formula milk with iron

[catturlier]

hi, i am british, just moved to america where i CANNOT find decent milk powder.
in england all the milk powdrs have 0.8mg of iron per whatever, and here there is 1.8mg. its regarded as normal over here, but my baby (aged 8 months) is having real problems - digestion probs, and then dark green poohs, really straining.
i know iron is essential to growth and development, but i think my daughter is getting too much iron.
does anyone know why americans have such high levels of iron in their formula?
and does anyone know where i can buy british milk powder (SMA or Aptamil is what i used) here in New York??
catriona

[SofiaAmes]

Why don't you talk to your baby's paediatrician about what is available? Are you sure that it's the extra iron (babies do need iron) and not the introduction of solids/different water/different diet that's causing the problems?

[anto]

My dd1 was really sensitive to differing iron contents in formula milk and often suffered from constipation and tummy ache. After lots of trial and error, on the recommendation of our pharmacist, we found that Aptamil was best for her. I would suggest doing a google search for a Milupa website (they make aptamil) and seeing if they have any recommendation. There was also a thread in the travel section on powdered milks and the different names they are sold under abroad, which might be helpful.

Good luck!