Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

My Dd Is 3 weeks old on Enfamil, drinks about 3 to 4 ozs every 2 hrs and is very crankie, has alot of gas (both ways)
and has time periods that cant sleep b.c she is so uncomfortable, and it really starting to drive me nuts.

The Dr told me to put a pillow under the mattress so the air wont sit in her stomach and It worked for about a day and now I am looking for some new ideas.

Today she slept for about 1 hr at a time in my arms or swing.

Is anyone else having the same situation ?

Re: Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

Did you try the mylicon drops? My ped recommended them for my son if he got gassy. So far he's been ok, though, haven't had to use them. It might be worth a shot for your daughter.

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Re: Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

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Re: Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

This is what would happen to Ava and how we found out she had a milk allergy. Maybe try a gentler formula with some pre-digested proteins. It will be easier on her little tummy.

Re: Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

Christopher had HORRIBLE gas when he was a newborn and we ended up switching formula a few times because of it. Enfamil Gentlease was our magic formula and Dr. Brown's bottles were our magic bottles. The combination of the two gave us a whole different baby.

Re: Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

DD is 3 1/2 months and has been very gassy and cranky during feeding since a couple of weeks old. We have tried gas drops and gentlease formula and neither worked. Now we finally found out she has acid reflux and I feel so bad that I let it go so long. Everyone was telling me it was just gas and all babies go through it and grow out of it. My advice is that if gas relief attempts don't work, look for another cause for the discomfort. Good luck.

Re: Does youre DS DD have gas on formula ?

She was bad with Enfamil/Similac and found relief with Nestle Good Start...