This is a question about my baby's formula..?

Question

My son was born on Nov. 2nd at the hospital he was given similac with iron. The nurse told me too not switch formulas.. I am now getting W.I.C and they do not provide similac milk instead they only have enfamil with iron.. I told them that I was told not too switch formulas and they told me that they know longer give similac.

Too make a long story short, it seems that my son is not digesting the enfamil very well. He keeps blowing these nasty smelling adult farts and when he has a bowl movement it is green and smelly and just gross. I am going too call his doctor on Monday too find out what I should do. I just need you guys opinion on what I should do in the mean while, should I stop giving him the enfamil and switch back too similac? The only problem is the similac is so expensive.. I do not understand why a baby's milk has too be expensive..

Please let me know your opinion, Thank you in advance for responding...

Answer 1

This will only answer part of your question, but "a baby's milk", as in formula, is so expensive because it's a mass-marketed, widely advertised consumer product that is in no way, shape or form necessary for feeding babies. Formula is expensive because people think they need it, and they are willing to pay for it. Price goes up, people think they need it, are brainwashed into buying it, price goes up again due to market demand.

Breast milk is by far the best, safest and most nutritious food source for babies. Sadly, a lot of people think that they "can't" nurse for a variety of reasons, mainly due to inadequate support such as lactation consultants, or people in the family who have breastfed. Also, many people are just not educated enough to know that breast milk is the best choice.

Did you know that breast milk poo doesn't have an unpleasant odour? (it has a smell enough that you know it's there, but it's more like sour milk than a poo smell) And the pee is completely odourless!

This isn't meant to be a personal attack--I know that lots of people choose not to breastfeed for whatever reason. This is just information--I saw a chance to educate some strangers about breastfeeding, and because I'm a breastfeeding advocate, I couldn't resist!

Answer 2

When my son was three weeks old he had the same issues with the gas and such. The bowel movements sound normal, since most babies have greenish color bowel movements for the first several months. Once the baby eats solid, they become firmer.

Anyway, the hospital that my son was born at also used Similac w/Iron. Three weeks later, he would scream all day and night, have terrible gas and would not have any bowel movements. I switched formulas several times (under doctor's care) until it was determined that he had a milk allergy, which might be what your son can have. My son ended up on Enfamil prosobee w/Lipil, which has been a miracle.

My son's Peditrican said that milk can be hard for infants to digest, so the soy is the alternative after all else has failed. I will try to place my son on regular milk when he is two to see if he can then digest.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

the best way is to slowly introduce the enfamil, for an 8oz bottle use 3 scoops similac and one enfamil for a week then 2 scoops sim. & 2 enf. the next week keep adding more enfamil every week until you no longer use the other kind. its easier on the baby's tummy that way because they slowly get used to the new stuff. you should do that every time you change brands.

and for all of you that say breastfeeding is better i agree, but some people just cant do it, i breast fed both of my kids when they were born. but they werent gaining enough weight and were always hungry, 20 min after i would be done with a feeding they would be hungry again, i just couldnt produce enough.

Answer 4

If it is the enfamil giving him an upset stomach there are options with WIC. My niece had to have soy and as long as you get a doctors note WIC will give you special vouchers to use at the store. I would give him what he can handle... but maybe try doing half and half and see if that is easier for him to get used to. I don't understand the cost of infant formula either, that is why I breastfeed. But I also know that is a VERY personal choice so... no preaching here. Good luck. I hope you get this all resolved.

Answer 5

It is ok to switch formula but talk to your ped first. You can buy a small bottle similac to last you until Monday then you can talk to the doc. Probably the baby needs to get used to Enfamil and he had better get used to it because I know that formula is crazy expensive. I feel you.

Answer 6

Too bad your not breastfeeding! You wouldn't have any of these problems. I'd just buy a can of similac till you can get to the doctors. But if you don't have the money, there's a couple different options on WIC for formula. You might want to try one of the other ones if the one your giving your baby isn't agreeing with him.

Answer 7

*sighs* I hate questions like those. Breastmilk is completely the proper. of route your pal is conventional with this, or she does not have tried breastfeeding in any respect, now to not indicate proceed attempting after she stepped forward complications. toddler formula is an perfect replace for breastmilk. Is it as sturdy? No. not something is as sturdy as mom's milk for a toddler. in spite of the indisputable fact that, there are a selection of issues she will be able of do to make this complete experience extra powerful. She must ascertain that she holds the toddler at the same time as she's feeding, carry the toddler close, comparable to she ought to if she were nursing. Make it a quiet, particular time for her to bond with him, under no circumstances prop a bottle! Make feeding time a particular and loving time for them both. various of people were formula fed and grew to develop into out with none unwell outcomes. And no, that's extra than likely not real that breastfed children under no circumstances get unwell. they could get a lot less ill, or they could get nicely swifter, yet certain, they do get unwell. they tend to have a lot less allergic reactions to food and such issues as that, they tend to not be overweight, and they tend to not get ear infections as in many situations, yet they do nonetheless get unwell. of route she is going to grieve for the inability of breastfeeding, rather because it sounds as although that her heart became so set on it. it really is totally conventional, in simple terms help her and tell her that she remains a incredible mom, and she or he did in spite of everything provide the toddler with breastmilk for see you later as she probable ought to. Any breastfeeding is extra powerful than none.

Answer 8

First time mom I take it? My son had that nasty green poop for quite awhile after he was born. I dont think anything is wrong but just to ease your mind you can call the ped. Better have your mind at ease than worry all the time!

Answer 9

Weird- but our WIC has Similac Advanced with Iron... that would be similar.....try asking them if they have that one.

Answer 10

He sounds quite normal to me. Green poo and a stink is very normal. And believe me as he gets older it will get worse. LOL