Patient's question:
I have a few questions about my child's mixed feeding. They have been drinking formula milk all along, but have been experiencing diarrhea. Yesterday, the doctor at the hospital suggested switching to lactose-free formula. However, HiPP does not have lactose-free formula. Can I directly switch to another brand of lactose-free formula, or should I choose a lactose-free formula from a different brand? How should I make the switch? Thank you all.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you first mix 20% of the new formula with the existing formula and feed it to the child for three days, carefully observing any abnormal reactions. If everything is normal after three days, increase the proportion of the new formula to 40% and feed it to the child for three days, carefully observing any abnormal reactions. If the child recovers, you can increase the proportion of the new formula to 80% and feed it for four to five days, carefully observing any abnormal reactions. If everything is normal, you can switch to the new formula with 100% confidence.