my two month old baby girl starts crying when she drinks her formula i just bought gripe water how often do i give it to her everytime she has formula or when she gets a lot of gas and that's very often?
2006-06-28 13:45:42 · 17 answers · asked by cutie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Could be a reaction to the formula but I would also check with your doctor about reflux. They can have reflux without spitting up..it is called silent reflux. Sometimes that will make baby uncomfortable while eating. Check out infantreflux.org for more info but ask your pediatrician about this before you make any changes.
2006-06-30 04:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jules 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something is goin on between her formula or her bottle. Her bottle may not be giving her enough milk or may be flowing too fast. Switch her nipples to one with a medium flow or that is marked for her age for a few days, If she is still crying try to find a different formula. Ask your pediatrician which one to try, You don't want to keep changing her formula because that will cause her severe stomach problems not to mention pain. Whatever this Gripe water is I recommend stopping it. Babies don't need extra junk in their system that will help ease things like gas. If she is crying, there is a reason and giving her medicine or whatever that is won't fix the problem. It will only make her better temporarily. She will be back to crying soon and you will be tempted to give her more. Google home remedies for gas and fussiness instead of putting chemicals into her precious body.
2006-06-28 22:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what gripe water is, but I would try changing formulas - formula can cause gas in some babies, their little digestive systems have a hard time with it. I used Nestle Good Start (I forget the full name, but it was the orange can, not the purple can, but either one is good). It is gentler on little tummies and easier to digest. I would also check with the doctor (I'm sure you know that though) if it doesn't get better. Good luck!
2006-06-28 20:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by pammy_6201 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be having an allergic reaction to the formula, gripe water is meant to be given when they have a lot of gas. I would call your pediatrician and ask what to do. Also, your baby might have colic, which is also crying baby syndrome, They usually cry inconsolably until they conk out. Your pediatrician will have the best answer for you!
2006-06-28 20:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
truthfully, I don't know what gripe water is, but I would change her formula. My baby had problems too when he drank formula. I switched to Nestle Good Start Supreme.
It's cheaper and the best formula on the market for gas....except for Soy or Alimentin. Those formulas are for babies with allergies. For gas, Good Start worked for me
2006-06-28 20:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by nick031297 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might be allergic to the milk in her formula, or may be getting too much iron from it. If she cries and gets gassy pretty much every time she eats, I would call her doc and dicuss a possible formula change. If that's not it, she's probably colicy. It's a myth that it only happens at night (like morning sickness only happens in the morning!) though it typically gets worse at night. If that's it, I found what worked best with my son, was to lay him on my chest and rub his back in slow rhythmic circles using a fair amount of pressure (it helps break up the gas bubbles) Hope it helps!
2006-06-28 20:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am with the other user on the GOOD START being the BEST formula when your baby has problems with formula It worked wonders for my son...We even tried the Allementum and Nutramigen. It is cheap. Just buy one can and see what happens the 12.00 for a can is worth a happy baby...Good luck
2006-06-28 21:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by *bossy* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you should look at trying a different formula. Have you looked into lactose intolerance?
Also try a different bottle nipple. That could make a difference if she cries just when she's trying to drink.
2006-06-29 00:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try OVOL for babies. I found it to be indispensable during that first three months. It gently beaks the gas bubbles and you can give to baby before or after a feed. It works well either way.
2006-06-28 20:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by The Y!ABut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your baby needs his/her formula changed. You don't have to put your child through colic and the pain. Goodness Sakes
2006-06-28 21:50:57 · answer #10 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋