Change from S26 Gold #2

Sumi - music to my ears. Yes he does happen to eat very well. I'm going to start him on Novalac immediately and see what happens. I'll let you know! Thanks so much!

ScarlettsMommy they need more iron from 6 months and the formula composition changes accordingly. # 1 is from 0 - 6 months.

Which Novalac did you use? I moved my lo from NAN HA 2 to S 26 Gold two a few weeks ago. SHe was breast fed for 61/2 months then on NAN HA and then she refused to drink it so I changed as she was having yoghurt, cheese, proteein etc and I thought allergies are not a problem. She seems to like the s 26 gold better but now she eats a lot less than before although I must admit she had terrible gastro last week and I am not sure if it is now the Milk making her eat less or the Gastro. I can say she is definitely not constipated... Very loose stools (bubt again maybe still from GAstro) before Gastro she had normal stools and was eating well and drinking s 26 gold? Who knows? These things are so difficult I am just concerned s 26 gold making her eat less?

Hi... Iv been thru t exact same problem with my lg... She's now 13 months. She was perfect on s26 gold 1... And we had no problems at all.. From the time we started s26 gold 2 the on and off constipation started... The paed advised me to change milks but I said I will try eliminating a few things in her diet first. It helped for a while but it started again n my poor baby was sooo bloaty and constipated. So peadritrician said to start her on novalac and she's doing grrrrr8 wit t bowel movements. Very regular. Best move ever. S26 gold2 gets toooooo rich for them with food,ESP if they eat well. Hope this helps. Feel your pain,we also struggled for quite a while,

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Why not just put your lo back on the No 1?

He's been suffering from constipation since he changed to #2. I've ruled out everything else I can think of that can be causing it - and it's a long list. He did very well on #1.

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Is there any specific reason for changing to another?

Hope this explains why cows milk isn't a good idea

Whole Cow Milk does not contain enough nutrients, vitamins or minerals to adequately and properly sustain an infant's growth. Babies should receive breast milk and/or formula as their main source of "drink" until they are 12 months of age.



“Infants fed whole cow's milk receive inadequate amounts of Vitamin E, iron, essential fatty acids, and excessive amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium. These levels may be too high for the infant's system to handle."



Indeed, prior to the age of 1 year old, consumption of a lot of dairy products may put baby at risk for iron deficient anemia. Milk impedes the proper absorption of iron and iron is one thing that an infant can not afford to have cut down or cut out of the diet. Additionally, whole cow's milk protein and fat are more difficult for an infant to digest and absorb.



"The most dramatic effects are on iron levels in the body.Recent studies show infants often have depleted levels when started on cow's milk at six months of age." MerckSource Dairy Facts - Infants

Has anybody changed formula from S26 Gold #2 to another brand that has been accepted by baby and that does not cause constipation? My LB has already rejected Similac and before buying yet another type I would be interested to hear other experiences.

Also when can one start cows milk? I've heard 1 year. Why is that?