He has reflux so I'm slowly putting in more milk and less formula. But I have 4 cans of formula left but the doctor said to put him on milk now. How bad would it be if I gave him both?
2007-02-07 14:28:39 · 10 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Until the formula is gone and can he have the Stage 2 formula?
2007-02-07 14:29:45 · update #1
I did the same. I mixed it half and half. My son is VERY healthy and fine. You need to do what you feel it right for your child. Your his mother. You can't always go by what the doctor say because every doctor will tell you something different.
2007-02-07 14:31:59 · answer #1 · answered by Danie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my middle son had reflux and some serious allergies and medical problems. We started with 1/4 milk to 3/4 formula and increased the milk % every 3 days. next to 1/2 and 1/2 then to 3/4 milk and 1/4 formula then straight milk. I think we took a jump every 3 days and he did really well that way.
2007-02-07 22:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Devaneymom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are breastfeeding him, the problem is likely caused by the milk. Get him off all milk products and watch his health improve. Cow's milk is not suitable for human consumption and shoudl be avoided in all forms.
Humans are the only animal that drinks milk past infancy, and then it's not even from the correct species! Too many people are still trying to defend milk's supposed health benefits. Unfortunately, they are either using old information or information obtained from research funded by the dairy association. How many people would enjoy a glass of dog's milk or rat's milk? What makes cows special?
There are only two reasons which I've found to support humans drinking cow's milk. We have grown up hearing that it's good for us and we've grown accustomed to the taste and texture. There is absolutely no nutrition that can not be obtained elsewhere, minus the negatives. Calcium seems to be the major claim for milk. It can be found elsewhere in green vegetables, almonds, and many other sources. Where do you think the cows obtain the calcium to put into the milk? Where do other larger animals (elephants, horses, deer, whales, etc) get calcium? Why we continue to drink cow's milk laced with growth hormones, antibiotics, and who knows what else is beyond me.
Since I've given up drinking milk about 5 years ago my health has greatly improved. I suffer fewer allergy problems, asthma and breathing problems are greatly reduced, I'm sleeping better, and I have more energy.
In the '50s smoking was considered harmless but now we realize its dangers. One person at a time and eventually the truth will become widely known that cow's milk is only for baby cows. Milk is indeed the perfect food, but only for infants of the proper species.
Do some research online and decide for yourself.
http://www.strongbones.org/
http://www.notmilk.com/
2007-02-10 07:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can mix half and half. If he is not used to it yet add 2 oz. of milk to 6-8 oz.formula and every week or every 4 days go up another ounce or two. See how he goes. I have done this numerous times in the past 18 yrs as a nanny and it works fine for all the children i have tried it on.
2007-02-07 22:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Shelli Belle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be fine if you give him both I have plenty of friends that had infants with reflux, also that had formula left and they did both my sons 10 months and I will do the same formulas expensive it has enough nutrients and the baby's have been drinking it for awhile already.
2007-02-07 22:39:02 · answer #5 · answered by LuvnLife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be a matter of calories if you do both, so make sure that you alternate them rather than doubling up. I never used stage 2 formula, just went straight to milk.
2007-02-07 22:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor said to put him on whole milk, I'd go ahead and change him to what the doctor said.
Is there someone that you could give/sell the formula too?
2007-02-07 22:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your doing the right thing. Use the cans up just make sure you are feeding him solids as well so he is getting nutrients he needs. A few extra weeks on formula never hurt anyone..... I don't see any harm
2007-02-07 22:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he likes Stage 2 Formula , there is no harm giving it to him. My son is almost 2 and I still give it to him. it has vitamins they need and Dha for brain development.
If you give milk, i would highly suggest giving organic, pasteurized milk:)
2007-02-08 02:16:23 · answer #9 · answered by riss criss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my kids were young,( still bottles) the HEALTH DEPT. told me to use 2% milk ,, and that's what we've been using ever since. kids are 13 and 16.
2007-02-07 22:45:06 · answer #10 · answered by mother of 2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋