 7oz a feeding every 2-3 hours and she is 3 months old! She has also been sleeping through the night for about a month and half in her crib-she will go to sleep anywheres between 930pm-1030pm and sleep right through until 8am-9am!!

Tabitha - posted on 01/18/2010

maybe you could try another kind of formula but first consult with your physician.

Penny - posted on 01/18/2010

I had the same problem with my son it is just trail and error we went through so many diffrent formulas before we finally found one that he didnt throw up! But Soya milk is good for this problem it is worth a try!

It is all trail and error as every baby is diffrent you just have to find the one he can take without being sick!

Mel - posted on 01/18/2010

Is he spitting up small amounts or projectile vomiting? If its only spitting up its not a problem, if hes throwing up more then average try thickening the bottles with rice cereal or thickener, or feeding solids BEFORE the bottle. This is what the hospital do for babies with reflux as it helps to line thier stomach before they have the milk. Try feeding in 2 setting having a break in between, puta pillow under the cot matress, keep upright while feeding and try the reflux and collic meds in the bottle. Not sure where you live but we have lots of meds from the chemist here in Australia like infants friend etc

Tammy - posted on 01/18/2010

Try enfamil AR which is added rice. Chances are the baby has reflux and those formulas just arent thick enough. The Enfamil AR is wonderful. Both my sons were extremely bad at spitting up until we put them on AR. But as always ask your dr just to be on the safe side.

Good Luck

Jasmine - posted on 01/18/2010

hey my name is Jasmine Lea and I also have a 4 month old baby and I have just started him on formula as I am going back to study next month...I put him on "Nan" about a week ago and that is going fine....Maybe try that...Hope I helped!! :)

Jasmine - posted on 01/18/2010

hey my name is Jasmine Lea and I have a 4 month old son who is also on formula. I put him straight on "Nan" and he has taken to it really well....So maybe you could give that a go. I am also partly breastfeeding but yeah I have had no problems with it.

Katie - posted on 01/17/2010

Is it a powdered formula or the ready to feed ones? I find the powdered ones are basically just coloured water. They have no consistancy, no weight, and to keep it in their little tummies it needs to be some what heavy.

Kelly - posted on 01/17/2010

hi my daughter can not have lactose so we put her on karicare lactose free in a pink tin as well as karicare thickner for her reflux and she strarted to sleep much better before i was up every 2 hours with her

Stefanie - posted on 01/17/2010

I see alot of great suggestions and they all go back to reflux. My question is, is it powder formula?? If so it may be the powder itself. My youngest, who is almost a year now, she would spit up her formula alot and she had alot of gas. I checked with the doctor and my doc switched her from Enfamil's powder formula to the concentrate version. Once we switched her she did so much better. So if you haven't tried a concentrate version you might want to. I hope you figure it out soon. Good Luck.

Sandra - posted on 01/17/2010

Have you tried Enfamil's Gentle ease formula? Also, you might try making sure the iron level is the lesser variety, it may be more the iron that is causing the indigestion.