Every baby is one-of-a-kind. If you suspect your little one is having trouble tolerating their formula, consult your pediatrician for proper evaluation and guidance.
Parenthood is a beautiful yet challenging journey. Acknowledging your struggles and leaning on others for support is completely OK. Parenthood is a shared experience, and seeking support is a sign of strength and love for your baby. Here are a few ways:
Seek support
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There are a lot of infant formula options out there: Cow's milk-based, soy-based, and specialized formulas for sensitivities or medical conditions. Traditionally, cow's milk-based formulas have been a go-to for infant nutrition. Now, soy-based formulas can also provide complete nutrition and are suitable for lactose-intolerant or cow's milk-allergic babies. The right choice depends on your little one’s needs – it might take some trial and error to find what suits them.
Choose the right formula
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Start by ruling out other causes of baby’s tummy discomfort:
Build a plan
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Look to your baby for hints about what's going on so you can figure out a plan for relief. Inconsolable crying, heightened fussiness, excess gas, colic, uncomfortable poops, or frequent spit-ups are common signs that your baby is having trouble tolerating their formula.
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Feeding your baby is a cherished part of parenthood, but it can also be quite an adventure. If your little one is having trouble tolerating their formula, try these tips for happier, more enjoyable feedings.
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Your baby may be eating too much or not enough, which can cause discomfort. Find out how much formula your baby needs.
Good Start SoothePro baby formula is specially formulated for common feeding issues, including colic, crying, gas, mild spit-ups, uncomfortable poops, and fussiness. It’s clinically shown to reduce fussiness with the first bottle and features Comfort Proteins®, small proteins that are easy for tiny tummies to digest.
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Always consult with your pediatrician to discuss your concerns and find a solution
Ask experienced parents about how they’ve handled feeding issues
Connect with an infant feeding specialist to help guide you
Join a parent support group to connect with others going through similar experiences
The Good Start formulas are easy to digest, made with non-GMO ingredients, and have no artificial growth hormones.*
Good Start SoothePro is the only formula with a probiotic strain called L. reuteri. The probiotic, L. reuteri, has been clinically shown to reduce crying time by 50 percent in colicky infants.
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Good Start GentlePro contains B. lactis, a probiotic strain that promotes good bacteria in your baby's digestive tract.
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Good Start Gentle Soy is a plant-based option and provides all the nutrients your baby needs without lactose.
*No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST treated cows and non-rBST treated cows
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Try a new feeding position to minimize excess air swallowing
Take regular burping breaks
Look at hunger cues to adjust feeding time, frequency, and amount eaten
Try a new bottle
Check that you’re bringing formula to the right temperature
If you still suspect they’re having trouble tolerating their formula, reach out to your pediatrician for guidance on transitioning to a different one.
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