So, I was breastfeeding but my 3 week old daughter was having some major issues: blood in stool, jaundice that wasn't going away, etc. I tried giving up dairy but it wasn't working. So, I had to give breastfeeding up. I started her on Enfamil formula and she seems to be doing fine. No gassiness at all, blood is gone from stool, jaundice finally going away. BUT for the last two nights she has projectile vomited at 2-3am both times. The first night I thought it was just because she ate too much and didn't burp enough, but last night she hardly ate anything and the same thing happened.
I guess my question is this: does anyone have any experience with infants on formula who only throw up once a day and don't seem to have any other problems? Any way to fix this? Should I switch to another formula? Maybe this is just her way of still getting used to it since she has only been on it for three days now?
2007-03-08 01:37:17 · 12 answers · asked by abcdefg123456 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Also, my first daughter had a dairy problem and had to go on Soy formula. She had so many other issues before going on Soy formula including gassiness, fussiness, and throwing up after every feeding that I am hesitant to put my newborn on Soy so soon because she seems otherwise healthy, happy, and okay with the milk based. I know some spitting up and other issues are going to happen with formula once in awhile, but I find it odd she throws up only once a night. Anyone with experience with that I'd love to hear your story.
2007-03-08 01:40:50 · update #1
If she is doing well during the day and "only" projectile vomiting at night I doubt you need to switch formulas. If it gets worse and she starts having problems during the day, you may want to start stepping her through the more sensitive formulas (but it sounds like you've been through for this already with another child).
My first had terrible projectile vomiting, so at night it could be a few of things:
Not enough burping - I know this sounds crazy, but at night she may be taking in more air and may need more burping.
Even though she is burping, her tummy may not be ready to be horizontal. I needed to keep my son on my shoulder or sitting up for at least 15 min after every feeding. Try the other suggestions of propping up the crib and such, but if that does not work, try holding her upright for 15 min or so after her night feeding and see if that helps.
Looks like you tried this, but feed her less more often. If the above does not work maybe give her less at the 2-3am feeding but she may get up earlier for her next feeding (SORRY!)
One thing with formula - it stays/fills baby longer than breast milk. You may find her going longer between feedings.
I hope one of these helps. Unfortunately sometimes there is nothing you can do and you have to wait for them to outgrow it. That was how it was with my first.
Good Luck!
2007-03-08 02:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by g-lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I breastfeed my baby for the first 3 months then started my son on formula but still nursed him. My son did the same thing where he would start to gag and then projectile vomit! It was awful! I thought maybe he had too much formula...the doctor told me to start him on soy formula which he wouldn't even put the bottle near his mouth!!! My mom thought it was the iron in the formula. It never seemed to bother him when he would vomit...he pretty much would vomit then go right back to sleep like nothing happened. I don't know what causes it but my son is now 5 months old and still vomits sometimes and with no reason and it still doesn't bother him.(he is on the lipids and iron enfamil)
Sorry I don't really know the answer but I thought I would at least let you know that you are not alone. I am sure your daughter will be ok.
Make sure she gets a burp before laying down
Congrats on the new baby
(I think he would even throw up breast milk when he was little-it feels like so long ago!-Time goes by fast)
2007-03-08 02:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple of things you can try :
Try Enfamil Lactofree formula. This worked wonders for my kids!
Also, try raising the head of her bed when you put her down at night. (Maybe a couple of thick books under each of the front feet of the crib)
Do you make sure she burps really well before you put her down at night? It seems a bit suspicious that she is only doing this at night. Do you do anything different with the bottles you give her at night?
DO consult with your baby's doctor. She is too young. You cannot let these problems go.
Last point, is that the only time she projectile vomits? Does it really "shoot across the room"? Does she throw up after every feeding? If the answers to these last three questions are yes, consult with your pediatrician today.
***One more thing, NEVER, NEVER dilute your baby's formula unless your doctor for some reason has recommended this (which most will not). Your baby needs every bit of that nutrition. ***
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2007-03-08 02:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my son when I switched him to the formula. I breastfed him for 2 months before I had to quit. When I switched him over to the Enfamil formula, he started with the projectile vomit. What helped me was not laying him down right away after he was done eating. That could be part of the problem. He would burp just fine, but if i put him down right away, he'd throw up. The doctor suggested to me to put a pillow under the mattress on the side where his head was so he's not laying down flat. That could also help you. I know it helped me. Good luck with the switch and I hope I could help : )
2007-03-08 02:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont switch the formula just yet. Normally if you are switching an infants diet you should ween them in to it. It sits in their tummies and is digested a little differently. Some things are harder for them to break down and digest. keep her on the formula, instead try diluting it just a bit for the next day. Then see how she is.
it does not sound like she is showing any other symptoms since you have switched her so i dont think it is the lactose. Otherwise it would be a continuous problem.
If she does fine with diluted solution bring it back up and see how she is. If she is still showing no improvement then i would try her on a half and half soultion of soy and regualr formula. If she does fine with that keep her on that, dont switch her to just soy. If she can tolerate small amounts of lactose then she still needs to get those little amounts. Otherwise she could end up being fully non tolerant of lactose in the future. Hope this helps and good health to you and yours!
2007-03-08 01:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever you have a feeding problem, your first option must be to ask your pediatrician. He/she can tell you what's the best for you little one. If your baby seems to be getting better from all those bad symptoms, it might be a good idea to switch to formula feeding, but you should ask the doctor what's the best formula for your baby. Maybe a HA (hypo-allergenic) formula could go good on your baby. Enfamil Pregestimil is a good idea recommended by my baby's pediatrician. Other good formula is Gentle Ease. You can also try Mylicon Gas Drops for colic and try not to give your baby to much milk. Use the KILO/OUNCE formula...your baby's weight in kilograms for each feeding, and never forget to burp she. If she still vomits, maybe she's got reflux and a doctor must check on that!
2007-03-08 02:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by nenaramirez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always try a soy formula if she's having trouble with the Enfamil. Or you could try Carnation Good Start which is supposed to be gentler on their stomach. Another idea is Mylicon drops. They are gas drops and you can give them with every feeding. You might want to give them right before bed and see if it helps. If this continues I would take them to the doctor and have them evaluated for reflux.
2007-03-08 01:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by leaptad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it actually projectile VOMITING..or are they just spitting up and its going a distance? My twins had a major problem with spit up at birth. They gave them formula in the nicu because i wasnt able to breastfeed yet..and they wanted them to gain weight. It took them trying several different formulas. What worked was infamil prosobee..(soy formula) for one and Lactofree for the other. Now they are both on soy. Also try leaving her sitting up for a while and propping up her bed. It sounds like she might have reflux. If she is actually vomiting everytime..i would consult her doc!
2007-03-08 05:45:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's only at night, she might be getting too hungry and feeding too quickly. In which case, try burping her more frequently during those feedings - like after every ounce or two and keeping her semi-upright for a little while (a couple of minutes should do it.) longer right after feeding. I'd be more concerned about formula intolerance if it was happening at every feeding.
2007-03-08 05:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did the same thing when he was a baby. I propped the end of his crib mattress up about three or four inches so he was slightly tilted and he for the most part quit vomiting at night.
2007-03-08 02:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by pixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋