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 hard at the beginning and then became watery, resembling mucus-like discharge. Is this due to the transition from formula or because the baby has a cold in the stomach? Because recently, when the baby takes naps, the blanket is sometimes not covered properly. Should I continue switching the formula for a few more days to see if it improves, or should I stop and focus on the original Neocate? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
For such cases, both options cannot be eliminated. However, since the baby's bowel movement frequency is not very high, the likelihood of the former is much greater. It is recommended that you do not strictly follow the one-third weaning method in the book, as there are discomfort symptoms. In this case, you can first use a smaller amount, such as one-quarter, and then carefully observe for a few more days. If nausea and vomiting still occur, temporarily switch back to the old formula.