Poos that look like rabbit pellets!

[1308emma]

Hello ladies,

was seeking some much needed advice! My LO is currently 51/2 weeks old and has been on SMA Extra Hungry for almost 2 weeks now. Everything has been going great and we've managed to stretch to almost 4 hours between each feed

.... However, over the past few days his poos are becoming more solid and sometimes look like small rabbit droppings. He seems uncomfortable and is crying a lot more (he's normally a very contented baby)

Do you think i should swap formulas? Should i revert back to SMA Gold 1 or try Aptimal or Cow and Gate Extra Hungry?

Has anyone else had similar experiences?

I am trying to give him cooled boiled water to help things along but he doesn't like it much - i think he feels cheated that its not milk

Thanks,

Emma

 

[zzypeg]

hi hun, not used any SMA brands myself but have heard they are known for causing poo problems. It sounds like your LO is a bit constipated (the pellet poos). maybe you should try another brand. good luck xxx
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[Carrie76]

I've heard so many stories about SMA causing wind and constipation. If it were me I'd maybe switch to Aptamil or Cow and Gate and see how you get on

 

[cherryglitter]

I too have heard about SMA causing constipation. Might be worth switching to a comfort milk hun, just to get the constipation sorted.

 

[1308emma]

Thanks for your advice! What formula would you reccommend? Should i switch to a 'comfort' formula or just switch to aptimal or cow and gate extra hungry? HELP!!

Feel terrible as Noah is so uncomfortable and his little bum is red! Poor little man

Thanks, Emma

 

[penguin77]

All hungry baby milks are made up pretty much the same ...casein based instead of whey. Its makes them feel fuller so slower to digest. Ive tried all sorts of milks and SMA has suited both of mine better than the rest.
Ive used hungry baby SMA with my 1st and had the same pellet like poos...but only sometimes. I would persevere with the water. But its up to you.
The other option is to go back to sma gold and feed more often...
Xx

 

[bathbabe]

If I was you I would swap to cow and gate or aptimal hungry baby. SMA is know for constipation. Also try mixing 2 0z of water with 5ml of orange juice/prune juice (any fresh juice) xxx