Change Formula Release For Free

There's no need to gradually mix in a new formula with your baby's current formula. Both regular and specialty formulas have the nutrients babies need to support their growth and development. It may take two to three weeks to find out if the new formula helps.

Side Effects of Changing Baby Formulas Signs a baby isn't tolerating a type of formula well include: Diarrhea, constipation, gassiness or frequent throwing up. More serious intolerance issues include: Bloody stools, congestion or wheezing after eating.

1 Switching between formula brands is not a problem, even though many parents wonder if doing so may cause fussiness or stool changes in their baby. In fact, you can even mix different brands of the same type of formula together if you feel that your baby responds better to a mixture of one brand with another.

Some of the signs that your baby is allergic to the type of formula you're feeding him or her are: Excessive crying or fussiness after a feeding. Extra gas. Very loose, watery stools....Other signs include:Dry, red, and scaly skin.Diarrhea.Extreme fatigue or weakness.Forceful vomiting.Jan 1, 1997

What are the signs of formula intolerance?Diarrhea.Blood or mucus in your baby's bowel movements.Vomiting.Pulling his or her legs up toward the abdomen because of abdominal pain.Colic that makes your baby cry constantly.Trouble gaining weight, or weight loss.

Make sure you give your baby enough time to try the new formula, usually 3 to 5 days. Some babies will adjust right away. Others may have slight changes in stool pattern, gas, and spitting until they become accustomed to the new formula. If you have questions or concerns, check with your baby's doctor.

The taste may vary slightly and your baby may balk when you switch, but you won't harm them by changing brands. Likewise, if your baby is on a pediatrician-recommended soy-based, iron-fortified formula, switching to a different brand of soy-based, iron-fortified formula won't harm them.