what formula do you use for your baby??

Megan - posted on 12/18/2009

My daughter started on the Enfamil Lipil, but she wasn't even a day old when i had to switch her to Enfamil Soy 'cause she was crying in pain with every bowel movement. But Enfamil is expensive, and with the income my husband makes, we couldn't afford it. (Couldn't and still can't get WIC, my disability check raises us up over the cut off income mark). So I looked at the label for the Wal-Mart Parent's Choice and the only difference between the two was a single gram of water, so that's what we have her on now.



Every now and then she gets constipated and then all I do is give her a 5 oz bottle that is 1 oz apple juice and 3 ozs water. Her ped said that was fine, as long as it's not a daily thing (that was a couple months ago), now he says to give it to her as I'm starting her on solid foods, to help keep her regular as her body learns to process different foods.

Rebecca - posted on 12/18/2009

We used every kind for our son becasue he was projectile vomiting and at 8 months we found enfamil gentle ease worked good but only for about 1-1.5 months. We had to switch him to cows milk around then and he stopepd throwing up and for our daughter who is 5 months she is on nestle good start. Have yuo by chance started rice cereal with him? If you have it might be that he is eaither eating too much or it's too thick. Try making it thinner, it should be very runny.
Good luck:) If all else fails try the LOVE massage...you can find it on babycenter.com or yahoo

Sharon - posted on 12/18/2009

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seriously, jk

Robin - posted on 12/18/2009

i recently switched from S26 to Karicare Gold for the same reason.

my daughter got so bad we ended up using laxatives and sepositories to fix it!

since the switch we havent had a problem!

Tiffany - posted on 12/18/2009

My son uses Enfamil Gentlease. We tried everything when he was little and once we used this one he was a completely different baby. He's 10 months old now and we haven't had problems in forever.

Casey - posted on 12/17/2009

I used enfamil and good start.

Keli - posted on 12/10/2009

im so sorry i wish i could help but my son is two and still breast feeding never had a problem with having a hard time pooping but babies has week stomach muscles so it will be a while before hell stop having a hard time pooping and do some tummy exercise it should help

Krista - posted on 12/10/2009

I used Enfamil A+ for awhile with Samuel, and then saw a store brand from Loblaw's (a grocery chain in Canada), which was considerably less expensive and thought I'd give it a try. I brought the labels from both to my pediatrician, and he gave his blessing, and Sam took to it with no problems. So that's what we use now -- it's got iron, and Omega 3 and 6 just like the Enfamil.

Brandy - posted on 12/10/2009

My son was on Similac Advance until we found out that he had a milk allergy, and now we are using Similac Isomil. He was constipated so I gave him one part apple juice and 3 parts water and half an hour later wal la!!

Angie - posted on 12/10/2009

We used Good Start formula. It breaks down the protiens so it is easier to digest.

Paulette - posted on 12/10/2009

Dark Karo syrup or plumsmart in small amounts(it tastes much better than prune juice)

Megan - posted on 12/10/2009

my daughter had the same problem...her ped. told me to try isomil but that didn't work so she ended up on alimentum...if his gass is loud and he looks like he is in pain he may need to have a medical proceedure to have his anus sreched. i forget the technical name, but my daughers' was too small and her ped. had to strech it.

Inessa - posted on 12/09/2009

If the only issue is a difficulty pooping I would recomend not switching until you try other options to relieve that issue. When my son was a young infant, starting at two months, to help with reflux naturally I started him on cereal, only rice, which is binding. In order to balance tha binding affect until he started other solids i used something from Walgreens, called "little Tummies", I believe. It has all natural ingredients like chamomiel. I gave him the minimum dose every evening, like a vitamin and he was always regular. It is in a green bottle and it is advertized as an antigas remedy. Give it a try:)

Kristin - posted on 12/09/2009

My first child had the same problem. Almost went a week without pooping. We tried everything, to no avail. Finally found a natural solution. "Baby Acidophilus". It is similar to cultures found in breastmilk that baby needs to digest food easily. It comes in powdered form and you can add a third or half a scoop in every other bottle. Look for it in any health food store in the refrigerator section. Good luck!

Melissa - posted on 12/09/2009

For my daughters when they were constipated i tried changing formula but all that did was make them suffer just about 1 tsp of prune juice in there formula helped them go fine the ped said that using juices that young wasnt good cuase they are so consentrated so i put it in there formula so it was watered down and they loved it

Melissa - posted on 12/09/2009

I have used isomil and infamil lipil what i would like to know is why are they putting caffiene under the name taurine in baby formula? the same herb that is in Monster Energy drinks and isnt approved by the fda for adults its a natural caffiene herb make sense why my baby and probably alot of others are colic or up all night huh

Amy - posted on 12/09/2009

I used Enfamil with Lipil. He's now 15 months, so he's off formula!

Bette - posted on 12/09/2009

I suggest soy or lactose free

Bette - posted on 12/09/2009

Try the lactose-free

Cantrys - posted on 12/09/2009

I found that the only thing my son could actually digest was the Walmart "Parents Choice" formula. It was the last one I tried, because I had so much guilt from stopping breast on demand. I wanted the best, and tried Enfamil, Nestle Good Start and all the rest. The only one he wasn't constipated on was the cheap Wal-mart brand.

Formula is a very tricky thing. Find one that works take a while. All the best!

Daina - posted on 12/09/2009

I use the Similac Advanced. It is the first formula we tried and we have not had any problems.

Ashley - posted on 12/09/2009

well in the begging i breastfed an he had some issues well come to find out he was allergic to milk so then he got put on nutramigin by enfamil an he never had an issue useing the restroom but have you ask his ped about it im not saying to give this to your baby but ask his ped if he can have some baby apple juice or some prunes i think those are the best for constipation

Jessica - posted on 12/09/2009

He is old enough that you could put some prune juice in his formula, like an ounce or 1/2 ounce everytime he eats. That would help loosen his stool. I use Sam's Club brand formula. My son had problems with that when he was young. Just a word of advice, don't give him too much, it might cause him to spray like a garden hose (speaking from experience). Good luck.

Elsie - posted on 12/09/2009

when my son was four months he had the same problem and what i did was get the childrens suppositories and put only a lil piece in to help him poop and it did the pediatrician told me it was ok and dont just give him milk also give ur baby water its good for them and it helps when they are constipated

Rachel - posted on 12/09/2009

i have the same prob as u but mine likes karicare n nothin else so it is hard i have tried constapation formula which u can get frm the chemist n it works 4 him

Jennifer - posted on 12/09/2009

My daughter had the exact same problem,around the same age. She was put on a prescription stool softener until her body got used to the new formula. We switched her to Good Start Soy. Worked great!

Nikkole - posted on 12/09/2009

P.S....Enfamil has a great selection for different types of baby issue! I had to put my daughter on the Gentle Ease Enfamil at first. Its easier on the stomach and that might be helpful for your son's little tummy!

Nikkole - posted on 12/09/2009

I used Enfamil Lipil, and swear by it! I love it and so do my kids....My daughter is now on the Enfagrow Lipil. They have a vanilla flavor now and its her favorite. I will say that the Enfamil Lipil is pricey but completely worth it. Once your child gets into the Enfagrow (for 12+ months) its a little cheaper.

Sarah - posted on 12/09/2009

And make sure you get the dark cause if you get the light it will make it worse. If you do try this

Jamie - posted on 12/09/2009

My friend has a 2 week old with this problem and I know they put like a half a teaspoon of miralax with his formula to help. They also were going to get Enfamil Gentlease because that one deals with fussiness and gas. I use Good Start Gentle Plus and my 2 1/2 month old never had any issues. Hope this helps!

Jaime - posted on 12/09/2009

I used GoodStart and my daughter never had a problem. Some kids are just more sensitive to the iron in the formula. I would consult your dr. or a nurse helpline before switching to soy. I realize some babies do have a milk allergy, but most of the time it is from iron. I might try the dark Karo syrup in a bottle 1st. That's an old remedy for constipation. (great tip Sarah)

Sarah - posted on 12/09/2009

I always used enfinimil lipil. and i never had issues with it. And if you are still having issues put about a teaspoon of the dark Karo syrup in his bottle that stuff works wonders and I would make sure there is noting else going on that could be causing him to have these problems

Ashley - posted on 12/09/2009

try soy based. My son is two months old and he was having a really hard time, turned out he has a milk protein allergy so he drinks similac alimentum

Kimberly - posted on 12/09/2009

I use enfamil gentle ease for my son. :)