MY BABY IS ONLY 27 DAYS OLD. THE LAST 11 DAYS I HAVE BEEN GIVING HIM SIMILAC ISOMOL ADVANCE2. I DIDNT KNOW THIS BUT I READ THE CAN TODAY AND IT SAYS FOR BABIES 9-12 MONTHS. WHAT SHOULD I DO? IS THAT BAD FOR HIM??? HELP- PLEASE. AND ANOTHER QUESTION- WHEN CAN I START TO FEED HIM RICE CEREAL IN HIS FORMULA...AND STAGE 1 FOODS??
2006-10-25 11:24:50 · 11 answers · asked by lil_soldier_girl_18 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/public/NT0039A_NewSolids.pdf - good advice about starting babies on solid foods (and what kinds!)
http://www.ndaeyc.org/docs/conference/Infant_Feeding_Recommendations.pdf
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/002455rec.htm
http://ww5.americanbaby.com/ab/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/ab/category/data/AB29.xml - awesome site for any and all feeding questions and other stuff too
As for your formula, it just might differ in how much iron is in it, or how much it prevents against tooth decay (or bacteria in your baby's mouth). I don't know if it'll harm them or not. You should probably consult with your pediatrician about that!
2006-10-25 11:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by lolfunswirlies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, call the doctor just to tell him/her your mistake. Next, switch formulas to the correct Similac for his age. Probably just regular Similar Advance. There shouldn't be any problem yet. But do check with his doctor.
You should never put rice cereal in his bottle unless his doctor advises you to for medical reasons. He is too young yet. You shouldn't start solids (grain cereals and stage 1 foods) until at least 4 or 6 months. Your baby's stomach and immune system is not ready before then. And the sooner you introduce new foods, the more likely he is to develop food allergies. Always check with your doctor, but those are the usual guidelines.
Here's a good website to help.
2006-10-25 11:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by tmreiber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your doctor about the formula and start your baby on the right kind of formula. You can usually start feeding your baby solids around 4-6 months of age with the doctors ok first. Unless your doctor okays it first don't give the baby rice in there bottle.
2006-10-25 12:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i mistakenly bough similac 2 once myself ,but noticed before giving it to my baby it just has alot more of the nutrient that the original one has it should be no big deal my pediatrician said to mix it 1/2 sim.2 and 1/2 reg. similac (.because i had a big $25 and couldnt return it and i needed the formula) which break it down however she said giving it to her as is may constipate her , hive her bad gas ...by now you'd know if it was hurting the baby.
2006-10-26 07:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by ivory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should not have cereal or any other solid foods until around 6 mos of age, per the AAP. Starting early will put him at risk for allergies, diabetes and obesity.
The formula you've been using probably doesn't have enough nutrients for a baby his age or different amount of calories or something would be my guess. In any case, go buy the right stuff. Or better yet.....relactate! ;-)
2006-10-25 11:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i would contact you doctor about the formula and stop using it. since its for older babies it might have milk protiens that arent broke down as good as 0-9 month formula. i think they told me to start the rice cereal at 3 months and solids at 4 months
2006-10-25 11:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by TAYLORSMOMMY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you insist on formula feeding, advice from your doctor about which brand to use is important. Perhaps you should think of relactating? If you decide to continue formula-feeding, contact your doctor and ask him what formula he recommends for your baby. Further, babies should not receive additives in their food until 6 months.
2006-10-26 00:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
attempt similac comfortable (the orange can) or Similac Alimentium (the crimson can!) My son went threw the comparable factor...different than he would not do breast milk or formula & while he did take formula he threw it up top away i attempted fairly some diverse formula & the crimson can helped lots however the orange can made it almost thoroughly end! i'm uncertain how previous your son is yet make certain you burp him...My son is 9 months & I nevertheless burp him specifically circumstances just to keep away from the throw up!
2016-10-02 23:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your baby's pediatrician about Enfacare, it gives your baby all the nutrients he/she needs. your baby shouldn't have baby cereal until he/she reaches around 6 months of age. just talk to your pediatrician if your worried about the formula your child is using but Enfacare worked really well with second child, my first had Enfamil with Iron, which was good also. have your pediatrician choose the right one for him/her.
2006-10-25 12:25:47 · answer #9 · answered by sweetheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pediatrician let me put cereal in my oldest childs formula rabout a month after he was born. Because he was overeating and it helped him.
2006-10-25 13:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by mom2dlea 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋