I can't find a formula that will not make my 6 week old throw up or make her constipated, can anyone help?

Question

My daughter is 6 weeks old tomorrow. She was breast fed until my milk dried up. She threw up a few times, nothing major. I put her on Enfamil LIpil with Iron and she threw it up after about a week. So I put her on Prosobee, and that constipated her. I had to give her a glyserin suppository to help her go to the bathroom every time she went. Then I tried the Enfamil Gentlease, and by the second bottle she was throwing it up. So my problem is that she can take the Prosobee, but she can't go to the bathroom. She is on the Prosobee right now, because I havent found anything else she can hold down. She gets really fussy when she eats like she knows that it is going to make her feel bad later. If anyone can help or give suggestions i would appreciate it. I am a mother of 4. My other children were fine. My second child had Reflux and he was on Prosobee with Zantac before I fed him. The other two never had any problems. I know this baby dont have reflux, she can take the Prosobe

i did excusivly breastfeed until my milk dried up. i dont know the cause of this. iwas forced to formula fed. we have tried soy milk and that is what is constipating her. I took her to the doctor yesterday after i submitted the question and they put her on similac alimentam. She gags when i put it in her mouth. I havent tried any other formulas yet. but i dont want to upset her little tummy anymore that i have to. When i say she is constipated I mean when she tries to go to the bathroom i have to give her a suppository to help her because it is so hard it wont come out. I am at a loss. I have had several people suggest the Good Start with broken down protens, but that is the same thing that the Gentlease is and that dont work either.

Answer 1

Well you could first try to get your milk back, there are ways. Second you may need to go to the docotr to find out if your baby is lactose intolereant. Your doctor will be abel to guide you toward what formula will b best for your baby. But if you can ty to get your milk to come back.

Answer 2

Some else suggested the Enfamil AR. I've never used that, but I understand it's designed for babies who spit up. How long are you trying these new formulas on your baby before you switch? Sometimes it takes several days/a week before they become accustomed to it. Also, what do you mean by constipated? True constipation is a bowel movement that comes out in hard little pellets, and means they're not getting enough fluid in their diet. Just because your baby doesn't have a bowe movement several times a day doesn't mean she's constipated. Some babies poop only every two or three days.

My older son was a spitter-upper, and after trying several formulas, we put him on Enfamil Nutramigen (hypoallergenic formula). It was our last resort before going to prescription formula. We used it mainly because he was colicky, but he used to spit up a lot, and it helped with both...the colic and the spitting up. It's expensive though...twice was regular Enfamil costs.

Your best bet would be to contact your baby's pediatrician about this and see what he/she recommends. Switching a baby's formula too often can really do a number on her little digestive system. This is especially bad if she has a sensitive stomach to begin with.

Answer 3

I've a 2 month ancient daughter who became constipated at 5 weeks as a result of a formula swap. She used to be prescribed Enfamil Enfacare Lipil (liquid), however the powder formulation used to be despatched house together with her as well. So when the liquid ran out, I mixed the powder system as directed however for some rationale it did not agree with her tiny digestive process. Her pediatrician encouraged 4oz of Pedialyte and baby (baby) glycerin suppositories (just a small piece) and whala! An immediate BM!

Answer 4

I have a two month historic daughter who grew to become constipated at five weeks as a result of a method transfer. She was once prescribed Enfamil Enfacare Lipil (liquid), however the powder method was once despatched residence along with her as good. So while the liquid ran out, I combined the powder method as directed however for a few cause it didn't consider her tiny digestive method. Her pediatrician advocated 4oz of Pedialyte and youngster (youngster) glycerin suppositories (only a small piece) and whala! An on the spot BM!

Answer 5

I surely have a 2 month previous daughter who grew to develop into constipated at 5 weeks with the aid of a formulation swap. She changed into prescribed Enfamil Enfacare Lipil (liquid), despite the indisputable fact that the powder formulation changed into despatched domicile consisting of her besides. So even as the liquid ran out, I blended the powder formulation as directed yet for some reason it did not agree consisting of her tiny digestive gadget. Her pediatrician counseled 4oz of Pedialyte and toddler (toddler) glycerin suppositories (only a small piece) and whala! an instantaneous BM!

Answer 6

My son is 2 mths old and we had the same problem ...we had him on the similac advanced with iron and then we tried the similac soy with iron and nothing helped so he is now on nestle goodstart soy with iron and it has been 3 weeks and he is doing great...Also i have found out that if it says 2 scoops for a 4oz. bottle of water i use 1 1/2 scoops...its not as strong and my son is doing great !!!just a thought

Answer 7

I had the same problem with my son. I switched from Similac with iron, to Similac low iron, to Enfamil and then finally ended up with Nestles Good Start. When I had my daughter four months ago, they gave her Enfamil in the hospital - same problem. When we got home, we started with Good Start and she's been great ever since. Good luck.

Answer 8

You do know that it takes a week for the old formula to get out of their systems... so if you don't give it enough time for the new formula to kick in... then you might be switching them and them actually be helping.. When you switch a formjula you need to wait at least 2 weeks before trying something else. Good Luck!

Answer 9

I would really advise that you speak with your pediatrician about your daughter's trouble taking in formulas. My son is also 6- weeks-old and we had trouble with Enfamil. We currently have him on the Carnation Good Start with littlee difficulties. He'll still spit up a littl from time to time but that's completely normal!

Answer 10

I have 3 kids, my first tolerated a soy formula, my second had reflux and had to be on Alimentum, my third did not have reflux but had to be on Nutramagen. You may have to try a hypoallergenic formula for your daughter, they are easier to break down. If she is getting really fussy when she eats then it's not agreeing with her. It should be a quiet peaceful time. They get fussy when something is bothering them or doesn't agree with them. Try to look for Alimentum or Nutramagen, I found them pretty reasonably price at Target or Walmart.