http://www.babyandbump.com/ A forum dedicated to Formula Feeds. Post here to get advice and chat with others about making up bottles, sterilizing, bottle and milk brands, or if you just need moral support. en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:52:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.babyandbump.com/ http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/877315-help-my-lo-wont-stop-throwing-up.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:51:29 GMT So as the title states, my lo won't stop throwing up. He threw up alot when I was bf and now with ff he is still having the same problem. And he screams and fussy most of the day. the dr. said that it might be reflux and prescribed some reflux medication. But he is still having alot of pain at times when eating. We are now on our 2 type of formula and he is still spitting up after every feed. I just don't know what to do for my lil man.:cry: I feel helpless right now. has anyone experienced this with any of thier children? ]]> Formula Feeding Soon5kids http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/877315-help-my-lo-wont-stop-throwing-up.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/877085-advice-powder-storage-please.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:25:15 GMT Am looking for good powder storage pots to put into the changing bag when we're out and about - don't really want to premake the bottles would rather make them fresh as I go along I think. I already have the TT flask so hot water is sorted (I don't use the TT bottles though as they gave Josh bad wind).....

Can anyone recommend one they've used that's been great please? I'm in the UK :flower: ]]> Formula Feeding fairykate http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/877085-advice-powder-storage-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/876913-desperate-wwyd-any-advice-please.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40:06 GMT Firstly sorry to keep posting for advice, I really don't feel I have anything to give though!

Baby girl is 17 days old born by section, ff from birth, was in hospital 2 nights and on the cow & gate ready made bottles, she has been a slow feeder from the start, falling asleep mid feed yet crying for feed etc. she still does this now and I have to try to wake her up by changing her/stripping her off.

Once home we carried on with ready made then starting using the powder form of c&g, week later she got constipated, had a night of screaming, red face, legs to tummy etc next day we went into boots and spotted the aptamil comfort for colic/constipation so thought we'd try her on that, she did a poo that night. She was ok on it other than the feed being even slower despite changing teats.
HV came on Monday (when baby was 2 weeks) and suggested changing back to a normal formula, we started on Aptamil 1 and went down a level on teats.
Feeding has got tougher, she's now taking about 50ml before giving up, is regularly throwing up and last night cried all night.

I'm at my wits end, I'm crying all the time, I can't take it :-(

Should we change back to comfort feed and struggle with the teats, slow feeds (btw she wasn't wonderful on this either), should we stick with a aptamil 1 and fight through the screaming?, should we try her on something else? A soy formula maybe? I think she is suffering from colic/constipation/possetting/throwing up.
I'm using detinox, infacol, colief (not all at same time).
I havent had more than 3 hours sleep in 17 days. I feel like I need to curl up in a ball somewhere dark.

I'm dreading tonight. I want a remedy but no idea what to do. How long should we give a formula to settle?

Any advice? ]]> Formula Feeding Fenella fudge http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/876913-desperate-wwyd-any-advice-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/876661-last-bottle-9oz.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:23 GMT My LO is currently having 5 bottles a day with 7oz in. He mostly drinks 6oz each time. Sometimes he only takes 3/4oz if he hasnt long had solids. ... My LO is currently having 5 bottles a day with 7oz in. He mostly drinks 6oz each time. Sometimes he only takes 3/4oz if he hasnt long had solids.
The problem is his last bottle before bed. He used to have 7oz, which I then upped to 8 as he was draining it. He is now on 9oz and is draining it too! The bottle isnt big enough to hold more than 9oz what do I do?v:shrug:
He obviously wants it if he is taking so much.. its just.. so much :o ]]> Formula Feeding Supermaiden http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/876661-last-bottle-9oz.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/876479-temperature-milk.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:46:04 GMT Hi all This maybe a silly question so I apologies in advance if it is. :wacko: My twins are now fully on formula and because they had it in... Hi all

This maybe a silly question so I apologies in advance if it is. :wacko:

My twins are now fully on formula and because they had it in the hospital/SCBU at room temp/cool then that is what they are used to and what they like. I have tried them with warm milk and it makes them really ill, upset tummies and really bad trapped wind so it's pretty obvious to me that they prefer it at normal room temperature.

Anyway, what I have been doing is boiling up the water, putting it in the bottles, letting it go completely cool and then as and when I want to feed them I have been adding the powder. Now I know this goes against the guidelines but with two screaming babies this is the easiest option I have found.

I want to change the way I do things and make the feeds up with the 70 degree water so as to kill any bacteria in the powder (I am not sure I believe this is entirely necessary but I want to at least make sure I am doing things right !). What I intend to do is make up 8 bottles at a time the correct way and put in the fridge and take out as and when required.

Here is my small (and somewhat silly issue), my little ones do not like the milk straight out of the fridge as it is too cold for them and they spit it out and scream, but they also do not like it warmed up as I mentioned above this makes them ill. I can not take the milk out of the fridge and let it warm up to room temp on it's own as then it will be sitting out for longer than the recommended 1 hour. What I really want to know is, is there a way of just quickly making the milk warmer, as in taking the chill off of it so as to not be fridge cold but at the same time making sure it's not warm so as to not upset their tummies.

I have tried running under a hot tap, but I am concerned this isn't really taking the chill off enough, but if I try and sit in in a bowl of hot water or microwave it, it gets to hot !!!!

Anyone got any simple tips for making the milk just a cool'ish room temp with no heat in it ?

Thanks ladies in advance, and sorry for the dumb'ish baby brain question :flower:

Sarah x x ]]> Formula Feeding Mrs_Mids http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/876479-temperature-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/875964-baby-arching-back-throwing-head-back-while-feeding.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:45:59 GMT My 3 week old boy keeps doing this. Only maybe one or two feeds out of his 8-10 a day, but he will start doing it half way through and then does it... My 3 week old boy keeps doing this. Only maybe one or two feeds out of his 8-10 a day, but he will start doing it half way through and then does it several times making it hard to feed him! Is it a reflux/wind type problem, or is he just discovering what his body can do and playing up?! lol. He often grunts at the same time so I don't know if it's related to him trying to poo! He only poos once a day but it's a massive explosive one! ]]> Formula Feeding kezz_howland http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/875964-baby-arching-back-throwing-head-back-while-feeding.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/875662-dont-want-bf-anymore-plz-help.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:09:07 GMT She just screams for boob & wont take the bottle!! Wot do i do? X ]]> Formula Feeding hopefully85 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/875662-dont-want-bf-anymore-plz-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/874610-question-needs-really-quick-answer-pretty-please.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:47:46 GMT I heated bottle of milk for DS hour ago, he decided to fall asleep instead! I have heard you have 2 hours to use it within but it was in his mouth... I heated bottle of milk for DS hour ago, he decided to fall asleep instead! I have heard you have 2 hours to use it within but it was in his mouth for a minute while I tried to feed him so does that mean I have to dump it now? ]]> Formula Feeding Lyo28 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/874610-question-needs-really-quick-answer-pretty-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/874498-want-ff-but-panic.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:08:25 GMT I want to stop BFing but Im terrified!!! I have PND & can't make a decision no matter how small. i don't think i even know y i want to change tbh. i feel dirty somehow i think its maybe cos i don't properly get myself ready (hair/make up) because the nursingg tops r vile so there's no point trying to look nice? My heads a mess. but Im scared of formula. i don't think she'll like it???? Xxxx ]]> Formula Feeding hopefully85 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/874498-want-ff-but-panic.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/874455-milk-fridge-could-have-made-lo-ill.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:59:10 GMT In my sleep deprived state I've given lo an oz of formula (shes bf) as she's been getting up every 45 mins and I thought maybe she was wasn't getting enough breastmilk.
I had an opened ready carton of aptimal in the fridge which I opened Saturday at around midday. Totally forgot that was when I opened it! I gave lo an oz at 4am this morning so Tues morning....will I have made lo sick?? Is the milk off? I'm panicking now and debating whether to call the hospital! Lo is sleepibng atm but really worried I've made het ill! ]]> Formula Feeding MegGriffin http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/874455-milk-fridge-could-have-made-lo-ill.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873775-does-look-right.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:22:36 GMT Does this feeding schedule amount look right? I'm new to mixed feeding

Breastfeeding at any night feedings

8:00 am - BF
9:30 am - 6 oz (or 4 oz and cereal) formula
12:00 pm - BF
2:30 pm - 6 oz formula
6:00 pm - BF
8:30 pm - BF + 4 oz formula - bed time ]]> Formula Feeding penniepie http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873775-does-look-right.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873645-9-week-old-snacking-allll-day.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:53:50 GMT My baby girl was 9 weeks old yesterday and only ever drinks a full bottle first thing in the morning! For the rest of the day she wants feeding more... My baby girl was 9 weeks old yesterday and only ever drinks a full bottle first thing in the morning! For the rest of the day she wants feeding more or less 2 hourly (sometimes 3) but wil only have around 3oz then 2 hrs later wants more but wil again only have around 3 oz! It goes on all day until her bedtime around 7pm, I have tried getting her to wait longer so she's hungrier then therefore takes more but can't bear the screaming! :( iv tried water and a dummy it sometimes works but not very often, any body got any advice? Or anybody else In similar situation?

After her first full bottle she has first thing she wil go sometimes 4 and half hours but then she wil take only 3 oz from then on ! X ]]> Formula Feeding kirsty87 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873645-9-week-old-snacking-allll-day.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873459-milupa-cow-gate.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:09:10 GMT milupa cow and gate is in a tin while the other cow and gate is the one with a red plastic cover. Are they thesame thing? Which one is better. Why do... milupa cow and gate is in a tin while the other cow and gate is the one with a red plastic cover. Are they thesame thing? Which one is better. Why do they have thesame name with different parckaging. ]]> Formula Feeding Gracie1818 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873459-milupa-cow-gate.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873216-age-do-babies-give-themselves-their-own-bottle.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:22:44 GMT I'm not being lazy, I swear :rofl:

It's just tonight he insisted on giving himself his own bedtime bottle whilst lying on the floor watching Jungle Junction.

He's been feeding himself the odd couple of oz's for a while now but never a full 9oz bottle.

Is this good for his age? With him being prem I'm used to him being a bit behind on most things and not to compare or anything :blush: but my 9 month old neice doesn't do this yet so I'm quite happy.

Also while I'm on the subject, when is an acceptable age to give them something to eat whilst in the buggy? I often rush home to feed him if he gets cranky. He's good with finger foods and bolt upright, not reclined at all as he never sleeps in the buggy but he's forward facing so I'm a bit dubious. ]]> Formula Feeding stepmum http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873216-age-do-babies-give-themselves-their-own-bottle.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873125-anti-colic-bottle.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:33:39 GMT I have just bought 2 TT anti-colic bottles to try with my 4 week old baby who suffers colic symptoms/ silent reflux and i have just tried the first... I have just bought 2 TT anti-colic bottles to try with my 4 week old baby who suffers colic symptoms/ silent reflux and i have just tried the first bottle out with him this evening and ther wasnt as much wind???
This will prob sound like a silly ques but should the bottle mean he has less wind to bring up or should i b hoping for more burps etc when winding???
Im not sure whether its a positive that he hasnt brought up his wind or a negative????????????????/ ]]> Formula Feeding lilofred http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/873125-anti-colic-bottle.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871836-moving-comfort-milk.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:05:01 GMT LO is on Cow and Gate Comfort at the moment and we started it because he found it very difficult to adjust to formula and had awful reflux and... LO is on Cow and Gate Comfort at the moment and we started it because he found it very difficult to adjust to formula and had awful reflux and stomach pains with bad constipation. A couple of months ago he was prescribed Infant Gaviscon for his reflux though I haven't switched him back to normal formula as I'm scared his tummy pains will come back, though the new milk didn't actually help his constipation. Now that he's being weaning I'm wondering if maybe he doesn't need comfort milk anymore but I don't want to hurt his little tummy by changing and it not agreeing with him :shrug: Has anyone switched to normal milk or follow on milk from comfort milk at 6 months or later and what happened? ]]> Formula Feeding emyandpotato http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871836-moving-comfort-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871724-boiling-water-question-please-reply.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:43:06 GMT Hello, I asked this last week but didnt get a reply. can someone please let me know what you do when boiling your water for your bottles. I am... Hello, I asked this last week but didnt get a reply.
can someone please let me know what you do when boiling your water for your bottles. I am boiling a pot full of water, and letting it cool for approx 30 mins... after I put it in a juice jug with a lid... and would pour as i needed it for bottles.
I'm worried that the juice jug is not steralized.. should I pour directly from the pot into the bottles and close with the lid instead?

thanks in advance. ]]> Formula Feeding nsmomtobe http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871724-boiling-water-question-please-reply.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871444-so-confused.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:43:21 GMT I started FF a couple of weeks ago and still cant get into a routine! My lo is ok in the morn, 5 ounces at 7 and 10, then is fussy for the rest... I started FF a couple of weeks ago and still cant get into a routine!

My lo is ok in the morn, 5 ounces at 7 and 10, then is fussy for the rest of the day. He screams like hes starving, eats his hands etc every three hours but will only take say one ounce then no more. Im sure its not wind because he does good burps.

After his one ounce he keeps crying and eating his hands but screams the house down if i try to feed him again.

Driving me mad! Any ideas? ]]> Formula Feeding spud25 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871444-so-confused.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871382-follow-milk.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:24:12 GMT I'm a bit confused about when to move onto the next milk. We are currently using aptamil 1st stage and I just assumed that at 6 months (in 3 weeks for us) we would need to move onto to the follow on milk. I was just reading the packet of the 1st stage milk though and it gives guidelines for the 1st stage milk for 6 - 12 months. I'm now not sure if we should move on to follow on straight away at 6 months or continue with the 1st stage milk a little longer. We have just started with BLW this week but nothing has actually been eaten yet. Should we be waiting until she is eating plenty of solids before changing milk? When did you / do you intend to switch to the follow on milk? ]]> Formula Feeding chysantheMUM http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/871382-follow-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870865-baby-spitting-up-dark-brown.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:21:12 GMT My little one is 4 1/2 months old. He is on Nutramigen for milk and soy protein allergies and added rice cereal for reflux. He has been congested for... My little one is 4 1/2 months old. He is on Nutramigen for milk and soy protein allergies and added rice cereal for reflux. He has been congested for months and the past few days he has been extra irritable, not sleeping well and barely finishing a 4oz bottle. Today I noticed after his short 30 minute nap that he had dark brown spit up on himself. I don't know if it's something to be worried about because my first daughter was breastfed and never had all of these problems. ]]> Formula Feeding chloes mommie http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870865-baby-spitting-up-dark-brown.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870838-hipp-organic-vouchers.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:15:46 GMT I have received some hipp organic vouchers in the post which I don't need and my friends babies are on cow and gate.
One is for follow on milk and the other is bedtime milk a pound off one and 50p off the other.
First two to respond get them.
Please say which milk you want, ill check here in the morning and pm you for your address.
X ]]> Formula Feeding RaspberryK http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870838-hipp-organic-vouchers.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870465-anyone-used-sma-staydown-reflux.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:57:53 GMT Hi everyone I hope some of you can help! My 8 week old little boy was put on gaviscon on Monday this week after finally being diagnosed with... Hi everyone

I hope some of you can help!

My 8 week old little boy was put on gaviscon on Monday this week after finally being diagnosed with reflux. He was already on cow and gate comfort as we thought it was colic and he was also only pooing every few days and has always been a windy baby.

Since being on the gaviscon if has been sick less but suffering terrible trapped wind and seems to be straining to pass wind a lot and is really difficult to burp. This is causing as much, if not more, crying during and in between feeds!

I'm using infacol but don't think it's really helping and using gripe water after feeds helps with the wind but makes him sick again!

I've heard of SMA staydown and wondered if it's worth ditching the gaviscon and switching to this? Not sure if it's suitable for a windy baby? ]]> Formula Feeding Ladybird77 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870465-anyone-used-sma-staydown-reflux.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870351-coming-join-you.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:15 GMT :wave:

My name's Jennie and I'm coming over to FF.

LO has been so hard to bf including 3 weeks of being unable to latch. 3 weeks of feeding ok and now a nursing strike which has gone on for two weeks (ish) my supply is dwindling so I've been giving her top ups and now I've been told I still have a bit of SPD because of bfing.

It's the final straw so I'm starting to phase it out. I'll be freezing/ refridgerating my milk over the next week or so as I stop and will be giving her acouple of ounces mixed in a day to give her BM for a little longer.

How much should LO be taking? She takes between 1.5 and 3.5 oz depending on time of day. ]]> Formula Feeding Jennifaerie http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870351-coming-join-you.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870273-many-ounces-day.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:35:11 GMT Hi, I am interested to know how many ounce of milk my 7month should be getting in a day???? Hi,
I am interested to know how many ounce of milk my 7month should be getting in a day???? ]]> Formula Feeding lovesexy http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870273-many-ounces-day.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870260-whats-your-bf-ands-ff-combi-feeding-schedule.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:11:07 GMT For various reasons... One being major stress i have had to do the best I can at giving my LO breastmilk but also formula. It breaks my heart but... For various reasons... One being major stress i have had to do the best I can at giving my LO breastmilk but also formula.
It breaks my heart but I'm hoping to give him as much as I can for 12 months
He is 4 months now... Does anyone have a schedule or routine that works for them?

Thanks ]]> Formula Feeding penniepie http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870260-whats-your-bf-ands-ff-combi-feeding-schedule.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870219-your-6-week-olds-routine.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:24:41 GMT Just wondering what anyone elses 6 week olds routine is like? my ds seems 2 still be feeding on demand all day long and i see people on here saying... Just wondering what anyone elses 6 week olds routine is like? my ds seems 2 still be feeding on demand all day long and i see people on here saying there lo's feed at certain times every day but theres just no guessing with my lb he could have a full 5oz and want another an hour later. Hes a bit better at night, we bath him and put him down at 7.30-8ish every night witha bottle but he still wakes every 2hours up till about 11ish then wakes at 2 then 6 then 9. i asked a question on here to see if i should put him on hungry baby milk but no one suggested it. ]]> Formula Feeding Mum2Ty2Be http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870219-your-6-week-olds-routine.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870197-sick-worry-his-feeding-hoping-someone-can-help-me.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:01:33 GMT Hi,

I am sick with worry for my 7 month old baby and I don't know what to do or how I can fix this problem.
But he will just not drink any milk for me during the day.. I am lucky to get 5-6oz in him and thats at a struggle..
He has now started refusing his bedtime bottle and is goin to bed most nights on 2-3oz...
But he will wake for 2 feed during the night which he will drain the 2 of them..

He is on 3 meals a day and last time I got him weighed was 2 wks ago he was 17lb 3oz which is very good, the health visitor suggested cutting back on some of his meals in the hope he will be hungry for milk, I tried that but he still won't drink much more for me..

I don't mind being up for the 2 feeds cos I know he will drink the milk but I have another wee boy at nearly 3 and I am exhausted.. I know this can't go on as I can't sleep train him cos I know he must be hungry and that he needs the milk..

I am worried he will make himself ill.

this is a typical day:

8am breakfast (he won't take a bottle first)
10am bottle i make 4oz but he only drinks 2oz

12pm Lunch
2/2.30pm bottle usually 2-3oz

4pm dinner

playtime/bath

7/7.15pm bottle i make 7oz but recently he's only taking 3 or 4oz at the most

He's then awake again about 11.30pm for a feed and again at around 4am..

Am I doing it all wrong??
I have tried getting him up at 7am and giving him breakfast early etc but nothing I seem to do does the trick...

Just can't see the end of the tunnel with this problem...

can anyone help me?? ]]> Formula Feeding lovesexy http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870197-sick-worry-his-feeding-hoping-someone-can-help-me.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870068-sicking-up-feeds.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:22:12 GMT Hi all

Poppy is now only having two breast feeds from me, the rest is formula. A few times she's sicked up what I'd say is not far off her whole feed. Ok maybe not, but you know it seems a lot!

Does anything cause them to be sick? Cold milk? Not winding enough? I'm sure it's nothing like reflux but if it's too cold or warm milk or not winding enough I can sort out those things lol!

My son never puked so this is all new to me!!! He did have silent reflux though :(

Thanks! J xxx ]]> Formula Feeding dizzyjoo http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/870068-sicking-up-feeds.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869754-aptamil-comfort-q.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:32:01 GMT Hi all,

We've started using Aptamil Comfort and I'm just wondering if there are 210ml - small cartons available? I looked everywhere and cant find any?

Many thanks, ]]> Formula Feeding Xmasmum http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869754-aptamil-comfort-q.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869693-daughter-constipated-changed-formula-but-now-sicky-please-help.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:32:44 GMT Please can anyone help! My 14week old daughter has been suffering with constipation since she was about 6weeks. I have been feeding her sma gold... Please can anyone help!

My 14week old daughter has been suffering with constipation since she was about 6weeks. I have been feeding her sma gold from birth. 2 weeks ago I changed her formula to aptimel comfort and her constipation went straight away but she became very sicky after all her feeds. She was never sick on sma. So I changed her to cow and gate comfort but she still very sicky but no constipation.

What do I do?
Do I change her feed again? If so what 2?
Any advice greatly received!

X ]]> Formula Feeding SamDB http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869693-daughter-constipated-changed-formula-but-now-sicky-please-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869446-combination-feeding-aptamil-query-x.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:32:15 GMT I'm mix feeding atm as for when lo is not satisfied i tend to top him up with bot. I'm using aptamil the breastmilk substitute one, does anyone know if the leveller scoop should be filled to the top as theres a line thats not very distinctive halfway up but not sure if its to signify one full measure it says nothing about it on guidelines. it also has a seive like effect with holes at the bottom? please advise as do not want to under or overfeed ds thanks x :thumbup: ]]> Formula Feeding finners29 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869446-combination-feeding-aptamil-query-x.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869428-soooo-irritating-why-cant-count.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:19:06 GMT How many of you lose count with the scoops sometimes? LOL. What do you do? I don't want to make it too thick and rich, but don't want to deprive her by missing a scoop either. If I lose count I usually just pick up with the next number at 3/4 scoop instead of full.

It's so irritating. I make hers in a formula mixer 32oz (16 scoops) a day and once or twice a week somewhere between 1 scoop and scoop 16 I lose count like this 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, WAIT WHAT? Where was I?

:dohh: ]]> Formula Feeding Courtcourt http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869428-soooo-irritating-why-cant-count.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869288-16-5-lbs-almost-4-mnth-old_-much-food.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:24:25 GMT Lou will be 4 months Thursday. Debating cereal. He is a big boy and always hungry. He is very long too 26.5 inches. Any advice? Lou will be 4 months Thursday. Debating cereal. He is a big boy and always hungry. He is very long too 26.5 inches. Any advice? ]]> Formula Feeding IHrtSteve http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869288-16-5-lbs-almost-4-mnth-old_-much-food.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869133-apitmel-comfort-hungry-baby-milk-anyone-done.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:11 GMT Okay my LO has had a few milk problems since birth, not sure if it was an intollerance or extreme colic, either way he has been on Aptimel comfort... Okay my LO has had a few milk problems since birth, not sure if it was an intollerance or extreme colic, either way he has been on Aptimel comfort for some time now, he is almost 5 months, and seems to be going backwards in his routine. He had started sleeping 7pm-4am(bottle then back off to sleep until 8am) Now he is waking at 11.30pm, 2am, 5am, and then 8am(having a 7oz bottle at every one of these times!)

Now my question is would it benefit him more changing to hungry baby milk? Especially as the comfort milk causes him to have watery nappies aswell. HV advised weaning, which we have started but not making the slightest bit of diference. ]]> Formula Feeding Steph4Lee http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/869133-apitmel-comfort-hungry-baby-milk-anyone-done.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868811-used-poo-once-day-now-4-day-advice-please.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:26:01 GMT My dd has been bottle fed since birth, has always had 1 massive poo a day and struggled to get it out but never had constipation if that makes sense,... My dd has been bottle fed since birth, has always had 1 massive poo a day and struggled to get it out but never had constipation if that makes sense, her poos always nice and runny.... Anyway, shes 4wks and 3 days and today shes had 4 smaller poos and not seemed to struggle at all...... I was shocked to find poo every time!! Is this normal? Should she be pooing this much? My mw never said a word when she only went once a day, or could she be poorly? She seems fine but id love for anyone whose experienced this to let me know if its normal to gmn from 1 to multiple poos, thanks x ]]> Formula Feeding winbig82 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868811-used-poo-once-day-now-4-day-advice-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868216-ok.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:25 GMT My little girl will be 4 weeks on thurs & she was on 3oz up until about 2 and a half weeks then she was drinking the bottle dry every time so I upped it to 4oz
In the day time she goes every 3&1/2 to 4hours and mostly finishes all 4oz, at night time she often only drinks 1 or 2oz and falls back to sleep! She will also go at least 4hrs and I often have to wake her at about 5 hours to feed her! Is this ok? I'm worried how little she's having over night as this happens at he'd 11pm bottle, 3am and 7am! :-( ]]> Formula Feeding Misskitty10 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868216-ok.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868035-sma-lf-hungry-baby.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:02:18 GMT Hiya, My son has been on SMA LF for about a month now and he is doing great on it! The thing is he can drink anything from 3 to 6 oz per feed, but... Hiya,
My son has been on SMA LF for about a month now and he is doing great on it! The thing is he can drink anything from 3 to 6 oz per feed, but this will only keep him happy for 2 and a half hours at the most. I have tried to up his oz but if he doesnt want them he just spits them back at me lol. He has also stopped sttn and is fussing every few hours. I dont think sma lf have hungry milk so is there anything else I can do?

Thank you ]]> Formula Feeding Beaney192 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868035-sma-lf-hungry-baby.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868028-ready-made-formula-advise.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:55:54 GMT Sorry if this is a really thick question. Well i usually pre-make bottles from powder and store in fridge, but occasionally run out and use the ready... Sorry if this is a really thick question. Well i usually pre-make bottles from powder and store in fridge, but occasionally run out and use the ready made cartons. But it's a nuisance sterilising a fresh bottle every time, so wondering if i can sterilise a few bottles, fill them up using the cartons and store at the back of fridge for the day, is that okay to do? x ]]> Formula Feeding Danielleee http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868028-ready-made-formula-advise.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868015-12-month-old-much-milk-formula.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:24:44 GMT Hi,

I'm really hoping that some of you lovely people can help me with this question as it's starting to drive me bananas:cry: My daughter has just turned 12 months. She's quite a small child & doesn't have a great appetite for solid food (i'l explain this below). She currently takes around 500ml of formula per day (I'm keeping her on formula for a while). My question is, how much milk/formula should a child take from 12 months+. I want to ensure she gets enough for nutrients etc if she doesn't take much solids, but I don't want her to fill up so much on milk that she has no room for solids. C&G cartons say 300ml per day; SMA says 500ml, & Aptamil says 300ml on the powdered growing up milk, but 500ml on the pre-made bottles of the same stuff - help please!! I'm totally confused.

At the min i'm trying to get LO onto a healthier solid food diet. She is still taking veg only in pureed form. She will happily eat a range of finger foods that she likes, but won't take most lumpy foods or meat in spoon form. I know this is largely down to me giving her what she wants because I'm afraid of her not eating anything. I am determined to make a real effort to get her onto more approopriate foods before she gets too old, but I do want to ensure that I get the formula quantities right in case I have a battle on my hands with the solid foods. Sorry for the long post, I just want to try to do this right for her!!

Thanks xx ]]> Formula Feeding jenmckm http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/868015-12-month-old-much-milk-formula.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867763-first-time-mummy-question-should-we-wake-our-6-week-old-night-feed.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:02:57 GMT Hello experienced mummies! Our LO is 6 weeks old and on 91st centile for weight, length and head circumference...weighed 11lb 8oz yesterday (was... Hello experienced mummies!

Our LO is 6 weeks old and on 91st centile for weight, length and head circumference...weighed 11lb 8oz yesterday (was 7lb 12oz at birth)...

Until about a week ago she was taking pretty much 6-7oz every 3-4 hours...with a few feeds at times 2hourly...however for the last week or so without us doing anything differently we have had to wake her for her feed 5-6 hours after her 7pm feed...she then sleeps again for 4-5 hours until her first morning feed..when she wakes naturally.

My question is...shoud we be wakening her after 5-6 hours or waiting until she wakes in the hope that she will drop one of the after midnight feeds??

Thank you in advance! :flower::flower: ]]> Formula Feeding esmemuppet http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867763-first-time-mummy-question-should-we-wake-our-6-week-old-night-feed.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867628-much-feed-my-2-week-old.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:27:39 GMT He's actually 13 days tomorrow, and started on FF after 5 days of BF and he was dropping too much weight. He took to formula really well, and took 50-60ml for first few days, but then started taking 70-80ml, and now he can take anywhere from 70ml-120ml in a feed. Is this normal? He wakes at such random times - sometimes he will feed, then stay awake for an hour and then want feeding again. Sometimes he will sleep for 3 hours before waking for his next feed. Is this normal too? I am a natural worrier (when it was just me!!) and now I have this little man to worry about too! He also has a horrible period most nights, between about 8pm and midnight, where he just doesn't want to settle and sleep at all!

I'd really appreciate any advice cos I am new to this and feel a bit like i'm stumbling through the dark!! ]]> Formula Feeding kezz_howland http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867628-much-feed-my-2-week-old.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867617-anyone-starting-start-cereal-4-months.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:17:35 GMT My boy is almost 4 months and is 16.5 lbs and 26.5 inches. He is a very big boy and hungry! lol. He also has some reflux so it is difficult to feed... My boy is almost 4 months and is 16.5 lbs and 26.5 inches. He is a very big boy and hungry! lol. He also has some reflux so it is difficult to feed him to much milk at once. I'd like to start him on cereal soon but I obviously don't want to risk his health. Anyone else start or think about starting cereal at 4 months? ]]> Formula Feeding IHrtSteve http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867617-anyone-starting-start-cereal-4-months.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867506-much-milk-bottles-does-your-6-month-have.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:56 GMT My lo has 3 a day One in the morning One at night before bed and one in the night :dohh: She did have another one in the day til see... My lo has 3 a day

One in the morning
One at night before bed
and one in the night :dohh:

She did have another one in the day til see recently dropped it :dohh: I wanted to get rid of her night bottle instead ha!

she also has 3 meals a day ... with snacks (finger foods so obv she doesnt eat it all!) ]]> Formula Feeding CLH_X3 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867506-much-milk-bottles-does-your-6-month-have.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867450-dropping-dream-feed.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:34:14 GMT Freya has slept through from 12 weeks (don't shoot me!) but because she was essentially "missing" a bottle (she had previously had one at 3am) I started doing a dream feed of 4/5ozs at around 11pm. I was going to try and wean her off it anyway before I go back to work (April) but the last week or so, she's cried when I've got her up for it (she never stays asleep when I get her up for it, so I guess technically it's not a dream feed). Last night she refused to take it, and got quite distressed. I got her back to sleep, and she still slept through until 8am!

I want to drop it and see how she goes. She still has 4x7oz bottles during the day, and is being weaned, so I'm thinking she just doesn't want it anymore. Plus, I would be cross if I was woken up as well! DH is worried that she won't be getting enough milk during the day, especially as she's being BLW'd so sometimes doesn't eat a huge amount. My thought is see how she goes without it, she's being weighed next week anyway at a hospital appointment, and re-introduce it if I need to.

How have other people got on when they've dropped the dream feed? x ]]> Formula Feeding BabyBoo36 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867450-dropping-dream-feed.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867230-hungry-baby-milk.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:05:05 GMT hey ladies, just wondering if anyone has any experience of hungry baby milk? my lb is very greedy just lately, hes gone from sleepin 4-5 hours in the... hey ladies, just wondering if anyone has any experience of hungry baby milk? my lb is very greedy just lately, hes gone from sleepin 4-5 hours in the night to waking every 2 hours starving! and he just feeds on demand all day long - he will have a full 5oz and sometimes want more ,then have a little cat nap for 40mins at the most then have another full bottle! im thinking of changing him to hungry baby milk but notsure as hes only 5weeks and if heard it lays really thick on their tummy. so was just wondering if anyone has put there babys on it and how old they was when they did? and mainly if it worked? ]]> Formula Feeding Mum2Ty2Be http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867230-hungry-baby-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867176-has-anyone-gave-up-bf-regretted.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:50:04 GMT as title. my lo is 13 weeks & have exclusively bf thru a number of problems. dd will b going to nursery as of June & expressing sounds like too much hard work :-\

Im worried if i leave it til 6 months she will refuse a bottle & we'll both b extremely stressed. don't know wot to do help!!! xxxx ]]> Formula Feeding hopefully85 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/867176-has-anyone-gave-up-bf-regretted.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866984-often-do-fomula-fed-babies-eat.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:49 GMT Hi,

This may seem like a silly question but I don't really know the answer. With my first child I only started using formula at 3 months. I have been told that formula fed babies feed less than babies who receive breast milk so I was curious how often you fed your newborns with formula.

Thanks! ]]> Formula Feeding DollPosse http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866984-often-do-fomula-fed-babies-eat.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866964-do-you-rapid-cool.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:41:44 GMT Hi all, we are thinking about making LOs night time bottles before we go to bed and microwaving when she wants them. How do you rapid cool???!!!... Hi all, we are thinking about making LOs night time bottles before we go to bed and microwaving when she wants them. How do you rapid cool???!!! Thanks!!! ]]> Formula Feeding dizzyjoo http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866964-do-you-rapid-cool.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866788-much-do-your-5-month-olds-drink.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:45:47 GMT Hi Ladies,

Leo is 5 months and 1 week old :cloud9: He isn't on solids yet, just his milk. For a while he's been having 5 bottles day.. varying between 4-6oz depending on how hungry he is!

For the last few days he's been a bit tricky to get to sleep of a night, usually we pop him up in his cot at 9.30pm and he's always asleep by 9.45pm at the latest. But instead he's been whinging and crying for sometimes an hour, no matter how much I stroke his face, rock him and play his bedtime lullabies! So I've ended up giving in and bringing him downstairs to sit with us in his bouncer and he's been soo grumpy but then falling asleep about 11.30pm and then we take him up to his cot and we go to bed.

Well tonight I think a lightbulb lit up in my head... maybe he's still hungry!!! :dohh: So I filled his last bottle with 8oz just to see how much he would take. He had about 7.5oz, burped and fell straight to sleep in his cot at 9.30pm! :happydance:

Anyway my question is.. lol Is this pretty normal at 5 months old for him to start wanting a bit more to satisfy him before bed? I thought he'd be getting to the stage where he'd start wanting less milk not more?! I know people might say this is a sign he is ready for weaning but with have tried him with a bit of puree about a week ago and it gave him reeally bad tummy pain so he's not quite there yet!

Thanks for reading! x x x ]]> Formula Feeding bananabump http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866788-much-do-your-5-month-olds-drink.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866483-confused-formula-feeder-help.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:30:40 GMT Hi all,

My baby girl is 5 days old. We are FF C&G (was going to us Aptamil but hospital only had C&G or SMA).
We have been doing the recommended process of making a feed up as needed but it's pretty hard going and takes a while when baby is screaming!

New process is now sterilise while kettle boiling, add hot water to 6 bottles 90ml (she's taking between 50-70ml) then let cool until needed, when needed add 3 scoops and shake.
We haven't been heating up as in the hospital it was room temp so figured why start heating.

Do you think this is ok? On a nighttime we've been using the premade C&G for ease.

I'm confused and getting worked up reading all the different ways.
I suppose I just want someone to tell me we are doing it ok.

Thanks. ]]> Formula Feeding Fenella fudge http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866483-confused-formula-feeder-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866475-making-up-bottles-advance.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:23:23 GMT Hi ladies, I was wondering if anyone makes up bottles in advance for the day? We have just started using cow and gate comfort as my lo is very... Hi ladies,

I was wondering if anyone makes up bottles in advance for the day? We have just started using cow and gate comfort as my lo is very unsettled and screams practically all night. I have been making up the bottles as I go a long but wondered if it Is worth while doing them for the day although it is not recommended on the box!

Any advice would be appreciated x ]]> Formula Feeding Pinky12 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866475-making-up-bottles-advance.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866458-help-cow-gate-comfort-milk.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:01:44 GMT Hi Everyone!

Ive recently been advised by my HV to try my LO on Cow & Gate Comfort as she was rather unsettled and twisty (sometimes crying as if in pain) after every feed and would projectile vomit at least once a day/sometimes every other day if we fed her less, but was also quite sick after every feed, so HV suspects possible reflux.

Has/is anyone using this??

We started her on it yesterday evening and she has seemed a little more settled but has vomited [projectile] twice and has been rather sickly with pretty much all of her feeds. is it normal for her to be more sick? i thought it was supposed to help with that!?

Also in regards to making up the feeds, it says on the box to boil the water and to leave to cool for 30 mins then add powder which ive done and seems fine except the grainy bits which seems to settle in the bottom when left standing, i googled it to make sure i was doing it right as she is now not very consistent with the amount she takes each feed and i thought perhaps its because i havent mixed it right and she not getting the full benefits [with Cow & Gate 1 she was havin 4oz, now she either doesnt finish her bottle or will finish it and go mad for more and then sometimes vomit!] What ive read is that this particular milk has to be made up differently [altho on the box the instructions are exactly the same as Cow & Gate 1?! :shrug:] and most people say to make it up with fresh boiled water, might be just me and my dopey brain but is that not just boiled water not left to cool at all? :shrug: i also read somewhere that the way it says on the box is incorrect?!

Any advice would be much appreciated! :thumbup:
I have tried the Cow & Gate website but it has no more info than the box and the live chat for advice is only open mon - fri! ]]> Formula Feeding xdan.iellex http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866458-help-cow-gate-comfort-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866242-do-anti-colic-bottles-really-work-before-spends-loads-money.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:31:43 GMT As the title says.... Do they really work? .... I'm feeling tight today and don't fancy spending the money if it's waist.


... If they do work, which would you recommend?

:flower: ]]> Formula Feeding Snugggs http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/866242-do-anti-colic-bottles-really-work-before-spends-loads-money.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865972-tommee-tippee-anti-colic-plus-bottles.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:40:28 GMT Hi everyone :)

I'm new to this forum, just joined to get some general advice as I'm a new mummy to my gorgeous 8 week old baby girl.

I've been using the normal Tommee Tippee bottles but have bought a couple of their new anti-colic plus bottles (the ones with the thermometer in the middle) and was wondering if anyone has used them, and if so, how do you make up a bottle using them?
The instructions say not to use boiling water, but whenever I've made up a bottle for my lo before with the normal bottles, I've poured in boiling water straight out of the kettle, added the formula, shaken it up, and cooled it down in a jug of cold water... but the anti-colic plus bottles you can't use boiling water, so am I meant to just wait until the boiling water cools before putting it in the bottle?
The hassle involved with all the parts and the fact I have to wait for the boiled kettle water to cool has already put me off using them!! ]]> Formula Feeding MummaK http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865972-tommee-tippee-anti-colic-plus-bottles.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865944-do-u-do-all-your-empty-tins.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:02:09 GMT Just wondering what u did with the empty tins? They seem useful, so i havent thrown them out, but im getting a big pile now and want to do something... Just wondering what u did with the empty tins? They seem useful, so i havent thrown them out, but im getting a big pile now and want to do something useful with them lol ]]> Formula Feeding Shanelley http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865944-do-u-do-all-your-empty-tins.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865687-sterilizing-cows-milk.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:16:15 GMT Sorry this may be the wrong section and im probably asking a question that should be common sence. Im moving LO onto cows milk and wondered if there... Sorry this may be the wrong section and im probably asking a question that should be common sence. Im moving LO onto cows milk and wondered if there was still a need to sterilize bottles with cows milk? Do people still sterilize to be on the safe side? Thanks x ]]> Formula Feeding kes_a http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865687-sterilizing-cows-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865153-warm-milk-room-temp-milk.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:08:44 GMT I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips on how to get LO to take room temp formula? I use nursery water and powdered formula. The... I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips on how to get LO to take room temp formula? I use nursery water and powdered formula. The water sits out on our kitchen counter in its jug but when I pour it and mix in the formula and test it it feels cool to me. Is it ok for LO to drink it slightly cool like this? She has been on warm milk since the beginning, and the warmer it is the more she likes it. I am asking about this because will be flying with her in a couple of months and don't want to have to worry about where or when I'm going to be able to warm a bottle. I want to be able to just mix it and give to her as she needs. Any tips would greatly be appreciated. ]]> Formula Feeding ahcigar1 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865153-warm-milk-room-temp-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865145-ahh-people-making-me-paranoid.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:59:30 GMT Hi guys Just wondering if someone could give their opinion on my daughters routine and her feeds. She has 210ml (about 6.5 oz) and she feeds at... Hi guys

Just wondering if someone could give their opinion on my daughters routine and her feeds. She has 210ml (about 6.5 oz) and she feeds at around 10am, 2pm, 6pm (at the 6pm feed I up it to 240ml and use hungry baby milk - for the other feeds its just normal SMA Gold) and she'll sleep right through from 7/8pm till around 7/8am if I let her but I usually wake her at 6am for a feed as I dont like leaving her that long without feeding or a nappy change. So in total she has 3 feeds at 210ml and one at 240ml so only 4 feeds a day. I posted this on another site and I got a load of abuse telling me its 'wrong' and she should be feeding 6-7 times a day?! I didnt think I was doing anything wrong as shes a perfectly healthy happy baby (born at 9lb 6 and has continued to gain weight).

What do u think?! Am I doing something wrong?? xx ]]> Formula Feeding LaurenMM http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/865145-ahh-people-making-me-paranoid.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864952-infant-gaviscon.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:56:36 GMT Hi guys My lo has been prescribed gaviscon to be given in his night feeds. I have been reluctant go give him any as iv read it can make them... Hi guys

My lo has been prescribed gaviscon to be given in his night feeds. I have been reluctant go give him any as iv read it can make them constipated and my lo already has problems trying to pass wind. However having read up on reflux i have discovered his wind problems could be caused by reflux. I had told the gp his problems were worse at night which is why they have said to put it in night feeds but he has started to become sick and unsettled through the day too.

My first question is would you recomend gaviscon? And my second is should i put it in all his feeds?

Any advice or comments greatly appreciated ]]> Formula Feeding Jules8987 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864952-infant-gaviscon.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864847-being-treated-like-nuerotic-mum-help.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:04:50 GMT Hi my lo is just 14 weeks, my lo who was taking 5 8oz bottles every 4 hours appart from in the night suddenly went off his food from the 13/01 this... Hi
my lo is just 14 weeks, my lo who was taking 5 8oz bottles every 4 hours appart from in the night suddenly went off his food from the 13/01 this month. He takes baby gaviscon for reflux and it has been working really well.
I could barely get 4 oz in him.He would thrash around and scream if I tried to give him anymore. I took him to see the HV who said just perservere. I took him to see a nurse, who couldnt do anything. I then took him to the doctor who gave him colief and completely poopooed my suggestion that he may have silent reflux.
The syptoms havent improved infact got worse. I took him to the HV yesterday, I explained the problem. Telling her that his last feed was at 21.30 and he had only taken 2oz's she obviously hadnt listened. she suggested he wasnt hungry and that I waited until 1pm to try and feed him as he wont allow himself to starve.The problem is that he wants his bottle but cant take it. I said dont you think thats a long time without a feed? she said some babies sleep through the night without a feed.. I was bewildered Id just told her that he sleeps through without a feed and that it was nearly 16hrs without food and he was showing no signs of feeding. Then the other health visitor suggested that it was bothering me more than it was him. she weighed him, he'd only gained 2oz in 13 days. she then proceeded to tell me that was fine. which its absolutely not normal for him. He is 14.3 and had been gaining weight very steadily until now. I feel so let down by them as they sent me away saying stick with it. like there is nothing wrong with him. They said some very sarcastic remarks to me also but it would take too long to write it all down.
in the end i went to the doctors who also said i cant find anything wrong however there is obviously a problem and give it another week and the symptoms will become more apparant.
Im now under the impression that unless my lo looses weight they wont take me seriously. honestly why do we pay into the nhs to treated so badly. surely they should refer to a pediatrician. the whole day my lo had 6oz instead of his usual 40 oz.
Im completely frusterated and let down what do I do? Im close to just taking him to a hospital as Id rather them deal with the problem before he starts to loose weight.
How on earth do I get these people to listen??? ]]> Formula Feeding MAMA O http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864847-being-treated-like-nuerotic-mum-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864836-much-milk-your-1-month-having.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:52:37 GMT Just wondering, Amber's feeds are all over the shop... One min she drains 4oz's and then wants feeding 3 hours later, other times it's a struggle to get 2oz's down her. She was weighed on Wed and is 10lb 10oz so has put on what she should have so I know I should prob stop worrying but is it normal for their feeding pattern not to be regular and the same amount each time at this stage?? xx ]]> Formula Feeding xxEMZxx http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864836-much-milk-your-1-month-having.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864687-formula-carton-question.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:08:42 GMT Hello! we are starting to use the good start carton's today, the kind where you add 1/2 liquid & 1/2 water. I've boiled the water and was wondering if its ok to leave it in a covered jug on the counter so its not freezing cold in the fridge before I mix it in the bottles. Or does iit have to be refridgerated and we will just have to heat the bottle in the microwave.. I heard your not suppose to heat the bottles as its uneven heat but our little one likes his bottles to be warm... thanks so much! ]]> Formula Feeding nsmomtobe http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864687-formula-carton-question.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864510-can-you-pre-make-nutramigen.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:09:49 GMT What the title says really, can it be stored in the fridge like normal formulas?x What the title says really, can it be stored in the fridge like normal formulas?x ]]> Formula Feeding Frecks http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864510-can-you-pre-make-nutramigen.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864039-moving-1-month-teat-bigger-bottle.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:56:24 GMT when do you know when to move up to the 1 month teat and bigger bottle? sorry if this is a silly question, its all new to me lol. he roughly takes... when do you know when to move up to the 1 month teat and bigger bottle? sorry if this is a silly question, its all new to me lol. he roughly takes 100ml, 120 the most and 90 the least.
sarah x ]]> Formula Feeding Mrs_X http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/864039-moving-1-month-teat-bigger-bottle.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863960-been-made-feel-bit-guilty.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:49:06 GMT Hi ladies, Lo was exclusively bf up until 9 weeks when we tried some formula in s bottle to get lo to take a bottle as she was refusing. I could... Hi ladies,
Lo was exclusively bf up until 9 weeks when we tried some formula in s bottle to get lo to take a bottle as she was refusing. I could barely get an oz expressing so I thought I would continue to bf and forumla in the bottle. She now takes the bottle yay! And has about 2oz of formula a day the rest is breastmilk. Some ppl have made comments to me making me feel bad because I can bf and therefore I shouldn't introduce formula until lo was 6 months butexpressing at 4am as this is when my supply is most and still only getting an oz was making me ill! Also lo sleeps alot better even with just 2oz forumla a day. I feel like this works well for both of us and a happy mum will make a happy baby...why am I being made to feel guilty?? X ]]> Formula Feeding MegGriffin http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863960-been-made-feel-bit-guilty.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863754-parents-choice-formula-walmart.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:16:54 GMT Has anyone used it? My husband and I were thinking about switching and trying it as I heard that it basically compares to Similac and because of... Has anyone used it? My husband and I were thinking about switching and trying it as I heard that it basically compares to Similac and because of money wise too...

I compared the formulas of Parent Choice side by side on their online website and I think Lucas would probably need the Gentle one...only problem I saw is that it shows it supports the DHA thing but when it said something about immune supporting neobioties (sp?), that one was not checked....and neither was another thing below it....but the regular parent choice had them all checked. Can anyone help? ]]> Formula Feeding Honeypot http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863754-parents-choice-formula-walmart.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863612-move-cartons-formula-tub.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:05:41 GMT my lo is 4 weeks old tomorrow he is still having the ready made cartons, we were told by 1 mw 2 weeks another 1 month & hv 3 weeks :wacko: is it ok to now start using the tub of formula? ]]> Formula Feeding michyk84 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863612-move-cartons-formula-tub.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863341-amount-formula.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:48:46 GMT Hi all,
I'm a bit worried about my 13 week old, for the last few days her amount of bottles have decreased... She Has reflux and is on anti reflux formula and has been for about 7 weeks, she used to drink about 6 bottles a day and about 120-140mls each time which was great!
But the last few days (3-4 days) she has been having max 4 bottles a day and is only drink between 60-80mls each time :( my friends who have babies the same age as grace, they are drinking between 140-180mls
I had her weighed last week and she was 6lbs 2oz (2780 grams) when she was born and now at almost 3 months she is 10lbs 3oz (4940 grams)
I'm really worried that she is under weight and now with the decreasing feeding... She isn't getting what she needs :( ]]> Formula Feeding maratobe http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863341-amount-formula.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863202-tommee-tippee-powder-dispensers-go-inside-bottles.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:58:33 GMT I bough some of these and they are brilliant.. and save loads of room in your bag etc.. :) But for some reason the powder seems to always get... I bough some of these and they are brilliant.. and save loads of room in your bag etc.. :)

But for some reason the powder seems to always get stuck in a block and i have to literally stir the milk wit a spoon sometimes :S

Any ideas how to stop this?? i am only using 6 scoops (and they say they fit in 8 scoops of powder?) i completely dry the containers before filling?? :S :) xxx ]]> Formula Feeding T8ty http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/863202-tommee-tippee-powder-dispensers-go-inside-bottles.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862910-pp-period-advice-formula-mummies-x.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:24:24 GMT How many weeks PP were you all when you got your 1st period??
Ive been Formula Feeding since birth (except the 1st 3days as i BF'd) yet im now 12weeks PP and still had no period?

Anyone else like this??? x ]]> Formula Feeding x-TyMa-x http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862910-pp-period-advice-formula-mummies-x.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862833-best-way-give-gripe-water-also-advise-re-teats.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:07:40 GMT I give my LO infacol atm and although it has helped with her wind she still seems to have some discomfort, so as she is a month old tomorrow... I give my LO infacol atm and although it has helped with her wind she still seems to have some discomfort, so as she is a month old tomorrow considering trying gripe water, but unsure how to give it to her as i have heard of putting it straight into her bottle, which is the best way?

Also i am using avent bottles and she is on the newborn teats still, what are the signs that she needs to move up to the 1 month+ teats?

Thanks in advance :flower: x ]]> Formula Feeding Danielleee http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862833-best-way-give-gripe-water-also-advise-re-teats.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862830-moving-back-1st-milk-comfort.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:05:44 GMT My LO has been on comfort since he was about 4 weeks old. HV suggested that we try him back on the first milk as he has prob grown out of the... My LO has been on comfort since he was about 4 weeks old. HV suggested that we try him back on the first milk as he has prob grown out of the problems he was having with the trapped wind and colicy pains.

She didn't really say how to switch back.

Im going for gradually. He normally have 8oz of comfort milk 4 times a day. So for 1st week i will change one of those bottles to 1st milk, then second week 2 comfort, 2 1st etc.

Does this sound ok? does it have to be as gradual as this? or can i do it quicker? i don't want upset LOs tum.

Let me know how your experience's for switching back went. thanks x ]]> Formula Feeding darkangel1981 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862830-moving-back-1st-milk-comfort.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862761-new-any-advice-amounts.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:19:58 GMT So I started FF only after 3 weeks of not bfeeding. I am getting the hang of preparing bottles etc but just confused about what he should be drinking... So I started FF only after 3 weeks of not bfeeding. I am getting the hang of preparing bottles etc but just confused about what he should be drinking as I have heard different things.

He started off taking 2-3 ozs every 2-3 hoursish. ( 3 weeks old)

then he seemed to take 4 ozs every 2-3 hours for a couple of days. ( between 3-4 weeks)

Now he seems to be gone back to 3 ozs every 2 hours but sometimes takes 4-5. I am making 5 oz bottles just in case but he hardly ever uses all of it. I have no idea if it's ok that he is gone back to 3 oz? he seems happy and content enough ( Since he was prescribed gaviscon but that is a whole other story!)

So is it ok for him at a month old to be having 3 oz every 2 hours during the day and every 3 hours at night? ]]> Formula Feeding Lyo28 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862761-new-any-advice-amounts.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862625-much-formula-7-month-old.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:12:00 GMT Hi, I am confused about how much formula my 7 month old should have per day. I just stopped breastfeeding. The formula tin says 2-3 bottles of... Hi,

I am confused about how much formula my 7 month old should have per day. I just stopped breastfeeding. The formula tin says 2-3 bottles of about 230 ml per day, but websites say that solids at this point are still minimal and he should get most of his nutrition from milk, meaning about 900 ml per day.

I don't want to overfeed him, he is already big for his age. He eats quite well on solids.

thanks ]]> Formula Feeding beautiful_day http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862625-much-formula-7-month-old.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862573-please-help-not-got-clue.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:16:46 GMT I am bf on demand but she has just got oral thrush and is now agony to feed her! I dont think I can do it anymore! So if I move to formula: How do i... I am bf on demand but she has just got oral thrush and is now agony to feed her! I dont think I can do it anymore! So if I move to formula:
How do i stop demand feeding?
What milk do I need to buy?
How much would I need to give her?
How do you make a bottle?
How do you store them?
Can you pre-make them, the water or anything?
Anything else i need to know?

Sophie is almost 5 months old

I know i sound thick but I haven't got a clue what to do!!!
x ]]> Formula Feeding mum2be257 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862573-please-help-not-got-clue.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862271-many-bottles-your-9-10mnth-having.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:07:08 GMT My LO is on 3 meals a day but has started taking less bottle when he wakes up from his lunchtime sleep. He is taking longer to take a few ozs. Is he... My LO is on 3 meals a day but has started taking less bottle when he wakes up from his lunchtime sleep. He is taking longer to take a few ozs. Is he ready to drop this bottle. That would mean that he would only have 2 bottles a day. What are other 9/10mnths old doing??? ]]> Formula Feeding Roffey82 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862271-many-bottles-your-9-10mnth-having.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862199-long-warm-milk-microwave.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:47:33 GMT I've made 2 bottles up for tonight. I have been making them from fresh until now. Lo is on 4oz. How long shall I heat it for in the microwave, or shall I heat it in a pan of water? Xx ]]> Formula Feeding Hazelnut http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/862199-long-warm-milk-microwave.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/861918-has-anyones-baby-had-any-problems-after-storing-made-up-formula-fridge.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:33:07 GMT hi im slowly moving my lo onto just formula feeding as not getting on with breastfeeding but im really worried about all the speculation of not pre... hi im slowly moving my lo onto just formula feeding as not getting on with breastfeeding but im really worried about all the speculation of not pre making bottles but will have to make in advance.just wondering if i make up the bottle as says on formula box cool and then store in the fridge for when i need them will it be ok.has anyones baby been poorly from doing this?ive kept breastfeeding 4 so long because (11 weeks)too worried to make formula in advance x ]]> Formula Feeding Thumbelina 3 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/861918-has-anyones-baby-had-any-problems-after-storing-made-up-formula-fridge.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/861233-breastfeeding-night-morning-formula-during-day-posted-bf-well.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:12:21 GMT Has anyone done this as early as 7 weeks (or earlier) and had success? My baby will take a bottle with no problem but I have no interest in... Has anyone done this as early as 7 weeks (or earlier) and had success?

My baby will take a bottle with no problem but I have no interest in expressing. Honestly I loathe breastfeeding although I have no issues (engorgement, cracked nip etc) so it would be nice not to have to breastfeed all day/everyday. ]]> Formula Feeding BandK http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/861233-breastfeeding-night-morning-formula-during-day-posted-bf-well.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/861205-advice-help-needed-please.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:39:54 GMT My dd is 5 1/2 weeks old. I fed my other 2 children on cow and gate with no problems an started my dd on the same. The past two weeks she has been... My dd is 5 1/2 weeks old. I fed my other 2 children on cow and gate with no problems an started my dd on the same. The past two weeks she has been very unsettled and is suffering from bad tummy pains and wind! I changed her milk to cow and gate comfort 48 hrs ago but she seems to be worse :(. She is hardly sleeping an when she does she wakes up screaming in pain! Should I stick at it with this milk or should I try another brand such as aptamil? I just can't bear to see her like this:cry: any advice would be appreciated thanks. ]]> Formula Feeding misstrouble http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/861205-advice-help-needed-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/860094-hungry-baby-milk.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:02:49 GMT when did you put your lo on hungry baby milk? and is it ok to go from (sma up to 6 months) straight on to hungry baby? if i put lo on hungry baby?... when did you put your lo on hungry baby milk? and is it ok to go from (sma up to 6 months) straight on to hungry baby?

if i put lo on hungry baby? does it fill them up for longer will she still go 4 hours between feeds? ]]> Formula Feeding Mummatobe http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/860094-hungry-baby-milk.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/860031-ff-routine-sleep-paterns-3month-old.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:57:09 GMT hi ladies,
I'm really confused at the moment as my son is 3 months and he is more like 6months weight and length. The HV even commented how long he was. I've had my son in a routine from day one which has worked brilliantly for us all. Im now noticing he just wouldnt wake in the mornings at his normal 7am feed. Today i tried to leave him to see how long he would stay asleep. His last feed was at 9pm and and he didnt wake until 8.30. (it seems a long time w/o a feed)
I was having a mild panic but didnt want to wake him. Im one of the lucky rare ones that had a baby that slept through from 6weeks. so thats 9.5 hours. His last feed is 9oz. I know the current advice is let the baby lead you but Im unfortunatly a bit of a control freak and do benefit from a routine.
How long ''should'' a 3month old baby sleep through.
any routines that you do would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Formula Feeding MAMA O http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/860031-ff-routine-sleep-paterns-3month-old.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/860008-milk-scoop.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:35:07 GMT How annoying is it that the steam from the water makes the scoop moist, the powder sticks to the scoop and makes it difficult to get a level scoop... How annoying is it that the steam from the water makes the scoop moist, the powder sticks to the scoop and makes it difficult to get a level scoop into the bottle! Ahhh so sick of washing and drying it everytime!!! ]]> Formula Feeding Misskitty10 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/860008-milk-scoop.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859683-daft-question-introduce.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:23:01 GMT ...cool, boiled water as a drink?

Baby is 3 1/2 weeks and on comfort milk for reflux. Just wondered how soon to introduce water. I can't for the life if me remember when I did with ds1

X ]]> Formula Feeding Snugggs http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859683-daft-question-introduce.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859568-s26-gold-formula-questions.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:21:36 GMT Hey ladies. A lot of you know I was, and still am breastfeeding but I also have to use formula for the time being until LO gets to her optimal... Hey ladies. A lot of you know I was, and still am breastfeeding but I also have to use formula for the time being until LO gets to her optimal weight. So the hospital has her on S26 Gold formula, both the powdered form and/or the premixed form. I was just wondering if anyone has had any problems on it?
LO was on fortified breast milk for a little bit but we had no problems, but since being put on the formula she has been sicking up at regular intervals, something she has never done, and she seems to get way more wind. Is this just generic of formula feeding, or could there be something wrong? The nurses have ruled out reflux, and I asked them about a protein allergy (nearly everyone in my family is either lactose intoolerant or allergic to dairy protein). They didn't really do anything. Everytime she has formula her stools smell absolutely wretched.
So please help. I'm knew to this whole formula thing. ]]> Formula Feeding Leopard http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859568-s26-gold-formula-questions.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859340-anyone-started-their-lo-neocate-quite-late.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:07:57 GMT Hi, I'm just wondering if any of you started your LO on neocate/ nutramigen AA quite late on (e.g 9/10 months old)?

My LO has CMPI and I bf her (dairy/soy free diet) but I will have to go back to work later this year and I have never pumped so I don't know what I will do. She has never taken a bottle so by that stage it will be a doidy cup but I don't know if she will take to the taste of neocate at that age! Any of you any experience of this??

Thanks x ]]> Formula Feeding Ruth 1980 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859340-anyone-started-their-lo-neocate-quite-late.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859193-am-doing-right-thing.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:51:50 GMT My baby is 2 weeks old and taking between 3 and 4 oz at each feed- my midwife told me to feed him every 4 hours during the day and on demand during... My baby is 2 weeks old and taking between 3 and 4 oz at each feed- my midwife told me to feed him every 4 hours during the day and on demand during the night (he continues with the 4 hour routine during the night) so his routine is 7am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm and 3am which is great

Ocasionally, he will be ready to feed earlier than the 4 hours - sucking his hands and crying at around the 3 / 3.5 hr mark.

Me and hubby have been stretching him out by giving him the dummy or water but sometimes he cries so much and i wonder wot to do 4 the best???

So basically my ques is do i break the day time routine and feed him a bit earlier when he is very hungry or do i persevere and stretch him out till the 4 hour??

Advice will be very much appreciated. ]]> Formula Feeding lilofred http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859193-am-doing-right-thing.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859183-question-ff-mummies.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:45:40 GMT Hi girls, Am i just being over worried but the last 2 nights my LO who is nearly 8 weeks has slept through the night :happydance: since we put his... Hi girls,
Am i just being over worried but the last 2 nights my LO who is nearly 8 weeks has slept through the night :happydance: since we put his bottles up to 6oz. He seems to be going a bit longer in the day for feeds aswel, usually 5 hours instead of 3-4 so that means hes having less bottles if u get me? He is very contented/happy but im just worrying because hes having less bottles.. Sorry if this is confusing lol xxx ]]> Formula Feeding xAmberLFCx http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859183-question-ff-mummies.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859032-mam-anti-colic-bottle-fit-tt-travel-warmer.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:01:56 GMT As the title asks really. I'm looking for a travel bottle & wondering if the bottles I am using (MAM anti-colic) will fit in the Tommee Tippee Travel Warmer? ]]> Formula Feeding bluey http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/859032-mam-anti-colic-bottle-fit-tt-travel-warmer.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858846-ok-way-making-my-bottles.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:38:25 GMT I am really paranoid about following the guidelines, but its just so impractical! What i plan on doing is, 1) boil kettle and cool for 30... I am really paranoid about following the guidelines, but its just so impractical!

What i plan on doing is,

1) boil kettle and cool for 30 mins
2) pour 4 ounces water into bottles and mix with 6 scoops forumla (lo has six ounces)
3) rapid cool and put in fridge
4) when needed top up with 2 ounces boiling water from kettle?

Then they have been made at 70 degrees, stored like WHO says you can but warmed up using water, is this ok ?x ]]> Formula Feeding spud25 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858846-ok-way-making-my-bottles.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858819-anyone-changed-similac-soy-were-issues-did-help.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:16:00 GMT LO is about 11 weeks old or so and has been having a lot of problems with gas lately...her formula has been the same since she was about 4 weeks or... LO is about 11 weeks old or so and has been having a lot of problems with gas lately...her formula has been the same since she was about 4 weeks or so but just these past two nights shes has horrible and painful gas :cry: Shes also been super fussy, not doing her naps, and Im wondering if maybe her formula is starting to bother her...does that happen? Shes on the Similac Sensitive now (orange bottle) was on Enfamil before and that DEF didnt work, and we tried Similac Sensitive for Spit Up (light green bottle) to help her silent reflux but some how it made it worse and she actually puked up stuff unlike before....Im wondering if maybe we should ask the Dr if we should try to Similac Soy..

just wondering if anyone else is on the Soy or switched to it and what were LOs problems before and has it helped them, also how long did it take to work and did it cause new problems even though it fixed the old ones? ]]> Formula Feeding MrsJerome http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858819-anyone-changed-similac-soy-were-issues-did-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858705-adding-rice-cereal-bottles.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:15:39 GMT my daughter is 2 and a half months old and she acts like shes starving! she is gaining weight fine and sometimes 4 or 6 oz is enough and she'll be happy won't spit up or anything. But other times she'll finish a 4 oz bottle and be screaming and the only thing to make her happy is another bottle. she'll throw up as if she has too much in her belly when we give her two bottles relatively close together. some people have told us to add some rice cereal in her bottle to help fill her up more because she probably is just hungry. i've heard pros and cons about this. what do you think?? ]]> Formula Feeding tlh97990 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858705-adding-rice-cereal-bottles.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858330-making-6-ounce-bottle.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:08 GMT This is going to sound like the stupidest question :dohh:

When I'm making a six ounce bottle for my son...

I fill the bottle up to 6 ounces, but by the time I add in the three scoops of formula and mix it, the line is up to 7 ounces...

So, if my son drinks ALL of it, do I count it as a 6 ounce bottle or a 7?

I told you it was a stupid question lol. ]]> Formula Feeding Honeypot http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858330-making-6-ounce-bottle.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858294-anyone-been-aptamil-comfort-changed-anything-help.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:30:35 GMT My LO is 9 weeks old and has been on aptamil comfort since he was 2 weeks old for constipation.

Now his 5-7oz feeds aren't settling him and he wants fed every 2-3 hours.

Has anyone had this problem and changed milk or brands etc and did it work. I'm just a little cautious that his constipation will return ]]> Formula Feeding Mummy2B1989 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858294-anyone-been-aptamil-comfort-changed-anything-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858087-colief-gaviscon-reflux.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:15:41 GMT Hi ladies, This is my first post. :wacko: My LO is 12 weeks and has had reflux from day one. He has not lost any weight thankfuly. He was taking... Hi ladies,
This is my first post. :wacko:
My LO is 12 weeks and has had reflux from day one. He has not lost any weight thankfuly. He was taking infant gaviscon which worked a treat and he wasn't bringing anything back up. :happydance:
Just last weekend he wouldnt take any of his milk which was really worrying me. I went through the usual channels HV, Nurse, GP. My GP has recomended we use colief in his bottles. I was under the impression that the colief was to help with his wind problems. However upon reading into it, it appears that its for lactose intolerence ?
Does anyone know if the colief will help with wind? reflux? And can you mix colief and gaviscon together or not ? My GP did not mension this at all so i presumed it would be fine. When i picked up the prescription the lady in the pharmacy said not to use it together ....
I am so confused now ( as always after speaking with the profesionals ) Id rather not ring the surgery again as Ive been in so many times this week the receptionist and I are now on a first name basis hehhehe xx ]]> Formula Feeding MAMA O http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858087-colief-gaviscon-reflux.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858086-avent-electric-steriliser.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:14:59 GMT Anyone have this? It says in manual that takes 8 minutes to complete cycle, yet i've timed mine and it takes 15 minutes?? Is this the same for anyone else or is mine broken? Really annoying when LO is waiting on a bottle :nope: xx ]]> Formula Feeding Danielleee http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858086-avent-electric-steriliser.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858076-tomee-tipee-closer-nature-teats.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:06:28 GMT Has anyone else found that the number 1 teats are too slow and the number 2's too fast. On the slow flow teats my lb is falling asleep mid bottle because he is having to work so hard to get his milk, so we changed him onto the mid flow and he was GREAT on them for a few days, even slept from 11-5 one night but yesterday he started struggling, you could hear him chugging on it and he would scream during his bottle and gave him bad trapped wind. So we've changed back to the slow flow and he is much better but falling asleep mid bottle, then going to sleep for 40-60mins then waking up having another half and you get the drift! so naturally we are both exhausted! any advice please, thanks in advance ]]> Formula Feeding Mum2Ty2Be http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/858076-tomee-tipee-closer-nature-teats.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/857934-really-silly-question.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:31:27 GMT I have just made up all my feeds in advance - as per the WHO guidelines. They were made at 70 degrees then cooled so hoping this is ok. Say I... I have just made up all my feeds in advance - as per the WHO guidelines. They were made at 70 degrees then cooled so hoping this is ok.

Say I want to pop out with a friend for a coffee, go at 12 and he needs a bottle at 1.

Do I need to faff around taking a flask and making one fresh there, or can i just take one out the fridge and let it warm to room temperature? It would only be out for like an hour before I give it to him x ]]> Formula Feeding spud25 http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/857934-really-silly-question.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/857847-formula-constipation-5-week-old-baby.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:54:11 GMT Hi everyone First time mum here and I was hoping someone would have some advice for me. I have been supplement feeding my 5 week old baby... Hi everyone

First time mum here and I was hoping someone would have some advice for me. I have been supplement feeding my 5 week old baby daughter for about 3 weeks now - it's crept up and I would estimate that she is probably on 75% formula now and 25% breast.

Since I started the formula, she was a lot more unsettled, very gassy and whingy. After doing some research, I came across a goat milk formula which is supposedly great for digestion etc and changed her to that on Monday this week. Day 1 and 2 were great - she was very settled and much happier. On Day 3, constipation started. She was screaming, I cried and there was a tiny bit of blood in her poo when she finally got it out. It was a long 'dough' like log.

I called the formula care line and they said to give her brown sugar in the formula and to add a bit of extra water each feed which I have been doing. She did a poo yesterday (Day 4) and it was relatively soft but small. Today is Day 5 and she hasn't been to the bathroom yet. I am still doing the brown sugar and the water but she has been crying when she farts and I am so worried that I am doing the wrong thing. She seems relatively happy apart from the straining and grunting which makes me think it's hurting her.

The care line people told me to stick with the formula and to not change back. We are going to the paedatrician on Monday but I thought someone might have some advice for me. I feel like a terrible mum :cry: ]]> Formula Feeding lilasmama http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/857847-formula-constipation-5-week-old-baby.html http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/857690-can-mix-gaviscon-hungry-baby-milk.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:24:21 GMT I give my baby gaviscon at his feeds but tried him on hungry milk tonight and he's had alot of reflux already because I didnt put the gaviscon in his milk. Should I just put it in his next feed? Thanks in advance x ]]> Formula Feeding xcarlydx http://www.babyandbump.com/formula-feeding/857690-can-mix-gaviscon-hungry-baby-milk.html