Aptamil doesn't agree with Aiden :(

Katieeeee · Nov 22nd, 2009, 15:57 PM

Right I'm fed up and I'm really gonna have to do something about this now!

Aptamil is clearly not agreeing with poor Aiden

He is constantly windy. No amount of patting his back or rubbing his belly seems to resolve this.

I've tried infacol, Dentinox...no change

He's constantly straining...he's even doing it in his sleep!

And he's NEVER satisfied, I'm feeding him every hour and a half.

Has anyone else had these problems with Aptamil? I will speak to my health visitor first but it doesn't cause any harm to swap to a different brand does it?

Snowball · Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:02 PM

My first son had an issue with SMA Gold. It really constipated him and he was constantly bringing it all back up again.

I changed him to Aptimal and it didn't do him any harm. I can't remember if I changed him gradually or did it all in one go now (my memory is rubbish

). I'm sure someone else will know though

rach321 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:06 PM

We had problems with Aptimel too - we switched to Hipp organic and he's been fine on it ever since.

**~KACI~** · Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:08 PM

If you don't think he's happy with it switch, but change to one and stick to it for a few week, don't swap between a couple of brands because you'll make his little belly poorly

Good luck hun hope you find something better for him.

Def speak to your HV aswell x

Mum2b_Claire · Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:13 PM

Could it be the bottles? Which type are you using? We've always used Avent, but I've heard others say that Dr Browns bottles are good for these sorts of problems. Good luck

faille · Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mum2b_Claire

Could it be the bottles? Which type are you using? We've always used Avent, but I've heard others say that Dr Browns bottles are good for these sorts of problems. Good luck

I was thinking this too..
Is he managing to do dirty nappies? If so and it's just gas/trapped wind that's the problem then it might not be the milk but the bottles/teats.

Katieeeee · Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:26 PM

I'm using tommee tippee closer to nature bottles which I have to say are CRAP. X

Eala · Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:35 PM

Our LO had problems with wind when we were using TT CTN bottles. We switched to Dr Browns, and they've been an absolute godsend. Also got a product my HV recommended called Windy Pops, which has been wonderful for dealing with her bottom-end wind.

We had her on Aptamil when I stopped BF-ing, she seemed fine for a while, then started getting very constipated. Tried HiPP but HATED it - no matter how we made it up, it left dregs in the bottle that looked like cottage cheese, it was revolting. We're now using C&G, and she's poo'd 4 days out of 5 this week. Talk to your HV, but it may be worth trying a different formula just to see.

Good luck

suzib76 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 18:00 PM

changing milk is totally ok if you think it could be that, its no different to choosing kingmill bread over hovis x

jojo2605 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 18:06 PM

We use Aptamil Comfort if its the wind thats the problem? Our LO really struggled with bringing his wind up but with this, whatever wind he does have tends to come up a hell of a lot easier?

Nov 22nd, 2009, 15:57 PM	#1
Katieeeee Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 3,426	Aptamil doesn't agree with Aiden :( Right I'm fed up and I'm really gonna have to do something about this now! Aptamil is clearly not agreeing with poor Aiden He is constantly windy. No amount of patting his back or rubbing his belly seems to resolve this. I've tried infacol, Dentinox...no change He's constantly straining...he's even doing it in his sleep! And he's NEVER satisfied, I'm feeding him every hour and a half. Has anyone else had these problems with Aptamil? I will speak to my health visitor first but it doesn't cause any harm to swap to a different brand does it?

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:02 PM	#2
Snowball Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10,214	My first son had an issue with SMA Gold. It really constipated him and he was constantly bringing it all back up again. I changed him to Aptimal and it didn't do him any harm. I can't remember if I changed him gradually or did it all in one go now (my memory is rubbish). I'm sure someone else will know though

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:06 PM	#3
rach321 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 1,217	We had problems with Aptimel too - we switched to Hipp organic and he's been fine on it ever since.

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~KACI~ Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 11,960	If you don't think he's happy with it switch, but change to one and stick to it for a few week, don't swap between a couple of brands because you'll make his little belly poorly Good luck hun hope you find something better for him. Def speak to your HV aswell x

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 16:13 PM	#5
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	Could it be the bottles? Which type are you using? We've always used Avent, but I've heard others say that Dr Browns bottles are good for these sorts of problems. Good luck

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:26 PM	#7
Katieeeee Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 3,426	I'm using tommee tippee closer to nature bottles which I have to say are CRAP. X

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:35 PM	#8
Eala Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 7,223	Our LO had problems with wind when we were using TT CTN bottles. We switched to Dr Browns, and they've been an absolute godsend. Also got a product my HV recommended called Windy Pops, which has been wonderful for dealing with her bottom-end wind. We had her on Aptamil when I stopped BF-ing, she seemed fine for a while, then started getting very constipated. Tried HiPP but HATED it - no matter how we made it up, it left dregs in the bottle that looked like cottage cheese, it was revolting. We're now using C&G, and she's poo'd 4 days out of 5 this week. Talk to your HV, but it may be worth trying a different formula just to see. Good luck

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 18:00 PM	#9
suzib76 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,693	changing milk is totally ok if you think it could be that, its no different to choosing kingmill bread over hovis x

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 18:06 PM	#10
jojo2605 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brummyland Posts: 2,580	We use Aptamil Comfort if its the wind thats the problem? Our LO really struggled with bringing his wind up but with this, whatever wind he does have tends to come up a hell of a lot easier?

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