Patient's question:
Six months ago, I experienced nausea and vomiting, and it was discovered that I have a milk allergy of level three. I switched to drinking Neocate formula. Recently, I wanted to switch from Nutramigen deep hydrolyzed formula, but after mixing it with one-third for a few days, my baby's stool started off hard but then became watery and mucus-like. Is this a result of the formula transition, or is it because the baby got chilled? Because the baby often shifts positions during naps, sometimes the blanket isn't covered properly. Should I continue trying to transition to the new formula for a few more days or stop and focus on the original Neocate? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
For such situations, both cannot be eliminated. However, since the baby's bowel movement frequency is not very high, the possibility of the former is much greater. It is recommended that you do not follow the book's one-third weaning method completely, as there are discomfort symptoms. You can first use a smaller amount, such as one-quarter, and then observe carefully. If there is still nausea and vomiting, you can temporarily continue feeding with the old formula.