Do I Need to Change My Baby’s Formula?

If your feel like your little one is having an issue with their current formula it is always best to check with your baby’s pediatrician before making the switch. Common signs that your baby may need to switch formulas include: blood in the stools, vomiting, eczema and persistent fussiness during or after feedings. Poor weight gain may also prompt your pediatrician to suggest a formula change.

Many infants have gassiness and immature digestion in the first 13 weeks of life. Most of these babies do not have a true allergy or intolerance to their formula. Most babies will have some amount of gas and variation in their stools. In most cases, the gassiness will decrease with age, appropriate burping and positioning the bottle to limit the amount of swallowed air.

If your pediatrician recommends changing your little one’s formula, some parents will find that switching to a partially hydrolyzed formula, such as Earth’s Best Organic® Gentle Formula, will decrease their babies’ gassiness. Partially hydrolyzed formulas will provide appropriate nutrition for your little one and may help them to feel more comfortable. Unlike when switching from breast milk to formula which is a transition that takes place over several days, if your doctor recommends a formula change it is an immediate “cold turkey” switch.