4 Month Old Gained 10lbs Since Birth - Pediatrician Concerned

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

Please ignore this poster. As someone who exclusively breastfed two children, you are doing a great job, formula is totally fine, and its most important to feed your baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

Enfamil is fine and all U.S. formulas are heavily regulated and safe. Some people don’t make enough or can’t breastfeed for a variety of reasons. There are many small formula fed babies and big breastfed babies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn.

[Anonymous]

Please stop with this worthless doctor. His degree doesn’t necessarily mean he knows anything worthwhile for YOUR child. Do you want recommendations who welcome BOTH parents? Which area?

[Anonymous]

The other thing here is your baby was born 6 ounces, which is on the small size for a tall baby. If baby is actually in the taller percentiles, then he had a great deal of catching up to do in terms of weight. If baby is in the shorter percentiles, so might be closer to your 5 ft 2 instead of husband's 6 ft., then maybe that's a lot of weight gain?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn.

OP here. The expense isn’t an issue. I prefer RTF over powered. A friend gave us some packets she didn’t need and I didn’t like it. I felt like it was messy and the powder never fully dissolved no matter how much we stirred it or shook the bottle. My son eats room temp and it’s much easier to just dump the liquid in a bottle and feed.

[Anonymous]

I’d listen to the nurse and get the 2nd opinion. But it sounds like you are a great mother and hope you get some good advice from the next ped.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please stop with this worthless doctor. His degree doesn’t necessarily mean he knows anything worthwhile for YOUR child. Do you want recommendations who welcome BOTH parents? Which area?

OP here. I’m not comfortable giving out a location but anywhere around Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church area will do. I don’t care if only one parent is allowed in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn.

OP here. The expense isn’t an issue. I prefer RTF over powered. A friend gave us some packets she didn’t need and I didn’t like it. I felt like it was messy and the powder never fully dissolved no matter how much we stirred it or shook the bottle. My son eats room temp and it’s much easier to just dump the liquid in a bottle and feed.

You’re not suppose to give breastmilk cold. Do you not even heat it up? You have to refrigerate formula after use or it will go bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn.

OP here. The expense isn’t an issue. I prefer RTF over powered. A friend gave us some packets she didn’t need and I didn’t like it. I felt like it was messy and the powder never fully dissolved no matter how much we stirred it or shook the bottle. My son eats room temp and it’s much easier to just dump the liquid in a bottle and feed.

You’re not suppose to give breastmilk cold. Do you not even heat it up? You have to refrigerate formula after use or it will go bad.

OP here. I pump while he naps and leave it in a bottle on the counter for when he wakes up. The CDC said breastmilk can be left out for 4 hours. I do put pumped milk at night in the fridge and take it out 1-2 hours before he eats to get to room temp. I will warm it slightly if it’s still cold but he takes it room temp.

I don’t leave it formula. I buy 6oz and 8oz bottles for convenience. Sometimes I buy the 32oz one if there is limited stock and I just heat it up until room temp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn.

OP here. The expense isn’t an issue. I prefer RTF over powered. A friend gave us some packets she didn’t need and I didn’t like it. I felt like it was messy and the powder never fully dissolved no matter how much we stirred it or shook the bottle. My son eats room temp and it’s much easier to just dump the liquid in a bottle and feed.

You’re not suppose to give breastmilk cold. Do you not even heat it up? You have to refrigerate formula after use or it will go bad.

who are you with this random unsolicited advice to OP about formula? My kids drank breastmilk cold from the fridge all the time, and room temp breast milk, and room temp formula, and cold formula. It doesn't matter. You think the nutrition changes? And when did OP say she didn't refrigerate leftover formula? She said she opens the RTF and feeds the baby the RTF at room temperature. Which is FINE.

[Anonymous]

OP you need to ask the doctor what is the possible negative issue here?

For example my sons head was growing too big too fast and I just thought ah big brain big baby it’s fine but they were concerned about fluid build up etc. (son is fine).

Ask directly why does this concern you? Is it just related to weight or a bigger issue? I also fed my son pumped milk and only ready to feed similac for a year and he sometimes ate until he puked out of comfort again just get to the bottom
Of the issue and in meantime feed your son when hungry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP you need to ask the doctor what is the possible negative issue here?

For example my sons head was growing too big too fast and I just thought ah big brain big baby it’s fine but they were concerned about fluid build up etc. (son is fine).

Ask directly why does this concern you? Is it just related to weight or a bigger issue? I also fed my son pumped milk and only ready to feed similac for a year and he sometimes ate until he puked out of comfort again just get to the bottom
Of the issue and in meantime feed your son when hungry.

She already said it’s because of the charts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse?

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it.

That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps.

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn.

OP here. The expense isn’t an issue. I prefer RTF over powered. A friend gave us some packets she didn’t need and I didn’t like it. I felt like it was messy and the powder never fully dissolved no matter how much we stirred it or shook the bottle. My son eats room temp and it’s much easier to just dump the liquid in a bottle and feed.

You have to boil the water and let the powder sit. You’re wasting your money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP you need to ask the doctor what is the possible negative issue here?

For example my sons head was growing too big too fast and I just thought ah big brain big baby it’s fine but they were concerned about fluid build up etc. (son is fine).

Ask directly why does this concern you? Is it just related to weight or a bigger issue? I also fed my son pumped milk and only ready to feed similac for a year and he sometimes ate until he puked out of comfort again just get to the bottom
Of the issue and in meantime feed your son when hungry.

OP here. My baby never spits up and he will stop when he is full.