Formula fed babies question

[LisaM]

Hi

Just wanted to ask if this seems normal - my dd has 2 bottles of formula day - the rest is breast milk.  Her poos now are much thicker and sort of creamy in texture - plus she has a lot of wind - is this the effect of using formula?  Just wondered whether it sounds like I should try a different one or if its ok?

Thanks

[linfran]

Yeah, the poo gets a bit interesting!!  And it stinks a whole lot more too!

Not sure where you are posting from, but some brands do an easy-on-the-digestion version (here in the UK we use Cow & Gate Comfort).  Also I think you can get soy brands for the lactose-intolerant. 

It might be worth trying a different one or asking your hv to give some recommendations.

[Mariek]

Hi Lisa

Yes, it will be the formula thats caused the change. Ewan's poops went from none stinky BF poopies to slightly wiffy ones.... then when I changed to the Cow and Gate Comfort stuff because of his colic they became downright stinky.....and a lovely shade of Khaki (I think he's going for this seasons colour LOL). He's also a right windy miller and trumps like noones business (they wiff as well!!).

love

[rach]

Yep, interesting poopies here too.  Cam can be a right old farty pants too, although I'm not sure if that is the formula or that he is a MacLeod and takes after his Daddy 

We use Cow and Gate too.

[LisaM]

Thanks - I guess its fine then - we use Aptimil which the HV recommended.

[hawkeye1315]

and the poopies change again when you introduce solids!  The rainbow of colors appear and it all depending on what solids you offer!   

[Mariek]

and the poopies change again when you introduce solids!  The rainbow of colors appear and it all depending on what solids you offer!  

Oh, I remember those well from Gracie. The first time she had pureed carrots her poop was orange and it totally freaked me out!!

love

[linfran]

I agree about the wind - they've nicknamed Jason "trumpet trousers" at nursery - and of course being a typical little boy (aged 10mo) he giggles when he farts and thinks it's funny!

[hawkeye1315]

The first time I gave my DS a mixture of broccoli and carrots, his poo had streaks of both colors!  I was so worried!   

[Mariek]

Grace says Ewan has a motorbike in his pants because his farts make a putt-putt-putt noise like a motorbike engine. It must be a boy thing because he thinks it's hilarious aswell. 

love