| Posted By |
Message |
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Good enough reason to try another formula ??? DD is constipated daily
( every other day we are using the thermometer, which isnt good) and she seems to be having a really hard time with gas.....She doesnt spit up, and loves to eat ( every 2.5 hours most feedings !)....Before I open the next monstrous container of Simlilac Advance, do you think she may do better with another type of formula ???
And if so, is there one you reccomend trying for these issues ?
She doesnt go back to the ped until next month, do I need to wait to speak to them or should I change on my own ??....Thanks !
|
Posted 2/3/09 7:45 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
1stimemom
Love my boys
Member since 2/08 8766 total posts
Name:
Mrs Dee
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
try changing the formula. Are you using similac advance or similac advance "early shield"? The early shield gave us problems, too, but the advance is fine.
|
| Posted 2/3/09 7:48 PM |
| |
|
aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
Name:
Ali
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
I would change. We did. Similac Advanced gave ds major constipation and nothing worked.
After trying a few different kinds, Similac Alimentum has done the trick for him and he's been on it for 6 months now.
|
| Posted 2/3/09 7:52 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Regular Similac Advance ( and they sell it at Costco, which was a bonus  )
|
| Posted 2/3/09 7:52 PM |
| |
|
mcl916
my two loves
Member since 10/06 5133 total posts
Name:
Megan
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
DS did not do well on the Similac Advance and after we tried a few others we ended up on Nestle Good Start which has been great for him. Put a call into your ped, maybe they will have some suggestions. But the gas & constipation are definately reasons enough to switch (for me anyway!!)
|
| Posted 2/3/09 7:55 PM |
| |
|
KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?
Member since 10/07 8257 total posts
Name:
Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by mcl916
Put a call into your ped, maybe they will have some suggestions. But the gas & constipation are definately reasons enough to switch (for me anyway!!)
ITA with this.... If you put a call into your ped, they may even give you formula samples before you go out and buy something that may/may not work!
|
| Posted 2/3/09 8:02 PM |
| |
|
AOMom
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/06 856 total posts
Name:
j
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Speak to the ped about how often you are using the thermometer. DD had serious constipation problems on Neocate, but nonetheless had to be on it b/c of her milk allergy. I will tell you that by using the thermometer that often a baby can become dependant on it, and then not go any other way....obviously making things worse. Until DD started solids and was old enough to drink water (which I believe was 6 months?) we had to give her 1/2 oz-1oz prune juice everyday.
Anyway, what I'm saying is that you need to speak to your ped about figuring out another option....whether it be changing formula or something else, b/c you don't want to keep using the thermometer in the long term.
|
| Posted 2/3/09 8:10 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Thanks everyone ....I'm going to put a call into the ped tomorrow and hopefully they can advise me over the phone to avoid a visit if possible
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:07 PM |
| |
|
snowflake08
Love my boys!!!
Member since 8/07 5148 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
i was just going to post the same thing! my DS is 5 weeks and has the same issues
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:09 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by snowflake08
i was just going to post the same thing! my DS is 5 weeks and has the same issues
I feel so bad for my little bug  !!
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:36 PM |
| |
|
snowflake08
Love my boys!!!
Member since 8/07 5148 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by Bops
Posted by snowflake08
i was just going to post the same thing! my DS is 5 weeks and has the same issues
I feel so bad for my little bug !!
me too
i put warm water in the nasal aspirator and put it up his butt
it worked for the constipation
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:40 PM |
| |
|
btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
Member since 5/05 12013 total posts
Name:
Shana
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
have you tried 1/2 water 1/2 pear juice? It's the iron in the formula which all formulas have that is constipating her.
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:50 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by btrflygrl
have you tried 1/2 water 1/2 pear juice? It's the iron in the formula which all formulas have that is constipating her.
Haven't tried that yet....We have been making some of her bottles with a little more water ( don't know if thats right or not  ) hoping that would help...thanks !
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:53 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Out of curiosity, whats the story w/ soy formulas ?? Is that only for babies w/ milk allergies normally ?
|
| Posted 2/3/09 9:54 PM |
| |
|
junebride06
love my boys!
Member since 2/08 3181 total posts
Name:
Robin
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
My son was also very gassy the first month on the Similac with Early Shield but never constipated. Now at 3 months he is doing so much better on the same formula...Did you speak to your ped about it? I've heard good things about the Similac Sensitive..
|
| Posted 2/3/09 10:07 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by junebride06
My son was also very gassy the first month on the Similac with Early Shield but never constipated. Now at 3 months he is doing so much better on the same formula...Did you speak to your ped about it? I've heard good things about the Similac Sensitive..
Haven;t spoken to the ped yet, she was there at 2 weeks old ( she 4 weeks now) and at the time I mentioned that she was only pooping 1x a day and they said that it was fine....But now, even 1x is a struggle, and shes much more gassy ( shes also eating much more) ....Shes not due to go back till next month, so I guess i'll have to call
|
| Posted 2/3/09 10:14 PM |
| |
|
Goobster
:)
Member since 5/07 27557 total posts
Name:
:)
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by junebride06
My son was also very gassy the first month on the Similac with Early Shield but never constipated. Now at 3 months he is doing so much better on the same formula...Did you speak to your ped about it? I've heard good things about the Similac Sensitive..
My DD never was constipated on Early Shield but it didn't agree with her...so we just switched to Similac Sensitive and so far its a godsend from all angles.
|
| Posted 2/3/09 10:56 PM |
| |
|
kelsept
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 833 total posts
Name:
Kelley
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Hi there, try the Similac Sensitive..my DD has been on 5 formulas, ugh..we are putting her on Neocate now bc of milk allergies..but, i noticed the Advance was pretty hard on her tummy..that is what we started with..
Are her stools hard? I used to think DD was constipated but it turns out she just had a hard time learning how to move her bowels..lol, i used to call the Ped freaking out as she hadnt moved her bowels in like 2 days! Now she is a machine, haha..she just had to get used to it, i would bike her legs etc..and to make matters worse, she puts on a serious 20 minute show still when she moves her bowels, grunting, making louds noises and her face turns a shade of red!!!!
Good Luck, i know what a pain this can be
|
| Posted 2/4/09 7:41 AM |
| |
|
hbugal
Lesigh
Member since 2/07 15928 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Caden had issues with "regular" formula in the beginning...
He would poop first thing in the morning and then he'd be fine. But as the day went on he couldnt poop so he would get more and more irritable....
We switched to Gentlease which helped but b/c it's a lighter formula he was always hugry....
I would maybe try a more gentlier formula and see how that works...
|
| Posted 2/4/09 8:34 AM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Posted by kelsept
Hi there, try the Similac Sensitive..my DD has been on 5 formulas, ugh..we are putting her on Neocate now bc of milk allergies..but, i noticed the Advance was pretty hard on her tummy..that is what we started with..
Are her stools hard? I used to think DD was constipated but it turns out she just had a hard time learning how to move her bowels..lol, i used to call the Ped freaking out as she hadnt moved her bowels in like 2 days! Now she is a machine, haha..she just had to get used to it, i would bike her legs etc..and to make matters worse, she puts on a serious 20 minute show still when she moves her bowels, grunting, making louds noises and her face turns a shade of red!!!!
Good Luck, i know what a pain this can be
Occasionaly she will have a small hard stool come out first followed by softer stools ( sorry TMI- LOL)
|
| Posted 2/4/09 8:40 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: 1 month old- constipation and gas but no reflux/vomiting....
Same problem with my DD...so we switched to Similac Sensitive........I was so happy and so was she!
|
| Posted 2/4/09 8:42 AM |
| |
|
