OHbaby! Forums : Formula help please https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:30:24 +0000 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:41:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36946 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Formula help please : Plunket advise not to use the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1214509&title=formula-help-please#1214509 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 36946
Posted: 06 December 2010 at 2:41pm

Plunket advise not to use the gold (well they do here anyway).]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:41:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1214509&title=formula-help-please#1214509 <![CDATA[Formula help please : the Gold formulas all have omega...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1213400&title=formula-help-please#1213400 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 36946
Posted: 03 December 2010 at 9:19pm

the Gold formulas all have omega 3 and/or fish oil added, I stayed away from them as I couldn't see the point in her having that in her diet.. seemed more or a marketing ploy than anything else]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:19:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1213400&title=formula-help-please#1213400 <![CDATA[Formula help please : We tried a whey based one today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1213365&title=formula-help-please#1213365 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 36946
Posted: 03 December 2010 at 8:47pm

We tried a whey based one today (Nurture) and he was spilling a little but not vomiting like he was on the casein based formula. Thanks for the help!!]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:47:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1213365&title=formula-help-please#1213365 <![CDATA[Formula help please : We are on the lactose free by...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1213362&title=formula-help-please#1213362 Author: girly_girl
Subject: 36946
Posted: 03 December 2010 at 8:35pm

We are on the lactose free by S26 as well, soooo much cheaper than goat! Definitely works for my wee guy - he finds the standard whey formulas very hard to digest. ]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:35:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1213362&title=formula-help-please#1213362 <![CDATA[Formula help please : Although I have been told the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212680&title=formula-help-please#1212680 Author: High9
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 9:58pm

Although I have been told the 'Gold' tins aren't as good as the standard ones, like harsher on their tums or something, but I can't remember exactly what I was told sorry! ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:58:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212680&title=formula-help-please#1212680 <![CDATA[Formula help please : I had terrible problems with gas...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212673&title=formula-help-please#1212673 Author: Snubbs
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 9:45pm

I had terrible problems with gas + constipation + baby spitting up when I gave my baby (9.5wks old now) s-26 gold, Karicare goat's milk formula (super expensive!!!!) also tried karicare soy which he refused to take (smells terrible too!) and finally discovered a lactose free formula (S-26 LF) which apparently is easier on the baby's stomach. Worth a try, it isn't that expensive about $27 a can from countdown.]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:45:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212673&title=formula-help-please#1212673 <![CDATA[Formula help please : AzzaNZ wrote:Does anyone know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212671&title=formula-help-please#1212671 Author: kakapo
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 9:44pm

Originally posted by AzzaNZ AzzaNZ wrote:

Does anyone know if unopened tins of formula can be returned to the supermarket?

Yep, just take your receipt with you - I did this the other day (although I swapped for a tin of a different brand) .

You may like to start by trying a whey-based formula like Karicare from birth?  SMA is casien-based (I think - check the ingredients on the tin?) and this may be what is upsetting your baby?  Or it could be a reaction to dairy/lactose, in which case you could try the more expensive goat or soy formulas?

Definitely worth switching brands - wish I'd done so earlier with DD, as we recently switched from whey-based to casien-based and she finally started wanting to drink a whole bottle after months of fighting.

Oh and also, just remember that the recommended amounts on the tin are only a guide - some babies need much less than they say.  Eg DD only ever took 700-750ml per day between ages 5 weeks and 7 months and is a large, chubby baby .

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:44:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212671&title=formula-help-please#1212671 <![CDATA[Formula help please : My mum swore by Nuture, MIL swears...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212608&title=formula-help-please#1212608 Author: High9
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 8:45pm

My mum swore by Nuture, MIL swears by Karikare Gold. DD has had both and no problems, though it's only been 1 bottle here, another bottle there and since 6 months. ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:45:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212608&title=formula-help-please#1212608 <![CDATA[Formula help please : I know SMA made a few of my friends...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212589&title=formula-help-please#1212589 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 8:30pm

I know SMA made a few of my friends babies quite unwell, so I stayed away from that one.

We used S26 and had no issues with it at all ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212589&title=formula-help-please#1212589 <![CDATA[Formula help please : We had constipation with Karicare...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212494&title=formula-help-please#1212494 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 6:34pm

We had constipation with Karicare have changed to Nuture and DD is much better, no vomiting and regular poos.
I got the sachets to try first to see how she went with it.]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:34:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212494&title=formula-help-please#1212494 <![CDATA[Formula help please : thanks! will head to the supermarket...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212457&title=formula-help-please#1212457 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 5:40pm

thanks! will head to the supermarket for some sachets in the morning.

Does anyone know if unopened tins of formula can be returned to the supermarket?]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:40:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212457&title=formula-help-please#1212457 <![CDATA[Formula help please : I would buy the sachets from the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212454&title=formula-help-please#1212454 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 5:38pm

I would buy the sachets from the supermarket and try and see what one works.

We bought Karicare Gold to start which caused constipation in DS, we switched to the normal Karicare and had no problems since but we did try a few sachets first as it's not cheap to buy whole tins if they aren't going to work.

I hope you find one that works, all the best!]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:38:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212454&title=formula-help-please#1212454 <![CDATA[Formula help please : We used Karicare Gold and never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212453&title=formula-help-please#1212453 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 5:37pm

We used Karicare Gold and never had a lot of problems with spilling. We did get a little bit of constipation, but I think thats prob just our boy more than the formula!

 

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:37:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212453&title=formula-help-please#1212453 <![CDATA[Formula help please : Unfortunately i think it is a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212436&title=formula-help-please#1212436 Author: KH25
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 5:11pm

Unfortunately i think it is a case of trial and error as what suits one baby won't necessarily suit another. Zac was on S26 in hospital (which I didn't like as it stinks, especially when they spill ). We have been using Karicare since coming home and it seems to be ok - he is still spilling a little but nowhere near as much as on the S26. You can buy sachets of different types at the supermarket but I think it may take a few days of using each one to see if it agrees with your baby. GL!]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:11:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212436&title=formula-help-please#1212436 <![CDATA[Formula help please : I don&#039;t even know SMA lol... We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212435&title=formula-help-please#1212435 Author: kebakat
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 5:08pm

I don't even know SMA lol...

We use S26 and have no issues at all.. no wind, constipation or spilling]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:08:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212435&title=formula-help-please#1212435 <![CDATA[Formula help please : My little one has been vomiting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212385&title=formula-help-please#1212385 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 36946
Posted: 02 December 2010 at 4:03pm

My little one has been vomiting quite a lot when he has a formula bottle and he vomits for quite a while after having it. I'm assuming his tummy isn't handling the particular formula very well and would like to try another but I don't know which to try. Any advice?

He's been on SMA and has had between 1 and 3 bottles a day for the last 2 weeks (he's breastfed the rest of the time).]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:03:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36946&PID=1212385&title=formula-help-please#1212385