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Offline MommyCam

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Re: Is this reflux? DS can't eat! :(
« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2007, 12:16:03 pm »
I want to rule out all possibilities one at a time, so I know for sure what works and what doesn't work. My Ped. suggested Enfimil AR for reflux, so we are trying that right now with a Y cut teat for easier flow, since the formula is so thick.

BUT I can't seem to get it all mixed right-there are clumps I can't get out.

If that doesn't work I am going to Alimentum, a non-milk based formula recommended to me by a friend. If neither of those work then I will go back to the meds, but keeping a close eye on dosage to prevent that bad constipation from happening.

A nurse at my dr.office suggested also adding 2oz of purified water with 1/2 teaspoon of dark Caro syrup in between feeds to help with constipation as well. FYI.

QUESTION: As I am trying these different formulas, how long should I give it to see if my LO takes to it or not? I would think at least a couple days?
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Re: Is this reflux? DS can't eat! :(
« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2007, 10:41:49 am »
Yep I would give it a couple of days. I 'm not sure where you are but over here there is an anti reflux thickend formula with carub seeds added to prevent the constipation, can u get something simialr?