My daughter is 7 months old and she spits up ALOT!!! so her dr. put her down to 4 oz of milk with cereal in every bottle...well she still spit up a lot..so i put her back to 5 oz. This is her 4th formula we have tried on her.. I have asked several times if she had reflux..but i guess she doesn't. Shouldn't she be drinking about 7 or 8 oz by now?? EVERYTIME I eat she is trying to get my FOOD the whole time..its like she is CONSTANTLY hungry!! but she spits up alot. Her papa told me i should try her on regular 2% milk..i know that drs and everyone else says not to..but what if its the only milk she can take.. I don't know if i should try it and i need ADVICE, i am a first time mommy!!!
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2007-01-23 17:13:01 · 16 answers · asked by Jamie*Lynn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She is on the Soy formula now..and i give her at least 2 or 3 baby foods a day..along with some juice and a biter bisquit!! and i will give her some of what i am eating SOMETIMES!!!
2007-01-23 17:20:17 · update #1
First off I would see another doctor,in my opinion i would say acid reflux,ask your doc to let you try her on zantac and if does not work then you can rule that out.I may also suggest trying a dairy and soy free formula.Infamil Nutramagen or Similac Alimentum,I was using Nutramagen but just switched to Alimentum and my 5 month old son is also on Zantac and he has doubled what he normally eats in just a few days!!If your doctor will not help you out I would suggest getting a second opinion at least.Good luck.
2007-01-23 17:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Baby Pearce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try the 2%, that's a bad idea nutritionally, but she may have reflux even though the Dr. says no (some are very against diagnosing it). Try starting her on more solid foods, either baby food or even squished up table food. The weight will help it stay down a lot more easily than even the formula w/ cereal. Just remember to do table foods that aren't spicy, because if she does have reflux, it can hurt her stomach severely. Also make sure to keep giving her some formula, she needs it for nutriants and calories.
2007-01-24 01:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by diasia9622 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors say alot of things, If she can keep it down, it's worth a shot. Also, by that time my daughter who ate alot, and spit up alot, was also eating some of the fruits and veggies(baby food) and I let her eat some of my softer stuff, like mashed potatoes. I don't know how good it is for the little one, but getting some nutrients must be better than none. My opion is that people were having babies along time befoe formula was invented, and that they used regular milk, and food for their kids(our grandparents) and they lived and turned out fine, as a matter of fact almost better than us.... , maybe also you could try another doctor to make sure she isn't having acid reflex, get a second opion, or two or three, your her mom, and if you feel that she might see how many every doctors it takes to ease your mind. Just know doctors have missed things before. I hope she eats soon, and keeps it down. God Bless!
2007-01-24 01:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by Thia K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she ONLY getting formula with cereal? Is she eating cereal by itself? Juice? Foods?
At 7 months, if she has teeth, or even an interest in your food, you can give her Zwieback toast, etc. Maybe having solids in her system will help her keep the liquids down.
Good luck. And if you've changed her formula this many times, perhaps you should find a different doctor for your daughter. It doesn't sound as though this doctor is too concerned.
At this age, she should be eating several times a day - and definitely should be drinking 8 ounces at a time!
2007-01-24 01:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried soy formula? The reason being she could have a sensitivity to milk and dairy products and cannot digest it. You also could try Lactaide Milk. This has an enzyme in it to help with the digestion of milk. Make her formula from it. It would be worth a try, since she is spitting up all the time. If she is allergic to the milk, she could develop asthma from it. She is old enough to be giving baby foods to now. Has the pedi not discussed with putting her on baby foods yet?
2007-01-24 01:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT give her 2% milk. That is absolutely crazy.
If it makes you feel better, my daughter is 6 months old and only drinks 4oz at a sitting. She does not spit up though. We also give her baby food and a little cereal. We have been trying to give her more than 4oz each bottle, but she doesn't want to drink it. She does, however, drink about 6oz right before she goes to bed.
Keep trying th different formulas. There has to be one out there. Good luck and keep going to the doctor. Between the two of you, you'll figure it out.
2007-01-24 13:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by mommymelissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely not give her cows milk yet. If it were me, I would seek a 2nd opinion on the possibility of reflux. Have you tried soy formula? Maybe she has a milk allergy. Keep trying different formulas. The doctor should have samples he can give you to try....I agree that she should be drinking much more formula by now. She should also be able to tolerate baby food.
2007-01-24 01:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is she spitting up? Formula-according to most doctors is the best at 7 months. Is she lactose intolerant? milk would be a bad idea if that is causing the problem with the formulas.
2007-01-24 01:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have u tried her on a soy based product, she might have an allergy...and dont worry if she only drinks 5 oz...mine is almost 7 mths and is breastfed, but when she does have a bottle it is only 4oz...have u tried her on solids...i know she is on cereal but what about actual food....and all babies grab at what u have regardless of being hungry or not, they are just curious and want what u have, sometimes the only way i can get my 2 year old to eat is off my plate...dont worry u r doing fine...hope this helps and good luck...
2007-01-24 01:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by eyesopen16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not put her on 2% milk. Babies need the fat in whole milk and that is not recommended till 1 year. Acid Reflux is very common in babies because of the back to sleep rule. I would talk to your doctor and if they don't help switch to another. My grandson was on medicine for his first year because of reflux. He outgrew it after his first birthday. Try to relax. As long as the baby is growing and seems fine she probably is. Again explore the possibility of reflux. Good Luck
2007-01-25 16:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by Colleen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋