Hello! Brace yourself, this is a bit of a novel.
So, my LO has been combi-fed since around four months. I found it really hard to express, so we introduced formula after she dropped down past the 1% on her chart. I just don’t think my BM was enough for her regardless of feeding every two hours. We tried so many different brands but she would bring so much up. We spoke to our HV about her having reflux, but she recommended trying a thicker formula before getting formula on prescription, as sometimes the pharmacies can run out; so it would be handy to have an easier option.
Enter SMA Extra Hungry Baby! It was a Godsend. The spewing stopped. The screaming stopped, and for the last three months it’s been absolute heaven. She’s just so happy, and obviously satisfied after her feeds. The only problem is poop. I wouldn’t say she’s struggling to pass, but they’re pretty well “formed”. We never have nappy explosions or anything.
Now she’s started eating solids, I make sure she gets a little water along with her meals in an attempt to soften her stools. Nothing seems to be doing the trick, so I thought maybe it’s the formula? Maybe her gut is ready to have normal formula since she’s so good at eating everything!
Enter SMA Pro (just the regular version of the brand she already takes); we’ve given her it all day today and she’s just spewing all over the place. Does this sound like reflux and a trip to the GP or that she’ll need to get used to the change? I’m more than happy to go back to Hungry Baby Milk, but I’m worried the harder stools means she’s constipated; even if it doesn’t hurt her to pass them.
Sorry, total ramble but I’m at a bit of a loss right now and wondering what you guys would do yourself? Naturally I’ll take her to our GP regardless, but looking for some opinions
TIA xoxo