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NervousNell
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Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
Did you have to change to a faster flow nipple?
I find that since the formula is thicker it tends to clog the slow flow/newborn nipple and I also find she is sucking hard and alsmot struggling to feed.
I know that using a nipple that flows too quickly is not good and can cause her to feed too quickly and spit up.
But I just worry that the nipple being too slow for this thicker formula is causing her to suck too hard and swallow air.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Posted 7/31/10 10:15 AM  |
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ali120206
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
DS was on it for awhile and I had to switch to a faster flow nipple. I tried the powder too and that was a disaster - the nipple didn't work at all.
We've since switched to regular Similac Sensitive which is thinner.
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| Posted 7/31/10 1:20 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
Yeah I am using the powder and the stuff is as thick as pancake batter.
I wonder if we should switch to the premixed. It's just SO expensive though.
ughhh- this formula thing is KILLING me..I feel like it's a huge science experiement!
Maybe I'll try a faster flow nipple...
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| Posted 7/31/10 2:18 PM |
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trish71407
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
DS was on the Sensitive RS RTF and I did have to switch pretty quickly. I found that he was sucking so hard and getting tired from it so he wouldnt finish the whole bottle. Once I switched, he was fine.
How old is your DC? You could also just try increasing the nipple size a little bit by sticking a fork prong through the nipple to stretch it if you dont think she can handle a faster flow.
Message edited 7/31/2010 2:46:03 PM.
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EckoRed81504
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
I would switch to a fast nipple because instead of you putting the cereal in the bottle it's already in there which is why its thick. (AR is added rice)
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| Posted 7/31/10 2:47 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
Posted by NervousNell
Yeah I am using the powder and the stuff is as thick as pancake batter.
I wonder if we should switch to the premixed. It's just SO expensive though.
ughhh- this formula thing is KILLING me..I feel like it's a huge science experiement!
Maybe I'll try a faster flow nipple...
Are you mixing it with a whisk and letting it sit? There are some good instructions on the BRU website.
I gave DS the powder once and he sucked on the bottle for awhile before I realized he wasn't getting any.
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NervousNell
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
Posted by ali120206
Posted by NervousNell
Yeah I am using the powder and the stuff is as thick as pancake batter.
I wonder if we should switch to the premixed. It's just SO expensive though.
ughhh- this formula thing is KILLING me..I feel like it's a huge science experiement!
Maybe I'll try a faster flow nipple...
Are you mixing it with a whisk and letting it sit? There are some good instructions on the BRU website.
I gave DS the powder once and he sucked on the bottle for awhile before I realized he wasn't getting any.
I am actually mixing it in the Magic Bullet...I wonder if a whisk would be better.
I'll check out the BRU site- thanks!
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| Posted 7/31/10 10:00 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
Posted by trish71407
DS was on the Sensitive RS RTF and I did have to switch pretty quickly. I found that he was sucking so hard and getting tired from it so he wouldnt finish the whole bottle. Once I switched, he was fine.
How old is your DC? You could also just try increasing the nipple size a little bit by sticking a fork prong through the nipple to stretch it if you dont think she can handle a faster flow.
She's almost 6 weeks old- My Dr said to stick with slow flow before we switched her- to avoid her getting too much formula and spitting it up.
But that was with regular formula.
I am thinking she needs a faster flow with this stuff...
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| Posted 7/31/10 10:01 PM |
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MrsSpring
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
we have been using it for a few weeks now (ar)
the ready formula goes through nipple fine. when i used the powder I had problems and she got so flustered and was not good.
I mixed it one scoop at a time and added a tiny bit more water and that seemed to help.
so if she was getting 4 i would add 4 ounces of water put a scoop mix it (either with a fork or just shaking it) than add the other scoop and mix it.
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| Posted 7/31/10 10:26 PM |
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Kristin616
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Re: Mom's who use an AR or RS formula for spit up/reflux
DD is on AR and I did not switch to a level 2 until she was a few months old. I use the RTF and it wasn't clogging up the nipple. Maybe it's the powder?? The fast flow might be too much at 6 weeks.
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| Posted 7/31/10 11:21 PM |
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