My three month old daughter keeps throwing up her formula. I've been giving her pedialite (spelling??) she keeps that down but not her formula. She is already on lactose free formula, this has been going on since early thursday morning. She eats and then about 10 minutes later she throws it up. Mot all the time but most of the time and it is alot. It is clumpy and sour smelling. Has anyone had this problem??
2007-12-01 02:57:37 · 14 answers · asked by maria r 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My oldest son threw up twice a day; at the very least. We tried everything.... regular formula, soy formula, nutramagen (sp), all kinds of things. The only formula that we found that helped at all was Enfamil A.R (which means it's Enfamil with added Rice to thicken it)... that stopped the throwing up almost INSTANTLY.... last I knew it was hard to find that formula, but that was 6 almost 7 years ago... so we improvised.... we would buy regular Enfamil formula and then add a tablespoon of rice cereal flakes, shake it up, and that would help coat his stomach and he'd keep it down. By 6 months, he wasn't throwing up anymore..... Good Luck, and make sure that you talk to her pediatrician to ensure the steps you are taking are okay for your daughter.
2007-12-01 03:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Franky 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My two daughters were terrible for throwing up, but they gained weight at the right rate so it was just an inconvenience. It's really only a problem if she isn't gaining enough weight, and you should get advice from your health visitor in that case. If she has projectile vomiting (the milk shoots out a long way) and she isn't gaining weight you should take her to see your GP for more advice as it may be a little more complicated.
The valve at the top of a baby's stomach is weak and allows leakage of half digested milk (which is why it is clumpy and smells). The problem should sort itself out once she spends more time upright and starts walking. It will probably have sorted itself out by the the time she is 18 months. To be honest, its probably more of an inconvenience and you have no need to worry.
2007-12-01 03:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes a lot of trying around for the right formula. I think it took my step sis 5 or 6 different formulas before my niece could finally keep it down all the time. My niece has always been on the small side but I don't think it has to do with the formula because they wouldn't feed her any solids because "it would make her fat" :( So my suggestion is set up an appointment or just ask if switching formulas again would benefit your little girl.
2016-03-15 04:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 1.2 m/o also spits up a lot after breastfeeding. His doc. said that it really looks like it is a lot more than it really is and he doesn;t act like he's in pain after he does it or anything. It's just annoying sometimes because it ruins his outfits, but we just keep a bib on him at all times. We try to burp him often to reduce the spitting up and it's helped a little and we keep him upright after he eats for at least 15 mins. and awake. Some baby's just get too much milk, and some just spit up. Usually if it's vomit, it will shoot out really far infront of him and it will smell, and he will cry and bring his legs up. But you should really take him to the doc. just to make sure that it's not reflux, or the formula you are using. Oh and I think the reason it's clumpy and tastes sour is because it's been there for a wear and kind of curdled like bad milk does. That's what my husbands grandmother said, but I don't know why it's like that. Doc. wasn't worried about it.
2007-12-01 03:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Joeysmommy89 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop the pedialyte! I was told by my DR NOT to give it to babies when my 4 month old wasn't eating well.
I'd try keeping her upright when you feed her and for at least 20 minutes afterwards to make sure that it stays down. Sometimes baby will have trouble with refluxish stuff when laying down after eating. Most outgrow this.
Is there a reason she's not breastfed? You could try to get your milk going again if you want. Look up any La Leche League site for this option. (I'm not judging, just asking)
Many babies throw up a bit after eating. Is she eating too fast or too much? Sometimes my son eats too fast or too much and spits up, too.
Good luck
2007-12-01 08:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by phoenix4404 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She could have a reflux problem or an allergy to the formula. You need to see your pediatrician to ensure that she is still thriving and not losing weight, and he can also recommend another formula. Try giving her smaller amounts of formula (just a couple of ounces) every couple of hours (sorry, this will mess up your feeding schedule if you have one, but better than her vomiting all the time), and wait about 30 mins after the formula, if she keeps that down, give her a bit of pedialyte to make sure she doesn't get dehydrated. Try to keep her a bit elevated when she eats and after she eats as well, it will help digestion (and of course, make sure she gets a good burp!) Keep this up until you can get her to the doc on Monday or Tuesday. I wouldn't change the formula until you see him though. Good luck.
(EDIT)
Franky's answer is good, but make sure you talk to your pediatrician before giving your baby cereal at all, as it can be a choking hazard for babies as little as yours.
2007-12-01 03:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by ♀Redheaded Sunshine☼ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my baby girl and boy always threw up!! i know how annoying it can be. and it can sometimes look worse than it really is. most of the throw up is usually saliva. she may be on the wrong formula. she may not be lactose intolerant. there are other formulas out there say for fussiness, and to be gentle on the stomach. the brand you may be using could be affecting her. i had to change the brand of my sons before he "stopped" spitting up. most infants will still spit up, but ask your pediatrician if he/she can reccommend a different brand. i hope everything works out for you. she might have GERD, check into that too. and when you feed her, keep her head above her stomach so that a reflex won't happen. GERD= Gastro entestinal reflux disease. nothing too serious, its just a form of acid reflux for infants. good luck!
2007-12-01 03:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mandie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may not be able to tolerate the milk protein either. You may want to think about switching formulas. Try soy, it will most likely help, if not, Enfamil makes one with added rice, which helps for spitters and reflux. That would be a good one to try also!
2007-12-01 04:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son had that same problem 22 years ago and he was not thriving. I found a local woman who sold goats milk and switched him to that and he began to thrive and grow. He could not even tolerate breast milk. Soy was no good either. Get that baby to a doctor fast and see what the doc thinks of goats milk. To this day my son can not tolerate anything with lactose in it.
2007-12-01 03:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by vickie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would call your Doctor. This is not normal. It is good that you are giving her pedialite to kep her from getting dehydrated. She could have a stomach bug, or really be allergic to her formula. If she has dry diapers, take her to the emergency room. Call you doctor!
2007-12-01 03:47:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋