It takes more than 2 hours for the stomach to empty, so wait at least that long between feedings or you may cause cramps from bloating. If you are breast-feeding, avoid taking or drinking coffee, tea, colas, and other stimulants. If your child also has diarrhea, vomiting, eczema, wheezing, or a family history of milk allergy, he may be allergic to cow's milk in your diet. If you are breast-feeding, avoid drinking or eating any forms of cow's milk for 1 week to see if your baby's condition improves. If you are feeding your baby formula, and he also has symptoms of allergy, try a soy formula for 1 week.
Soy formulas are nutritionally complete and no more expensive than regular formula.
If your baby's condition dramatically improves when he is on the soy formula, call your baby's physician for additional advice about keeping him on the formula. Also, if you think your child is allergic, but soy formula doesn't seem to help him feel better, call your baby's physician about the elemental formulas. Get rest and help for yourself. Avoid fatigue and exhaustion. Get at least one nap a day, in case the night goes badly.