Friday, March 20, 2009

Introducing formula

Today Noah had his first try with formula. We thought we'd slowly ease him into it, so Grant mixed in 1 ounce of formula with the breast milk I pumped for him over the course of an entire day. 

So far, not going so well. Noah ate it and didn't seem to have a problem with the taste. However, it appears that he has a bit of a rash on his face and chest, which I'm guessing is an allergic reaction, probably to the cow's milk? Also he's been pretty fussy all day, according to Grant. And he's having trouble going to sleep. Again, fussy. I'm wondering if he has a tummy ache. 

Now we have a giant can of powdered formula that I'm afraid to keep using. I wonder if there is anyone we can give it to so it doesn't go to waste. We're going to have to try and get smaller sizes next time. 

I was really hoping that Noah wouldn't be a kid with allergic reactions to cow's milk. Darn. Formula is officially on hold again.

2 comments:

  1. are you trying formula to supplement the breast milk (which i was going to write bm, but that's too much like poopy)?
    i don't have any experience with formula, but i wish you the best with finding the right kind!
    poor rashy noah.

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  2. Some stores will allow you to take the formula back, even if it's been open...at least Costco does. I haven't needed to, but I know other parents who have.

    Hope the whole allergy thing turns out to be a fluke, simply because it can make like more difficult, having to be that diligent about food.

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