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PDOUBLEOP · 01-14-2005, 08:52 AM

My daughter is almost 6 months old now and for the last couple of weeks she's been vomiting up formula on a regular basis. She's had the same formula, Infamil, all along without any problem. She holds down food and juice just fine. I thought she might have a flu or something but she's looked and acted fine except for the vomiting directly after drinking the formula and this has gone on for two weeks now. Could she suddenly develop lactose intolerance? Maybe its something else but this just seemed like a good starting point.

f6twister · 01-14-2005, 09:59 AM

There could be many things causing this. Yes, lactose intolerance could be one but that should be looked into a little later. My son is and always has been a very "spitty" baby. My wife and I tried a number of different formulas until we found one which cut down of the amount of spit-up (I'm not sure you can avoid it entirely). He did the worst with Enfamil and the best with Similac (must be something with those "comfort proteins). Try switching her formula (doing so gradually over about a week) to something else. If that doesn't work, there are other versions of these formulas which may help. For example, Enfamil has "A.R." for spitty babies. It is thickened with rice starch (a thicker solution tends to help with spitting).

Try visiting the Enfamil and Similac websites. Compare the types and see what you and your wife think with help.

joeb1 · 01-14-2005, 10:17 AM

Our little one has the same problem. We do use the soy based formula now. But this still had to be thickened by putting cereal in with the milk. We had to cut the nipple to allow for the thicker formula to get through. Feeding times took a little longer.

He had a little bit of a reflux problem, and was prescribed zantac for this. But we discussed this with his doctor. So we decided to use something more natural. And used aloe vera juice instead. Worked like a charm.

He is ten months now. And no more issues with eating. He does not need the aloe or the thicker formula. He is a hog.. just like his dad.

01-14-2005, 08:32 PM

It's really wise to talk to a pediatrician about this. It sounds like it could be, especially if they are having a lot of it. Are they burping and going potty/poop well?
Usually it's best to keep breastfeeding up until 6 mo., but for me I had to quit at 3 mo. for postpartum reasons.

PDOUBLEOP · 01-20-2005, 06:53 AM

Well, we switched to Isomil and she stopped vomiting. She was vomiting, not just "spitting up". It started to become constipated so we began mixing in the Similac and it seemed to help. Evidently she's not totally happy with either one but a combination seems to work pretty good because she's not vomiting or constipated now.

absorbentishe · 01-20-2005, 08:43 AM

My 8 year old was lactose intollerant, or so they told us, after she was done breast feeding. She couldn't keep milk down, so the dr. told us to buy soy milk. She couldn't drink that any better. Found out it was something else she was allergic to. Many years later, she's fine.

Baron Opal · 02-19-2005, 03:09 AM

Another clue that she may be allergic to something in the milk / formula is if she has any eczima or rashes. Our son was a little lizard until we identified all of his food allergies.

angeltek · 03-02-2005, 11:36 AM

My sister when she was young had an issue like that, bt it turned out she had celiac Disease. It's a disease that stops your body from creating the enzymes needed to break down Gluten in Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, and Spelt.

My son on the other hand, we are currently debating which formula to go with, My wife has to stop breastfeeding for Post-Partom reasons. We are trying to find one that has no milk in it at all, any suggestions?

01-14-2005, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	lactose intolerant infant My daughter is almost 6 months old now and for the last couple of weeks she's been vomiting up formula on a regular basis. She's had the same formula, Infamil, all along without any problem. She holds down food and juice just fine. I thought she might have a flu or something but she's looked and acted fine except for the vomiting directly after drinking the formula and this has gone on for two weeks now. Could she suddenly develop lactose intolerance? Maybe its something else but this just seemed like a good starting point. __________________ ef you-you effing ef

01-14-2005, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
f6twister Addict	There could be many things causing this. Yes, lactose intolerance could be one but that should be looked into a little later. My son is and always has been a very "spitty" baby. My wife and I tried a number of different formulas until we found one which cut down of the amount of spit-up (I'm not sure you can avoid it entirely). He did the worst with Enfamil and the best with Similac (must be something with those "comfort proteins). Try switching her formula (doing so gradually over about a week) to something else. If that doesn't work, there are other versions of these formulas which may help. For example, Enfamil has "A.R." for spitty babies. It is thickened with rice starch (a thicker solution tends to help with spitting). Try visiting the Enfamil and Similac websites. Compare the types and see what you and your wife think with help. __________________ A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin

01-14-2005, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeb1 Crazy Location: Over Yonder	Our little one has the same problem. We do use the soy based formula now. But this still had to be thickened by putting cereal in with the milk. We had to cut the nipple to allow for the thicker formula to get through. Feeding times took a little longer. He had a little bit of a reflux problem, and was prescribed zantac for this. But we discussed this with his doctor. So we decided to use something more natural. And used aloe vera juice instead. Worked like a charm. He is ten months now. And no more issues with eating. He does not need the aloe or the thicker formula. He is a hog.. just like his dad. __________________ Disco Duck...

01-20-2005, 06:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	Well, we switched to Isomil and she stopped vomiting. She was vomiting, not just "spitting up". It started to become constipated so we began mixing in the Similac and it seemed to help. Evidently she's not totally happy with either one but a combination seems to work pretty good because she's not vomiting or constipated now. __________________ ef you-you effing ef

01-14-2005, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	It's really wise to talk to a pediatrician about this. It sounds like it could be, especially if they are having a lot of it. Are they burping and going potty/poop well? Usually it's best to keep breastfeeding up until 6 mo., but for me I had to quit at 3 mo. for postpartum reasons.

01-20-2005, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	My 8 year old was lactose intollerant, or so they told us, after she was done breast feeding. She couldn't keep milk down, so the dr. told us to buy soy milk. She couldn't drink that any better. Found out it was something else she was allergic to. Many years later, she's fine.

02-19-2005, 03:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Baron Opal Crazy Location: Oregon	Another clue that she may be allergic to something in the milk / formula is if she has any eczima or rashes. Our son was a little lizard until we identified all of his food allergies.

03-02-2005, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
angeltek Crazy Location: Regina, sk, Canada	My sister when she was young had an issue like that, bt it turned out she had celiac Disease. It's a disease that stops your body from creating the enzymes needed to break down Gluten in Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, and Spelt. My son on the other hand, we are currently debating which formula to go with, My wife has to stop breastfeeding for Post-Partom reasons. We are trying to find one that has no milk in it at all, any suggestions?