Questions for all moms

I have a 5 almost 6 month old baby boy who was on similac sensitive since he was born. He started spitting up more than usual so the pediatrician told us to switch to similac for spit up. So we did that and my son was spitting up alot more and more chuncky.. So then we decided to swtich to similac advance (not sure if that was the best idea). well now he spits up so much. Today alone he probably spit up about 6-8 times.. It doesnt always have to be right after he eats either.. My gut is telling me that he is allergic to it.. I am not sure what to do at this point. I need advice from other mommies. Please help.....

Does he have reflux issue?

if he isn't keeping anything down, i'd take him in right now before he gets dehydrated.

he did when he was a baby.. He was in the nicu when he was born due to a fever from me having one.. They had to keep him longer than expected cause he couldnt keep down the formula. So then they switched him to similac sensitive. A few days later he went home. The dr diagnosted him with reflux.. So we did the whole sit up for an hour after he ate and so on.. He seems to have grown out of it.. But I just dont know what to do now with this whole formula issue.. Also he cannot tollerate the powdered formulas so we have to keep him on the pre mixed ones. Thats an issue as well if have to change to a different brand of food. My dr will prob say hes fine but my gut is saying something else is going on. I am thinking allergies..

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tammy H:</b>" he did when he was a baby.. He was in the nicu when he was born due to a fever from me having one.. They ... [snip!] ... brand of food. My dr will prob say hes fine but my gut is saying something else is going on. I am thinking allergies.."</blockquote>




I'm thinking he's still having reflux issues. If he was allergic he would likely have hives or swell up.

Quoting augies mom ♥:" if he isn't keeping anything down, i'd take him in right now before he gets dehydrated. "

He doesnt spit it all up.. he does get some of it. he doesnt have diarrhea so thats a good thing. My issue is if he has allergies..

Quoting Angel [Mariah's Mommy]:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Tammy H:</b>" he did when he was a baby.. He was in the nicu ... [snip!] ... I'm thinking he's still having reflux issues. If he was allergic he would likely have hives or swell up."

He also does have flaky skin around his eye brows. dont know if that means anything

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tammy H:</b>" He also does have flaky skin around his eye brows. dont know if that means anything"</blockquote>




No

Try other formulas, I don't know how many I went through before we discovered Isomil

Quoting NevviesMom:" Try other formulas, I don't know how many I went through before we discovered Isomil"

is it ok to just switch formulas or is there a certain way.to change foods like with dogs. im a vet tech.lol

We always just switched. If one was causing DD belly pains and vomiting, we would find a different formula. Lol I'm not sure exactly how you switch dog food? Half and half?

Quoting NevviesMom:" We always just switched. If one was causing DD belly pains and vomiting, we would find a different formula. Lol I'm not sure exactly how you switch dog food? Half and half?"

ya.. mix alittle more in each day for about a week until ur completely on the new food.Not sure if it was the same with baby formula. LOL.... Ok good to know though. Thank you.. who makes the formula u use?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tammy H:</b>" ya.. mix alittle more in each day for about a week until ur completely on the new food.Not sure if it ... [snip!] ... food.Not sure if it was the same with baby formula. LOL.... Ok good to know though. Thank you.. who makes the formula u use?"</blockquote>




Hahah!! I never knew to do that with dogs!! Duly noted!

I can't remember who produced the formula.. This was 5+ years ago :/ I just remember it being called Isomil and I believe it came in a pink/red can

ok i just looked it up and it looks like its the soy formula from similac