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Hi , My Two Week Old Newborn Recently Switched Formula
Question: hi , my two week old newborn recently switched formula from infant Enfamil NeuroPro Sensitive, Powder to Enfamil NeuroPro Infant Formula, Powder ... does this cause problems with the child ? he was constipated and had a different texture poop like little rocks.. if there are any problems how do i help him because he seems very irritated and has been crying alot ..should i switch him back to sensitive ? or not
Brief Answer:
It seems some chemical is causing problems
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Whenever chosing formulas for infants, its better to chose the one that has least chemicals and is most like natural milk. It seems that your baby has problems with omega 3, 6, 9 component of formula. Omega 3, 6, 9 is also called as DHA, ARA. Its usual side effect is digestion problem and irritability.
Better to feed him breast milk or other natural milk like cows milk. Natural milk only has problem with iron deficiency. We can add iron supplement to overcome that.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
It seems some chemical is causing problems
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Whenever chosing formulas for infants, its better to chose the one that has least chemicals and is most like natural milk. It seems that your baby has problems with omega 3, 6, 9 component of formula. Omega 3, 6, 9 is also called as DHA, ARA. Its usual side effect is digestion problem and irritability.
Better to feed him breast milk or other natural milk like cows milk. Natural milk only has problem with iron deficiency. We can add iron supplement to overcome that.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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