My baby is on Similac Advanced w/Iron and has always had soft bowel movements and have never been solid; does this mean his digesting with no problem. He also doesn't seem to be collicy; does that mean I should continue with Similac?
2006-06-17 12:49:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
if the baby is gaining weight than he is probably donig fine. If he is not I would talk to your doctor. He may be lactose intolerant, and you may have to switch him to a new formula, like soy. If he is having diarrhea everyday, he could become dehydrated. And that can become VERY DANGEROUS. I would contact your doctor just to be safe. Or which the formula and see if there is a change.
2006-06-17 12:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know whether you should continue with Similac, but if your baby is thriving and having bowel movements, he's digesting just fine. From what I remember with our newest baby girl, solid bowel movements don't usually come until solid food.
Best of luck, and God bless you and your baby.
2006-06-17 19:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by bobhayes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just check what is coming out. If there any signs of bleeding they may have food allergies and should see a specialist. Crying after a meal and bringing their knees to their chest is a sign of a belly ache. If you are unsure just make an appointment with a colon specialist honestly one look and they can tell you if their is a problem. Nutramigen is expensive (But can be purchased on WIC with a doctors order if you need assistance) it runs 24 dollars a can
2006-06-17 19:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by tracy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as he seems to be fine. you should stay with similac. It's not good to change a baby's formula all the time. From what you have wrote it seems to me like he is fine. I say stick with it....
2006-06-17 20:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mushy poops are fine so don't worry about that. sometimes colic can be caused by certain formulas...or i should say certain formulas can be upsetting to babies little tummy's. If your baby doesn't have any symptoms of fussiness, I don't see why you would change formulas. Before changing formulas for any reason, ask your doc.
2006-06-17 21:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by Dani Bo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should continue solid poo comes with solid food
2006-06-17 20:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by laura468 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋