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Post by charliebabamama on Oct 17, 2008 13:01:31 GMT -5
Hello all!
I am a mother of a 4.5 month old colicky baby. My DS has a relux and is currently taking Zantac. He is BF but I supplement with formula from time to time. We currently give him Similac Advantage with Omega 3&6. Just curious to see what other moms of collicky babies are using for formula. I am considering chanign formula and would love some advice.
Thanks!
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Post by aj on Oct 17, 2008 22:46:24 GMT -5
We're using Good Start with omega and probiotic cultures. I have heard of people using Enfimal for sensitive stomachs. Or there is one type of formula that is hypoallergetic, but I forgot the name. It starts with an N..... I think some of the ladies here have used it and can help you out there. From what I hear, though, it's almost as expensive as a brand new Astin Martin. With the gadgets from a Bond movie. Dipped in gold.
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Post by blainesmama on Oct 18, 2008 1:35:54 GMT -5
We use the Nutramigen because Blaine is allergic to soy and is lactose intolerant. It really is expensive and hasn't helped with his colic but is necessary because of his dietary needs. Before we switched him he had massive vomiting and hives. good times.
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Post by aj on Oct 19, 2008 1:42:03 GMT -5
I feel so bad for people who need to buy Nutramigen. Having a colicky baby is hard enough without throwing in dietary concerns. As far as colicky babies go, we are pretty lucky. He is doing okay with the Good Start, and his colic isn't formula based (we tried everything and nothing helped). Is there any program that can help with the cost of the Nutramigen? If it's medically necessary it doesn't seem right to have families pay out the nose for it, you know?
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Post by accebersmith on Oct 19, 2008 5:05:16 GMT -5
Sometimes, if your income qualifies in the States, you can get WIC to pay for the formula, so long as it's been prescribed. And there are manufacturer's coupons available, but it would take a lot of scrambling to get enough of them to seriously put a dent into the cost.
It's frustrating to me, too, that pediatricians like to stab blindly at formula choices, assuming that's what's causing the colic. I understand that's pretty much the only factor they can directly change, but still, what if the colic for your infant has nothing to do with formula? Then, you're just switching around for no apparent reason, and the baby's still screaming. It's time they acknowledged that not all colic is dietary in origin and started offering real, behavioral solutions for families going through colic.
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Post by blainesmama on Oct 19, 2008 10:16:54 GMT -5
I hear that Blue Cross Blue Shield has a program where if the doc prescribes nutramigen you can purchase it from their own medical supply place for a 5$ copay. I don't know all the details though.
I agree about the formula switching. When we were switching Blaine they kept saying it should help his colic but it made no dent in his crying. It did help in other areas but I am thinking his colic is non-formula related. Just from observation and intuition I am really starting to think his colic is caused because his intestines are so immature and cause him gas pain and he is just a super sensitive little guy who doesn't have the emotional maturity to deal with his growing pains. I don't feel like he is the baby that there is any "cure" except for lots of cuddling and him getting older.
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Post by charliebabamama on Oct 20, 2008 18:22:53 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your help!  |
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Post by rent3798 on Oct 23, 2008 11:33:13 GMT -5
Hi there! My son, Seamus, is on Similac Alimentum and I see no difference. His gastro doctor has mentioned maybe giving Similac R.S. a try for his reflux (he also takes prevacid).
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Post by baby makenna on Apr 13, 2014 10:49:11 GMT -5
Ive been using Enfamil infant on my daughter. I changed her bottles to playtex ventaire and she is still crabby. Im thinking i have to change her formula to something else.
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