Partially hydrolysed formula (comfort formula) is not suitable for babies who have cows' milk allergy. Lactose-free formula Hungrier baby formula (hungry milk) is suitable from birth, but ask a midwife or health visitor for advice first. There are some concerns about the fact that soya contains phytoestrogens. These are found naturally in some plants. The cows' milk in formula contains 2 types of proteins – whey and casein. First infant formula is based on whey protein which is thought to be easier to digest than other types of formula.

There's no evidence that switching to a different formula does any good or harm. However, if you think a particular brand of formula disagrees with your baby, talk to a midwife or health visitor. They can help you decide whether to try a different type. Goats' milk formulas are not suitable for infants with cows' milk allergy (also known as cows' milk protein allergy), as the proteins they contain are very similar. Hungrier baby formula (hungry milk) Comfort formula is made from partly broken down (partially hydrolysed) proteins. It's not suitable for babies with cows' milk allergy. Follow-on formula The chemical structure of phytoestrogens is similar to the female hormone oestrogen. Because of this, there are concerns that they could affect a baby's reproductive development, especially in babies who drink only soya-based infant formula. goats' or sheep's milk (but it's fine to use them when cooking for your baby, as long as they are pasteurised)then last night she started feeling ever 2-2 1/2 hours taking about 3 1/2 - 4 oz and at one point took 4 oz threw up and then took another 2 oz drained the bottle and still seemed starving?! there really wasnt 2 oz worth of brought up milk? (sorrt if tmi) and ever since she is just waking constantly for more, its like her belly is full but she is still starving? she is now doing a lot better with the wind through (fingers crossed) but is still hard to settle, will be quiet for a little while then asks for more bottle then quiet again if i didnt force her to go to sleep i think she would quite happily feed all day and just sit for hours having small amounts of milk every couple of mins... It's important to take extra care when making up and storing these products as powdered formula is not sterile and making it up at lower temperatures will not kill any harmful bacteria it may contain.

Babies' low body weight means they take in much higher amounts of phytoestrogens than older children or adults who eat soya products as part of a varied and balanced diet. If your baby is diagnosed as being allergic to cows' milk, a GP will prescribe an appropriate hypoallergenic infant formula with fully hydrolysed (broken down) proteins.

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Although it's often described as suitable for "hungrier babies", there's no evidence that babies settle better or sleep longer when fed this type of formula. Anti-reflux (staydown) formula Research shows that switching to follow-on formula at 6 months has no benefits for your baby. Your baby can continue to have first infant formula as their main drink until they are 1 year old. He was weaned from the first milk onto the hungry baby milk and it took nearly a week to do it. We did 1 bottle of hungry baby then the next 3 bottles were the first milk for the first day and then the next was 2 bottles hungry baby 2 bottles first. Third day 3 bottles hungry baby and 1 bottle first, then fourth day was 4 hungry baby to 1 to first stage until he was taking 6 bottles of hungry baby in 24 hours. after her first hungry baby feed (about 3 oz but still had to pinch bottle off her when not looking hehe) she slept for 6 and a half hours!!!!! till 4 this mornin then had another 3 oz and slept for 4 hours till 8 then had another 3 oz and slept for 3 and a half hours till 11:30 (but door disturbed her!) had another 3 oz and hasnt gone to sleep till just now after another 2 oz!!! Whole cows' milk is a suitable choice as a main drink for your child from age 1. Semi-skimmed cows' milk is a suitable main drink for children over 2 who are eating a balanced diet. Types of milk to avoid

This type of formula contains cows' milk proteins that have already been partly broken down (partially hydrolysed). This is supposed to make it easier to digest and help prevent digestive problems such as colic and constipation. However, there's no evidence for this. Lactose intolerance is rare in babies. Symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, wind and bloating. Lactose-free formula is available in pharmacies and shops, but if you think your baby may be lactose intolerant, it's important to speak to a midwife, health visitor or GP. Hypoallergenic formula wind has been fantsteic but still taking nearly an hour at a time to settle (apart from this time she was too exhausted after not sleeping last time) When your baby is 1 year old, they can start to drink whole cows' milk or sheep's or goats' milk (as long as these milks are pasteurised).Formula milk provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and develop. However, it does not have the same health benefits as breastfeeding for you and your baby. For example, it cannot protect your baby from infections. First infant formula (first milk) Different kinds of goats' milk formula are available in pharmacies and shops. They are produced to the same nutritional standards as cow's milk-based formula. ok my daughter is only 2 weeks old tomorrow!!! my m/w told me that i could try hungry baby at 4 weeks but i dont know how we will make it to 4 weeks without mummy doing a moonlight!!! lmao (jk honest)