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What Baby
Formula Is Best For A Baby With Colic?
By Vickie Barnes
Many mothers choose to feed their formula
because of hectic
schedules and the difficulty with pumping milk. As a result, formula is
a great option for many mothers. However, lots of moms regret the
choice of feeding their formula
when the baby develops
colic. It will help mothers to realize that many babies, no matter
whether breast fed or formula fed, will simply suffer from colic. So,
if your baby is suffering from colic don't second guess yourself
because most that
develop colic simply
develop it.
When you became pregnant you were probably really excited and started
making plans. These plans may have included the choice to feed your
baby formula and even if you did a lot of research to find the "right"
formula you probably were unaware that each baby has different needs
and that your baby might actually develop colic. Many mothers have
heard of colic, yet don't realize what it really is until it happens to
their baby. But, once it affects your baby you will become more
concerned about the best formula for your baby that might help them
feel better and suffer less.
There are some signs that will let you know if changing formula is a
good idea. One of these is if your baby has stomach and gas pains after
a feeding. If this is the case and you and your doctor believe a new
formula will help then changing is a good idea. However, keep in mind
that colic frequently worsens before it gets better so when changing
formula be prepared for a couple of rough days before being able to
determine if the new formula
is working
better than the old one. Also, don't change formulas frequently if it
is not necessary because this could make your baby worse.
If you have decided to change formulas then you might consider
Carnation Good Start. The company markets this formula as having
"comfort proteins" that are easier for the baby to break down and as a
result have less gas pain. However, this brand really only works for that
tolerate cow's proteins
because the formula is made from this. Many do
have a sensitivity or even
allergy to cow's proteins, as well as others, that parents never
realize until they switch formulas with different proteins and the baby
gets worse.
In the case your baby does not react well to Carnation's Good Start
then you might want to try a soy based formula. About 50% of baby's
that are allergic to cow's proteins are also allergic to soy proteins,
but 50% are not so it might just work for your baby. You certainly
don't want to try a formula your baby is allergic to, but you also
don't want them suffering because you are too scared to try a different
formula. So, talk to your doctor to see if a soy protein formula is a
good option for your baby and if so which brand might work best for
baby.
In the instance that neither Carnation Good Start or soy formulas work
for your baby then a hypoallergenic formula might be your last option.
These formulas are great for with
a sensitive digestive
system, however they are certainly expensive, and because of this most
parents only use them in the case that their baby cannot tolerate any
other formula.
Colic is no fun for baby or the parents, however with a little patience
and trying different formulas you will be successful and help your baby
find comfort. So, talk to your doctor about what formula might be best
for your baby to try when colic appears and then take it from there.
Article Source:
http://www.articleblender.com
Vickie
Barnes is a colic veteran of two colicky babies. Please visit her
website ColicHelp.com,
for more support and resources for dealing with colic.
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