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Experienced mommies! Please help me figure out what I need to do about my choking baby.?
I recently switched my newborn to similac sensitive because she was gassy on her other formula and today she started coughing and it's almost like she chokes .. I called the local hospital and the nurse said that everything is ok if my baby doesn't have a fever.. Stop breathing.. Or doesn't seem to be in pain or bothered.. My baby isn't showing ANY signs of discomfort. She falls back asleep as soon as the "attack" is over. I'm out of town for a funeral and can't get back to her pediatrician until next week.. I think she has reflux because she spits up a lot which makes her choke.. Should I still lay her on her back to sleep? Or on her side so that it'll run out of her mouth? .. Has anybody ever had trouble with similac sensitive ? If so what formula did you switch to? How do I calm down tonight and get some rest instead of worrying and standing over her all night? If it happens again I am going to take her to the hospital.. Im a new mother and so worried about losing my child ..
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- Anonymous5 years agoFavorite Answer
If she seems like she is choking, it may be that she is having trouble eating and breathing at the same time. Make sure the flow of the nipple is not too fast for baby. she may also be swallowing air which is making her gassy. Make sure to burp her well. Try burping her between ounces to help release her gas. When you play with her, do leg exercises like pretend baby bicycle legs or pretend baby crunches to help her pass gas if the gas is a worry for you. If she's keeping her formula down and otherwise peeing and pooping well, then there's no need to change formula. Wait until you consult with your baby's pediatrician before you make any changes.
I know my friend chose Enfamil Gentlease over Similac Sensitive, but that was because she got coupon checks in the mail from Enfamil. It might've been personal preference, but i think her doctor recommended either of the two. Anyway, call and check with your baby's pediatrician first before making changes.
- PippinLv 75 years ago
Stop obsessing, and stop constantly switching formulas.
Babies are often fussy. Babies are often gassy. Babies often spit up. None of these mean that her formula is upsetting her or you need to switch. Constantly switching formulas, in fact, can cause the very problems you are worried about.
If you are concerned about reflux, ask the doctor about it at her next check-up. But reflux doesn't require a formula change.
- Anonymous5 years ago
If she was just gassy on the other formula, and not fussy, you should stick with that.
