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How Do I Know If My Baby Is Sensitive To Formula. Talk to your doctor if you think a specialty formula low-iron hypoallergenic lactose-free etc may be required. A scaly skin rash. A bit of discomfort due to gas is normal but crying for long jags in between feeds is not. If you suspect your baby has a formula intolerance talk with your pediatrician.
What youll be looking for to see if your quantity of formula is right is a good output of urine depending on the babys age and stool. Although hypoallergenic formulas are usually made with cows milk theyre processed so that the allergy-causing protein is broken down in order to be more easily digestible for baby. Your baby is allergic to an ingredient in the formula. With my daughter I supplemented but every formula I used made her throw it up the only thing that that she was able to keep down was soy but when I went from supplementing to exclusive and she couldnt poop and was fussy I use mother bliss gripe water and it worked like heaven it helped her pass gas and pooped made her feel better and less fussy you can try different formulas but also try. If baby seems uncomfortable pooping is spitting up often or seems very gassy you may want to talk to the doctor about trying a non-dairy soy-free or sensitive formula which could be easier on babys digestive system. Seek immediate medical attention if your baby is having trouble breathing.
Firstly if you think your baby needs a hypoallergenic formula go ahead and call to your pediatrician.
Signs of abdominal pain or colic-like symptoms such as excessive crying and irritability especially after feedings Diarrhea. Symptoms of milk allergies in babies include. What youll be looking for to see if your quantity of formula is right is a good output of urine depending on the babys age and stool. Watch your baby closely during the transition to make sure no allergies are popping up. Firstly if you think your baby needs a hypoallergenic formula go ahead and call to your pediatrician. Shell want to do a physical exam and perhaps even send a stool sample out to the lab.