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Formula help!

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EmLouiseCanada · 30/08/2020 11:53

So my four week old has been on Aptamil, both the liquid version and the powdered version, since birth. Originally we were just giving her liquid due to having been given loads of bottles and due to our prep machine making 4oz on the smallest bottle; which she wasn't taking that much in one go at the time. Once she got to 4oz we started using the powder and ever since she has been struggling to go toilet. She was okay the first week or so but since has been going only every two to three days.

Please could I have som advice on experiences with formula? Has anyone experienced the same and what did you change to? Unfortunately unable to breast feed as she wouldn't latch due to inverted nipples!

We got some cow and gate yesterday just to see if that helps, but have since read they're made by the same manufacturer. We're now thinking she needs hungry baby formula too as she's asking for food sooner than before, despite not going to the toilet the past couple of days!

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BrokenLink · 30/08/2020 11:59

Struggling to poo is very common at this age. If her poo is soft it is not constipation. She just needs to learn to push. Hungry baby milk will make it worse. Tummy massage and gripe water can help.

dementedpixie · 04/09/2020 18:38

No to hungry milk as it can cause constipation as it's harder to digest. Every 2-3 days can be normal and so long as its still soft when it comes its not constipation.

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