Just started formula. Always slept well on breast milk. Is it the formula?
2007-10-14 05:30:01 · 10 answers · asked by Kairablossom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Probably formula can cause tonnes of digestive problems, everything from pain, to gas, to constipation.
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/solids-sleep.html
Will giving formula or solids at night help baby to sleep better?
The idea that solids will help your baby sleep is an old wives' tale that has been disproven by medical studies. Feeding your baby solids or formula in an attempt to make baby sleep longer is not a good idea for several reasons:
There's no evidence that it will help. Some babies will sleep worse, due to reactions to the formula or solids (tummy ache, etc. are not uncommon), particularly if baby is younger than around 6 months. Two studies have indicated that adding solids to the diet does not cause babies to sleep longer. These studies found no difference in the sleep patterns of babies who received solids before bedtime when compared to babies who were not given solids. Here are the two studies:
Macknin ML, Medendorp SV, Maier MC. Infant sleep and bedtime cereal. Am J Dis Child. 1989 Sep;143(9):1066-8.
Keane V, et al. Do solids help baby sleep through the night? Am J Dis Child 1988; 142: 404-05.
Formula requires a baby's digestive system to work overtime as baby tries to digest something not specific to the human body. Formula is harder to digest than human milk; thus formula-fed babies tend to go longer between feedings. While this may seem like a benefit, it's probably not something we want for our babies' bodies unless there are no other alternatives. There are also risks to formula use (see What should I know about infant formula?). It certainly has a place in infant feeding but probably shouldn't be used whenever mom's milk - either directly from the source or expressed - is available.
2007-10-14 05:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
My son didn't sleep through the night until he was 12 months old (he was still up every 2 hours to nurse), and he only did then because I night weaned him. Eight months is probably the earliest I'd start night weaning-- he probably doesn't need to eat during the night, but maybe would be best to nurse him once a night for another few months. If you are prepared to night wean, this is what I'd do: You won't be able to cosleep, and if possible you shouldn't have him in your room either. For starters pick two times throughout the night where you will nurse him (I picked 12-1am and 4-5am) and any other time he wakes up have your husband lay him back down once. If you do it he'll smell your milk and expect you to nurse him. Having someone else do it can make a huge difference. Only go in every 10-15 minutes to lay him back down if he doesn't go back to sleep by then. The first few nights are going to be rough. Our first night of this my son was up every 10-20 minutes from about 1am-4am. But the second night was WAY better. Once he adjusts to that schedule, take out the earlier nursing and then once he's used to that take out the last one. That's what I did and after about 2 weeks my son was sleeping through the night and has been ever since (he's 15 months old now).
2016-05-22 10:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it probably is the formula. It may be upsetting your baby's tummy. It is very different from your milk. Its harder to digest and causes serious constipation especially right at the beginning... If you are unable to continue breastfeeding full time, I'd try and give her some of your milk and some formula on and off until she gets used to the formula... Either mix the 2 together, or give her a bottle of each every other time...
also, you might have to try several different kinds of formula until you find one that her body can tolerate.
2007-10-17 02:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by amber 18 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the formula. It is very hard to digest. I won't go into the details of it, but the whole digestion process can be painful for babies.
Can you/ will you just continue nursing? Whatever your concern with continued nursing may be, there is help available. It could be that you have been given false information about weaning or continued breastfeeding. It really is the easiest thing to do. Who has time to wash bottles and buy formula? Breastfeeding kicks ***. No kidding.
2007-10-16 15:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Formula made my first baby gassy and constipated. Could be that. My second baby is breastfed and does quite well at night even for a 2 month old. Good Luck.
2007-10-14 05:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Forever Happier 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
yup its is most likely the formula!!!!! if you have no choice try different formulas until you find the least offensive one. or better yet if you can go back to breast feeding
2007-10-17 18:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by tiggrowl2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old is she? The formula may be messing with her digestive system and bothering her! If you stopped her breastmilk intake too early it can wreak havoc on her digestive system, that's why they say if you're choosing to stop breastfeeding to do it VERY gradually.
2007-10-14 05:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
If the baby is just waking up to eat, then, Yes, because formula is not as heavy as breast milk.
You could add a small amount of rice baby cereal to the night time bottle.(teaspoon to 8 oz formula) This adds body to the formula.
2007-10-14 05:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by Sandie B 5 · 0⤊ 9⤋
Babies respond differently to different formulas. You might want to try a different brand.
2007-10-14 05:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs S. 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
erh... go back to breastfeeding then
2007-10-14 05:35:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋