Hi there - would appreciate some advice / feedback....
My DD is 6 weeks old, but was 3.5 weeks early, so really 2.5 weeks. Weighed 4lb 10 when born, now weighs 7lb 5. Has been taking approx 3-4 oz of formula - SMA, three-hourly. Has had reflux so am giving her Gaviscon. This has helped but recently has the sicking up has worsened, and also slightly constipated, and does lots of colicky squirming, so with HV advice, have tried Aptamil Comfort.
Said on tin to use the variflo teats, so did. Found that first time demolished bottle in record time, then was very awake. Second bottle, again demolished (but lots running down side of mouth) and looking for more. Gave an extra 1oz. But then brought back quite a bit with wind, and carried on very unsettled. Third bottle again downed (5oz), again brought back quite a bit. Still squirmy. Last bottle, again downed all 5oz, and with lots of winding, no sickness. Much more settled.
So my questions are:-
- Is this kind of normal for Aptamil Comfort?
- Do they want to take more of this? Or is this down to easier sucking on the variflo teats?
- Is 5oz too much for my DD's weight/age?
Sorry this is such a long & detailed post, but want to give the Aptamil a fair chance before deciding to go back to the SMA.
TIA