It takes about 2 hours for the stomach to empty, so wait that long between feedings or you may cause cramps from bloating. Babies who feed too frequently during the day become hungry at frequent intervals during the night. If you are breast-feeding, avoid drinking coffee, tea, and colas and avoid taking other stimulants. Suspect a cow's milk allergy if your child also has diarrhea, vomiting, eczema, wheezing, or a strong family history of milk allergy. If any of these factors are present, try a soy formula for 1 week.
Soy formulas are nutritionally complete and no more expensive than regular formula.
If you are breast-feeding, avoid all forms of cow's milk in your diet for 1 week. If the crying dramatically improves when your child is on the soy formula, call us for additional advice about keeping her on the formula. Get rest and help for yourself. Although the crying can be reduced, what's left must be endured and shared. Avoid fatigue and exhaustion.